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Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | NPE Surfactant Supplier
Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) are versatile nonionic surfactants used as emulsifiers in paints, detergents, and industrial formulations. They provide excellent wetting, dispersing, and emulsifying performance.
MOQ: 2 MT
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs)
Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) are widely used nonionic surfactants known for their excellent emulsifying, wetting, and dispersing properties. They are commonly used in paint formulations, detergents, textile processing, and various industrial applications.
NPEs are particularly effective as emulsifiers for paint, helping to stabilize oil-water mixtures and improve coating consistency and performance.
🔹 Key Features
- Excellent emulsifying and dispersing properties
- Strong wetting and penetration capability
- Good chemical stability
- Effective across a wide temperature range
- Compatible with many formulations
🔹 Applications
Paint & Coatings (Emulsifier for Paint)
- Stabilizes emulsions in water-based paints
- Improves pigment dispersion
- Enhances coating uniformity and finish
Detergent Manufacturing
- Liquid and powder detergents
- Industrial cleaning formulations
Textile & Industrial Applications
- Textile wetting and scouring
- Emulsion polymerization
- Oil and grease removal
🔹 How It Works
Nonylphenol ethoxylates contain:
- Hydrophobic nonylphenol group → binds oils and hydrophobic substances.
- Hydrophilic ethoxylate chain → interacts with water.
This structure allows NPEs to reduce surface tension and form stable emulsions, making them highly effective surfactants.
🔹 Benefits
- Improves formulation stability
- Enhances dispersion and wetting
- Supports consistent product quality
- Versatile for multiple industries
- Cost-effective surfactant solution
🔹 Technical Specifications
| Chemical Name | Nonylphenol Ethoxylates |
| Type | Nonionic surfactant |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| pH (1% solution) | 6–8 |
| Cloud Point | Varies (depends on EO content) |
| Function | Emulsifier / Surfactant |
🔹 Packaging & Supply
Available in:
- 25 kg containers
- 200 kg drums
- Bulk supply
🔹 Safety & Regulatory Note
- Use with appropriate safety precautions.
- Some NPEs are subject to environmental regulations in certain regions.
- Consider alternatives (e.g., alcohol ethoxylates) where required.
- Refer to SDS for detailed handling instructions.









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