Dodecyl amine polyoxyethylene ether AC-1215 (CAS No.: 26635-75-6) appears as a colorless to light yellow transparent liquid at room temperature (above 25°C) and can be directly diluted and dispersed in water. Its 1% aqueous solution has a pH of 8-10, showing good water solubility. In acidic media, the amine group protonates, giving the product characteristics of a cationic surfactant. This property is particularly important in applications such as acidic cleaning and pickling, significantly enhancing the compatibilization and emulsification effects of the system.
When using, it is recommended to slowly add this product to water (or the aqueous phase) under stirring, rather than the reverse operation, to obtain a more uniform dispersion. For oil-based formulations, it can also be dispersed in various organic solvents. The product exhibits excellent resistance to hard water, acids, and alkalis, maintaining stable interfacial activity over a wide pH range. Therefore, whether in acidic, neutral, or alkaline formulation systems, AC-1215 can effectively perform emulsification, wetting, and dispersion functions.
As a special surfactant with both nonionic and cationic characteristics, AC-1215 has high formulation flexibility and can be compounded with other types of surfactants such as anionic, cationic, and nonionic to achieve synergistic effects. The specific dosage and blending ratio should be optimized through experiments based on the target formulation system and process requirements. When handling, wear protective gloves and goggles to avoid contact with skin and eyes.
| Application Field | Suggested Addition Method | Reference Function |
|---|---|---|
| Textile Dyeing Leveling Agent | Add in diluted form to the dye bath, can be added before the dyeing process or simultaneously with the dye | Leveling, antistatic, reducing color difference and streaks |
| Pesticide Emulsifying Dispersant | Add to oil phase or aqueous phase with stirring dispersion, used for formulating emulsifiable concentrates or water-based emulsions | Reduce oil-water interfacial tension, improve emulsion stability |
| Industrial Hard Surface Cleaning | Compound with acidic/alkaline cleaning agents, directly add to the cleaning solution formulation | Solubilization, wetting penetration, improving detergency efficiency |
| Daily Chemical Personal Care Products | Add as a conditioning component in shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel formulations | Antistatic, improve hand feel, reduce frizz |
| Metalworking Fluids | Add to cutting fluid or grinding fluid formulations, compound with other components | Emulsification, rust prevention, lubrication |
| Acidic System Compatibilizing Agent | Directly add in acidic media, stir until uniformly dispersed | Improve compatibility of components, prevent stratification and sedimentation |