Isooctanol Polyoxyethylene Ether EH-06 is a professional-grade emulsifier with excellent surface activity and stable emulsifying performance. It effectively disperses oil-water systems to prevent phase separation, ensures formulation stability, and features low foam, mildness, and wide compatibility with surfactants, solvents, and additives.
Suitable for industrial cleaning (degreasers, detergents), cosmetics (lotions, shampoos), paints/coatings (pigment dispersion), and textile auxiliaries (dyeing/finishing), it meets international standards with high purity. It supports bulk supply and fast delivery, serving as a reliable choice for diverse formulation needs.
Product Advantage
Superior Emulsifying Efficiency Backed by Data
With a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value of 10.5-11.5, this emulsifier achieves over 98% emulsification stability in oil-water systems (tested in 5% concentration at 25℃). It prevents phase separation for up to 12 months in finished formulations, far exceeding industry average stability periods, ensuring long-term usability of end products.
Low-Foam & Mild Properties for Diverse Scenarios
Its foam height is less than 15mm (measured by Ross-Miles method at 40℃), making it ideal for low-foam industrial cleaning (e.g., metal degreasing) where excessive foam disrupts operations. Meanwhile, it has a skin irritation index of 0.8 (on a 0-5 scale), meeting EU cosmetic safety standards, enabling safe use in sensitive skincare products like baby lotions.
High Purity & Strict Quality Control
Produced via advanced molecular distillation technology, its purity reaches 99.2%, with impurity content (e.g., free isooctanol) below 0.5%—significantly lower than the 1.0% industry limit. Each batch undergoes SGS testing, with 100% compliance rate in key indicators (moisture, pH, viscosity) over the past 3 years, guaranteeing consistent performance for customers.
Wide Compatibility & Flexible Application
It seamlessly blends with anionic (e.g., sodium lauryl sulfate), cationic (e.g., cetyltrimethylammonium chloride), and non-ionic surfactants, with no incompatibility issues reported in 200+ formulation tests. This flexibility allows it to be used in paints (pigment dispersion), textiles (dyeing auxiliaries), and cosmetics, reducing customers’ need for multiple emulsifiers.
Bulk Supply Capacity & Timely Delivery
With a annual production capacity of 5,000 tons, we can fulfill orders ranging from 500kg to 2,000kg per batch. Our average delivery time is 3-5 working days for domestic shipments and 7-10 working days for international (to major ports like Hamburg, Shanghai), supported by 3 warehouses across China, minimizing customers' production delays.
Technical Parameters
Parameter Category | Specific Index | Typical Value | Industry Standard Requirement |
Physical Form | Appearance (25℃) | Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid | No obvious turbidity or sediment |
| Odor | Mild, characteristic (no pungent smell) | No abnormal odor |
Physical & Chemical Properties | Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) | 10.5-11.5 | 10.0-12.0 |
| Viscosity (25℃, mPa·s) | 200-300 | ≤ 350 |
| pH Value (1% Aqueous Solution, 25℃) | 6.0-7.5 | 5.5-8.0 |
| Water Content (%) | ≤ 0.5 | ≤ 1.0 |
Purity & Impurities | Active Component Content (%) | ≥ 99.0 | ≥ 98.0 |
| Free Isooctanol Content (%) | ≤ 0.3 | ≤ 1.0 |
| Ash Content (%) | ≤ 0.1 | ≤ 0.2 |
Safety & Compliance | Skin Irritation Index | 0.8 (0-5 scale) | ≤ 1.0 |
| Compliance Standard | EU REACH, US FDA (for cosmetic use) | Meets regional regulatory requirements |
Storage Stability | Shelf Life (25℃, sealed) | 24 months | ≥ 18 months |
Product Uses
1、Industrial Cleaning Industry
Used in metal degreasers, industrial detergents, and equipment cleaners. Its low-foam property (foam height ≤15mm) avoids foam overflow during high-pressure cleaning, while strong emulsifying ability (98% stability) dissolves oil stains quickly, improving cleaning efficiency by 30% compared to common emulsifiers.
2、Cosmetics & Personal Care
Applied in lotions, creams, and mild shampoos. With a skin irritation index of 0.8, it's safe for sensitive skin. It stabilizes oil-water blends (shelf life up to 12 months) and enhances product texture, making formulations smooth and easy to absorb.
3、Paints & Coatings Sector
Added to water-based paints and architectural coatings. It disperses pigments/fillers evenly, reducing sedimentation (tested to stay stable for 6 months). This improves coating uniformity, reduces brush marks, and boosts the paint's adhesion to surfaces.
4、Textile Auxiliaries Field
Used in textile dyeing and finishing. It helps dyes (e.g., reactive dyes) spread evenly on fabrics, increasing dye absorption rate by 25%. It also enhances fabric softness, avoiding stiffness after finishing, and works well with other textile additives.
5、Household Cleaning Products
Incorporated into dishwashing liquids and laundry detergents. Its mildness protects hands from dryness, while emulsifying power breaks down food grease and fabric stains effectively. Low foam also makes rinsing easier, saving water.
Product Operate Guide
For industrial cleaning: Add 3-5% (of total formulation) at 30-40℃, stir 10-15 mins until fully dissolved.
For cosmetics: Mix with oil phase first (2-4% dosage), then blend with water phase, homogenize 5 mins.
For paints: Add 1-2% during pigment dispersion, stir at 25-30℃ for 20 mins.
Note: Avoid mixing with strong acids/bases; store sealed at 5-30℃.
FAQ
1、Q: What if I exceed the recommended dosage?
A: Mild overdosage (e.g., 5-6% in industrial cleaning) may cause slight foam increase but no quality issues. Severe overdosage (>8%) could raise costs; adjust based on formulation tests.
2、Q: Can it replace other non-ionic emulsifiers like AEO-9?
A: Yes, for most scenarios. EH-06 has lower foam and better stability in low-temperature formulations. Test compatibility first if your product relies on AEO-9's specific properties.
3、Q: How to handle solidification in cold storage (below 5℃)?
A: Place the sealed container in a 25-30℃ environment for 2-3 hours, then stir gently. Solidification won't damage its performance; avoid direct heating to prevent ingredient degradation.
4、Q: Is it safe for food-contact cleaning products?
A: Yes. It meets EU EC 1935/2004 standards for food-contact materials. Ensure the final product's EH-06 content is ≤5% (as per regulatory guidelines) for safe use.
5、Q: What if the emulsification effect is poor?
A: Check if the oil-water ratio matches EH-06's HLB (10.5-11.5). Adjust stirring speed (≥300 rpm) or extend homogenization time; contact us for custom formulation support if issues persist.
