Polyoxyethylene Nonylphenol (NP-9)
Polyoxyethylene Nonylphenol (NP-9) is a nonionic surfactant widely used in various industries for its effective emulsifying, dispersing, and wetting properties. It belongs to the class of chemicals known as nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), which are produced by reacting nonylphenol with ethylene oxide. NP-9 is a man-made substance created for industrial and domestic chemical or detergent preparations. This waxy or oily solid may be colorless or carry a slight amber/orange tint. Color may darken over time and this is normal and will not affect performance.
Synonyms
Nonylphenol Ethoxylate (NPE), Nonylphenol Polyethylene Glycol Ether, Ethoxylated Nonylphenol, NPE-9, Nonoxynol-9, Polyethylene Glycol Nonylphenyl Ether, Nonylphenoxypoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol, PEG-9 Nonylphenyl Ether
Formula
C₃₃H₆₀O₁₀
CAS No
9016-45-9
HS Code
34021300
Industries Served
- Textile Industry
- Agriculture Industry
- Paints and Coatings
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Paper and Pulp
- Industry
- Construction
- Personal Care and
- Cosmetics
- Household Cleaning Products
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Mining Industry
Applications
- Used as a surfactant in industrial and household cleaning products due to its excellent emulsifying and wetting properties.
- Acts as a wetting agent, detergent, and emulsifier in textile processing and dyeing.
- Serves as an emulsifier and dispersant in pesticide and herbicide formulations.
- Functions as a dispersant and stabilizer in water-based paints and coatings.
- Used as a degreasing and wetting agent in leather processing.
- Applied in emulsification of oils, waxes, and solvents for various industrial processes.
