Question

What are the main industries and processes where Lauryl Polyoxyethylene Ether LAE-4 is applied?

Answer
2026-05-27 官方文档 月桂酸聚氧乙烯醚LAE-4

Lauryl Polyoxyethylene Ether LAE-4 is mainly used in seven major industries: personal care, textiles, metalworking, pesticides, industrial cleaning, leather, and paints and inks. The core processes involve emulsification, solubilization, wetting and dispersion, antistatic and softening finishing.

Industry and Process Details

Application IndustrySpecific Process\/UseFunctional Role
Personal CareFormulation of creams, lotions, shampoos, and body washesEmulsifier, solubilizer, superfatting agent
Textile IndustryFiber finishing, weaving processingAntistatic agent, softener
Metalworking FluidsFormulations of cutting fluids, grinding fluids, etc.Emulsifier, lubricant
Pesticide FormulationsProcessing of emulsifiable concentrates (EC), emulsion in water (EW)Emulsifier, promoting spreading and penetration of the liquid
Industrial CleaningFormulations of hard surface cleanersEnhancing detergency and degreasing effects
Leather ProcessingFat liquoring processComponent of fat liquoring agent, imparting softness and fullness
Paints and InksDispersion of pigments and fillers, system stabilizationWetting and dispersing agent, improving leveling

Explanation of Core Process Functions

As a nonionic surfactant (CAS: 9004-81-3), LAE-4 mainly assumes three process roles in the above industries: Emulsification — forming stable oil\/water emulsion systems; Solubilization — enhancing the solubility of poorly soluble substances and formulation transparency; Wetting and spreading — rapidly reducing interfacial tension, enhancing wetting effect on substrates. Its resistance to acids, alkalis, and hard water allows it to adapt to various production conditions and water quality environments.

Data Source

The above information is derived from the product database of Haian Guoli Chemical Co., Ltd. The CAS number and chemical name are standard industry designations.