Medium-EO lauryl ethoxylate non-ionic surfactant for detergency, wetting and emulsification in cleaners and personal care.
| Features | Lauryl alcohol 3-mole ethoxylate; non-ionic; stable in acidic and alkaline media; moderate stable foam and high detergency; functions as wetting agent, emulsifier, solubilizer, conditioner and coupling agent. |
| Benefits | Versatile surfactant for a wide range of cleaners and rinse-off formats; balances foam and detergency; supports stable emulsions across broad pH. |
| Typical Properties | Light yellowish liquid; moisture max 0.30%; pH (1% solution) 6–8.5; hydroxyl value 165–175 mg KOH/g; density min 0.96 g/cm³; completely soluble in water at 5%. |
| Applications | Laundry products, consumer and hard surface cleaners, rinse-off creams, lotions and shaving preparations. |
| INCI Name | Laureth-3 |