MASCOLETH® 2603

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Alcohol Ethoxylates

Chemical Name

Alcohols, C12-16, ethoxylated

Base Chemicals Functions

Intermediate,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic)

CAS No.

68551-12-2

EC No.

500-221-7

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates

Product Families

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates

Alcohols

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Base Chemicals End Uses

Dispersants,

Emulsifier,

Foaming Agents,

Surfactants,

Wetting Agents

Applications

Intermediate for sulfation process, wetting agents, dispersants, emulsifiers, foaming agents.

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Hydroxyl Value	169 - 179	mgKOH/g	—
pH Value (1 wt% in IPA Water 1:1 v/v at 25°C)	6 - 7.5	—	—
Color	max. 1	Gardner	—
Cloud Point (20 wt% in BDG 25 wt% aqueous solution)	46 - 52	°C	—
Water Content	max. 0.10	wt%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA),

Gluten-free,

Halal,

ISO 9001,

Kosher,

RSPO MassBalance Certified,

Vegan

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

ECL (Korea),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bulk

Packaging Information

Bulk tanker or ISO container.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Stainless steel tanks are recommended. Nitrogen blanketing is recommended.