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C12-14 Alcohol Ethoxylate AEO-9

AEO-9 is a C12-14 fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether nonionic surfactant with nine ethylene oxide units (HLB 13-14). It appears as a colorless-to-pale-yellow liquid or paste (Pt-Co <=30, 1% pH 5.0-7.0, cloud point 70-95 degC) and performs as an emulsifier, wetting agent and dispersant with strong detergency and hard-water resistance. It is widely used across cosmetic, detergent, textile, food-processing and pharmaceutical formulations.

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Product overview

AEO-9 is a C12-14 fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether nonionic surfactant with nine ethylene oxide units (HLB 13-14). It appears as a colorless-to-pale-yellow liquid or paste (Pt-Co <=30, 1% pH 5.0-7.0, cloud point 70-95 degC) and performs as an emulsifier, wetting agent and dispersant with strong detergency and hard-water resistance. It is widely used across cosmetic, detergent, textile, food-processing and pharmaceutical formulations.

Applications

  • Shampoo, body wash and liquid detergent primary surfactant
  • Textile scouring, dyeing auxiliaries and wetting
  • Industrial and metal cleaning formulations
  • Emulsification of cosmetic creams and lotions
  • Food- and pharma-grade processing aids (per applicable grade)
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Product features

  • AEO-9 is a C12-14 fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether nonionic surfactant with nine ethylene oxide units (HLB 13-14).
  • Suitable for Shampoo, body wash and liquid detergent primary surfactant.
  • Suitable for Textile scouring, dyeing auxiliaries and wetting.
  • Suitable for Industrial and metal cleaning formulations.
  • Cloud point: 70-95°C (1% aqueous).
  • Specification data is drawn from documented client source records and cross-checked prior to publication.

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Nantong Jienuo Chemical manufacturing facility, Hai'an, Jiangsu, China
Nantong Jienuo Chemical manufacturing facility, Hai'an, Jiangsu, China

Specifications & identifiers

Verified specification parameters for C12-14 Alcohol Ethoxylate AEO-9 are listed below. Our technical team can provide the latest data sheet and COA on request.

CAS Number: 68439-50-9

Appearance (25°C)
colorless to pale yellow liquid or paste
Color (Pt-Co)
≤30
Cloud point (1% aqueous)
70-95°C
pH (1% aqueous)
5.0-7.0
HLB value
13-14
Chemical name
Polyethylene Glycol (9) C12-14 Lauryl Ether.
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Frequently asked questions

What HLB and cloud-point range does AEO-9 give me, and how do I pick it for an O/W system?

AEO-9 carries an HLB of 13-14 and a 1% cloud point of 70-95°C. That HLB puts it firmly in oil-in-water emulsifier and detergent territory, and the high cloud point means it stays dissolved in hot process water but starts to cloud as the bath cools. That matters if your line runs a cool-down or cold-fill step. Match it against the rest of your surfactant system rather than swapping it in blind, and we can send a sample to confirm in your base.

Will AEO-9 hold up in hard water and heavy-duty cleaning?

It is specified as a colorless-to-pale-yellow liquid or paste at 25°C with Color (Pt-Co) ≤30 and 1% pH 5.0-7.0, and the published profile lists strong detergency plus hard-water resistance. Those are the two properties that matter most for industrial and metal-cleaning builds. We do not publish a hard-water ppm tolerance, so validate the exact concentration in your wash liquor before scale-up.

Can AEO-9 be used as a food- or pharma-grade processing aid?

It is listed for food- and pharma-grade processing-aid use per the applicable grade, but no food- or pharmaceutical-grade certificate is part of the published specification. For regulated use, request the applicable grade certificate so your quality team can confirm suitability before you commit it to a formula.

Where does the AEO-9 specification come from, and can I screen it?

Identity (CAS 68439-50-9) and the spec block are double-checked against two consistent client records: the original product page, which carries HLB, cloud point and pH, and the client manual's AEO3-AEO40 series. We recommend requesting a lot-specific COA for incoming quality control.

How do I handle AEO-9 in the plant, liquid or paste?

At 25°C it is a colorless-to-pale-yellow liquid or paste, so the exact form depends on your storage temperature. Pumping and any heating step are not specified in the published data, so confirm equipment compatibility with your in-house temperature range and ask for the TDS if you need pour or viscosity points.

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Nantong Jienuo Chemical Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of industrial surfactants, polyether polyols and textile auxiliaries, supplying international B2B buyers with verified products and responsive technical support.

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