Question

In which industries and processes is hydrogenated castor oil polyoxyethylene ether HEL-40 mainly used?

Answer
2026-05-27 官方文档 氢化蓖麻油聚氧乙烯醚HEL-40

Hydrogenated castor oil polyoxyethylene ether HEL-40 is mainly used in five major industries

Core application industries and processes

Industry fieldApplication process/functionTypical product form
Cosmetics and personal care productsO/W emulsifier, high-efficiency solubilizer, emollientCreams, lotions, makeup removers, facial cleansers, bath products, transparent water-based systems
Textile printing and dyeing auxiliariesLeveling agent, softening agent, antistatic finishing agentDyeing and finishing of synthetic fibers and their blended fabrics
Metalworking fluidsEmulsifier and lubricating componentSemi-synthetic and emulsified cutting fluids, grinding fluids
Industrial and household hard surface cleaningLow-foam nonionic surfactant, emulsifying and stripping grease and dirtKitchen heavy-duty degreasers, general hard surface cleaners, multi-functional cleaning formulations
Pesticide formulationsEmulsifying dispersant, promoting uniform dispersion of active ingredientsEmulsifiable concentrates (EC), microemulsions (ME), emulsion in water (EW) and other liquid formulations

Key process descriptions

Core process functions of HEL-40 in various industries: Emulsification process (O/W emulsification, suitable for cosmetics, metalworking fluids, pesticide formulations); Solubilization process (solubilizing fragrances, essential oils, and oil-soluble active compounds in aqueous systems, suitable for transparent cosmetics and cleaning agents); Dispersion process (promoting uniform distribution of solid or liquid components in the aqueous phase, suitable for textile leveling and pesticide formulations); Wetting and spreading process (reducing surface tension, improving substrate wettability, suitable for hard surface cleaning and textile finishing).

Data source: Product technical specification of Hai'an Guoli Chemical Co., Ltd. (Hydrogenated castor oil polyoxyethylene ether HEL-40, CAS: 61788-85-0)