Product: Emulsifier 9.5 Mole / Nonyl Phenol Ethoxylate / Alphox 200
Rchem Emulsifier 9.5 Mole is a high-performance, non-ionic surfactant belonging to the alkyl phenol ethoxylate family. This clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid is renowned for its exceptional emulsifying, wetting, and detergent properties. With a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value typically around 13-14, it is perfectly suited for formulating stable oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions across a wide range of industrial, agrochemical, and cleaning applications.
Category: powder
Description
Key Features & Benefits:
● Excellent natural thickening agent with high viscosity at low concentrations
● Effective stabilizer for emulsions and suspensions in various formulations
● Clean-label ingredient suitable for organic and natural product formulations
● Improves texture and shelf life in food products
● Enhances viscosity and stability in cosmetic formulations
● Cost-effective alternative to synthetic thickeners and stabilizers
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the primary environmental and regulatory concerns with Nonyl Phenol Ethoxylates (NPEs)?
NPEs are controversial due to their biodegradation pathway. They break down into Nonylphenol (NP), which is a persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) substance that acts as an endocrine disruptor in aquatic life. Consequently, the use of NPEs is heavily restricted or banned in many consumer applications and regions (e.g., the EU and North America) due to these environmental impacts.
Its use is now largely confined to industrial and institutional applications where closed-loop systems or controlled wastewater treatment is possible. This includes: Agrochemicals: As a key emulsifier in pesticide Emulsions in Water (EW). Textile Processing: As a scouring and wetting agent. Industrial Cleaners: For heavy-duty degreasing. Pulp and Paper Industry.
In which industries is the use of this emulsifier still prevalent?
Due to regulatory pressure, many formulators are switching to alcohol ethoxylates (e.g., based on fatty alcohols from coconut or palm oil) or other sugar-based surfactants. These alternatives are readily biodegradable and do not produce harmful breakdown products like nonylphenol.
What are safer alternatives to NPEs?
It refers to the average number of ethylene oxide (EO) units added to the nonylphenol molecule. This number directly determines the HLB value and the surfactant's solubility properties. A 9.5 mole EO chain gives it a strong affinity for water, making it ideal for creating oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions.
What is the significance of the "9.5 Mole" designation?
The manufacturer is solely responsible for ensuring that the use and disposal of this product, and the final formulations containing it, comply with all local, national, and international environmental and regulatory guidelines. This is critical due to the severe environmental restrictions placed on NPEs.
