Question

What are the main industries and processes where Castor Oil Polyoxyethylene Ether EL-60 is applied?

Answer
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Castor Oil Polyoxyethylene Ether EL-60 is widely used in six major fields: industrial emulsification, textile printing and dyeing, pesticide formulations, metal processing, daily chemical products, and emulsion polymerization.

Industry and Process Distribution

IndustrySpecific Process/Application
Industrial EmulsificationOil-in-water emulsifier, used in metalworking fluids, industrial cleaners, and hydraulic fluid formulations, providing emulsifying stability and thermal stability
Textile Printing and DyeingUsed as leveling agent and dispersant in high-temperature/high-pressure and normal temperature dyeing to prevent color spots and streaks; also used as an antistatic agent
Pesticide FormulationsEmulsifier and wetting agent for emulsifiable concentrates, oil-in-water emulsions, and microemulsions, enhancing spreading and penetration ability
Metalworking FluidsEmulsifying and lubricating component in emulsified cutting fluids, grinding fluids, and rolling oils, also providing rust inhibition
Daily Chemical ProductsIn makeup remover oils, facial cleansers, body washes, shampoos, etc., solubilizes fragrances and essential oils, maintaining transparency
Emulsion PolymerizationNonionic emulsifier for acrylate, styrene-acrylic, vinyl acetate-acrylic systems, controlling particle size distribution and polymerization stability

Core Process Roles

This product is a nonionic O/W emulsifier (HLB value approximately 14-15), produced by ethoxylation of natural castor oil (CAS: 61791-12-6, 60 EO). It performs four major functions in various processes: emulsification, dispersion, solubilization, and wetting. It can be compounded with nonionic, anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants, and is resistant to acid, alkali, and hard water systems.

Data Source

The above information is based on product technical data from Hai'an Guoli Chemical Co., Ltd. and OECD chemical safety test data.