Octylphenol ethoxylate

Description

1. Product Overview
Octylphenol ethoxylate (OPE) is a high-performance, non-ionic surfactant engineered for demanding industrial emulsification, wetting, and dispersion applications. Primarily utilized in agrochemical formulation, textile processing, and industrial cleaning, OPE delivers exceptional stability across wide pH and temperature ranges. Its strategic value lies in replacing less efficient ethoxylates in critical supply chains, offering superior detergency and emulsion stability that directly translate into reduced formulation costs and enhanced end-product performance.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Octylphenol ethoxylate (average 9–10 EO moles; specific EO distribution available upon request)

• Purity level: ≥99.5% active matter (industrial grade)

• Physical characteristics: Clear to pale yellow liquid at 25°C; mild characteristic odor; viscosity 300–500 cP @ 25°C; density approx. 1.06 g/cm³; HLB value 13.5–14.5

• Packaging options: 200 kg net HDPE drums, 1,000 kg IBC totes, bulk isotanks (20 MT)

• Shelf life: 24 months in original unopened containers, stored between 5–35°C, protected from extreme humidity

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Agrochemicals: Emulsifier for herbicide and pesticide concentrates (e.g., 2,4-D, glyphosate formulations) — outperforms nonylphenol ethoxylates in low-temperature stability.

• Textile processing: Wetting agent and scouring auxiliary for raw fiber pretreatment — reduces processing time by 15–20% compared to linear alcohol ethoxylates.

• Industrial & institutional cleaning: High-performance degreaser for heavy machinery, metal parts, and concrete — superior oil solubilization with lower use concentration (0.5–2% vs. 3–5% for alternatives).

• Paints & coatings: Pigment dispersant and latex stabilizer — prevents agglomeration and extends batch shelf life by up to 6 months.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2025 certified production with batch-to-batch GC-MS verification; residual nonylphenol <10 ppm.

• Supply reliability: Dual-sourced ethylene oxide and octylphenol feedstocks; 3 dedicated manufacturing lines ensuring 99.5% on-time delivery rate.

• Logistics capability: Global warehousing in Rotterdam, Houston, and Shanghai — regional dispatch within 48 hours.

• Price competitiveness: Long-term ethylene oxide contracts allow pricing 8–12% below market average for equivalent active matter.

• Sustainability: Biodegradation >60% over 28 days (OECD 301B); REACH and TSCA compliant; full Safety Data Sheet and COA available via digital portal.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 MT (bulk isotank) or 8 MT (palletized drums)

• BULK 20MT loading capacity: 20 MT net per 24,000 L isotank (standard flexibag or stainless steel ISO container)

• MT per container: 20 MT per 20-ft ISO tank container; 16 MT per 20-ft general purpose container (80 drums on 20 pallets)