Styrenated Phenol Ethoxylate 20 mole

Chemical Information

- CAS Number: 9084-06-4 (general)

- HS Code: 34021190 (non-ionic surfactants)

- Molecular Formula: C6H5CH=CHC6H4O(OCH2CH2)nOH (n=5-30)

- Molecular Weight: approx. 440-880 g/mol

• Highly effective at emulsifying oils, resins, and waxes

• Strong dispersing capability for pigments and solid particles

• Excellent wetting and cleaning performance

• Stable under acidic, alkaline, and high-temperature conditions

• Industrial and institutional cleaners for heavy-duty cleaning

• Agrochemical formulations as an emulsifier for EC, EW, and SC pesticide systems

• Textile and leather processing, including scouring, dyeing, and dispersing aids

• Paints, coatings, and inks as a pigment and resin dispersant

• Oilfield and metalworking fluids, supporting emulsification, lubrication, and wetting

• Limited biodegradability

• Potential formation of toxic phenolic byproducts

• Aquatic toxicity concerns

• Their use is restricted or discouraged in some regions and applications

• Many industries are switching to more environmentally friendly alternatives, such as:

  • Alcohol ethoxylates

  • Alkyl polyglucosides (APGs)

  • Sugar-based or EO/PO block surfactants