Results for tag: "Ethoxylates"

Ethoxylates are a type of surfactant, which are compounds that reduce the surface tension of liquids. They are used in a variety of industries, including personal care, home care, industrial and institutional cleaning, and agricultural applications. Ethoxylates are produced by reacting an alcohol with ethylene oxide, and are available in a range of molecular weights and hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) values. They are used as emulsifiers, wetting agents, dispersants, and solubilizers, and are known for their excellent detergency, foaming, and solubilizing properties. Ethoxylates are a key component of many consumer products, such as detergents, shampoos, and cosmetics. They are also used in industrial applications, such as metalworking, oilfield, and textile processing. Companies in the ethoxylates market include BASF, Dow Chemical, Evonik Industries, Huntsman Corporation, and Stepan Company. Show Less Read more