Brij™ CS12 is an ethoxylated natural fatty alcohol based on cetostearyl alcohol chemistry. This naturally derived surfactant provides various functional benefits, including excellent wetting properties and high foaming, making it suitable for a range of applications. These applications include fabric and laundry care as well as industrial and institutional cleaning.

CAS Number: 68439-49-6

Functions: Co-Emulsifier, Detergent, Emulsifier, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates, Ethoxylated Fatty Alcohols

Certifications & Compliance: Detergent Ingredient Database (DID List), Halal, RSPO MassBalance Certified

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
CAS No.
68439-49-6
EC No.
500-212-8

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Background

The BRIJ SERIES of surfactants are polyoxyethylene vegetable-based fatty ethers derived from lauryl, cetyl, stearyl and oleyl alcohols. BRIJ surfactants are stable to acids and alkalies beyond the pH range that ester type emulsifiers can withstand. Hence, the BRIJ SERIES are useful for emulsifying fats and oils in highly acidic or alkaline media. The series contains both hydrophilic and lipophilic products. Depending on the HLB, BRIJ surfactants can be used to form either oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions or water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions, solubilize oils and improve wetting. These products are widely used in personal care, fiber finish and HI&I cleaning, crop protection, paints and coatings, adhesives and other industrial applications.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Fibre Care

Compatibility and chemical stability make the ECO Brij series useful formulating aids in laundry liquid and powder detergents and conditioning agents. Utilized in the textile processing industry, the ECO Brij products are effective at all temperatures below cloud point and impart lubricity and antistatic properties to the finish. Textile oils and fiber finish agents can be emulsified by products of the ECO Brij L, O and CS grades

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HLB Value13.4

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America