- INCI Name:Steareth-2
- Functions:Detergency Booster, Co-Emulsifier, Emulsifier (O/W), Thickener, Dispersant, Emulsifier, Wetting Agent, Foam Booster, Viscosity Modifier, Hydrophillic Agent
- CAS Number:9005-00-9
- Chemical Family:Alcohols, Polyethers
ALKONAT® E product line is the reaction products of stearyl alcohol of natural, vegetable origin with ethylene oxide (EO). By varying the degree of ethoxylation and the starting alcohol, products with a wide range of HLB values (Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance) are obtained. With a wide choice of surfactant, chemical and physical properties to choose from, it is possible to tailor a formulation to meet specific application requirements and performance targets.