Styrenated Phenol Ethoxylate (SPE 20) is a nonionic surfactant synthesized by the ethoxylation of styrenated phenol with approximately 20 moles of ethylene oxide.
Excellent emulsifying power for oils, resins, and waxes
Strong dispersing capability for pigments and solids
Effective wetting and detergency
High stability under acidic, alkaline, and high-temperature conditions
Industrial and institutional cleaners
Agrochemical formulations
Emulsifier for EC, EW, and SC pesticide systems
Textile and leather processing
Scouring, dyeing, and dispersing aids
Paints, coatings, and inks
Pigment and resin dispersants
Oilfield chemicals
Demulsifiers and wetting agents
Metalworking fluids
Emulsification and lubrication support
Styrenated phenol ethoxylates face increasing scrutiny due to:
Poor biodegradability
Potential formation of toxic phenolic degradation products
Aquatic toxicity concerns
Consequently, SPEs are:
Restricted or discouraged in certain regions and applications
Often substituted with more sustainable alternatives, such as:
Alcohol ethoxylates
Alkyl polyglucosides (APGs)
Sugar-based surfactants or EO/PO block surfactants




Price:
Price 211.0 INR / Kilograms
Minimum Order Quantity : 50
Type : Other
Appearance : Clear, colorless liquid
Usage : Typically used at 110% in finished formulations
Product Name : C911 Neodol Alcohol Ethoxylate
Price 145 INR / Kilograms
Minimum Order Quantity : 50 Kilograms
Type : Nonionic Surfactant
Appearance : Clear to Light Yellow Liquid
Usage : Detergent, Textile, Leather
Product Name : Nonylphenol Ethoxylate 9.5 Mole
Price 245 INR / Kilograms
Minimum Order Quantity : 50 Kilograms
Type : Other, Non Ionic Surfactant
Appearance : Yellow Liquid
Usage : Emulsifier, Wetting Agent
Product Name : Oleyl Amine Ethoxylates (2 EO)
Price 190 INR / Kilograms
Minimum Order Quantity : 50 Kilograms
Type : Non Ionic Surfactant
Appearance : White to offwhite flakes
Usage : Surface active agent, emulsifier
Product Name : Cetostearyl Alcohol Ethoxylate 20 mole (CSAE 20 or Ceteareth20)