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What are the physicochemical technical parameters of MOA-7 (AEO-7)?

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2026-06-06 官方文档 MOA-7(AEO-7)

MOA-7 (AEO-7) is a nonionic fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether surfactant with an HLB value of about 12, cloud point of 65~70°C, easily soluble in water, white paste at room temperature, and excellent overall performance.

Detailed Description

MOA-7 (CAS: 68439-50-9) chemical full name is C12-14 fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene (7) ether, molecular formula C12-14H25-29O(C2H4O)nH (n≈7), molecular weight about 494. The product appearance above 40°C is a colorless to slightly yellow transparent liquid, at room temperature (about 15~25°C) is a white paste, belonging to medium-high polymerization degree nonionic surfactant.

This product is strictly produced by Guoli Chemical according to standards with active matter content ≥99% (105°C solid content), free alcohol content ≤1%, moisture ≤0.5%, high purity and stable quality. It has excellent emulsifying, wetting, penetrating and detergency capabilities, resistance to acid, alkali and hard water, good chemical stability, and excellent compatibility with anionic, cationic and amphoteric surfactants when compounded.

This product is widely used in personal care, industrial cleaning, textile printing and dyeing, pesticide formulations, leather degreasing, emulsion polymerization, paper deinking and oilfield auxiliaries, etc., serving as a core functional component in many formulations.

Technical Parameters

Parameter ItemSpecification/ValueTest Conditions/Description
Product NameMOA-7 (AEO-7)——
AliasFatty Alcohol Polyoxyethylene (7) Ether; Laureth-7; Laureth-7——
CAS No.68439-50-9——
Ionic TypeNonionic——
Molecular FormulaC12-14H25-29O(C2H4O)nH, n≈7——
Molecular Weight~494——
AppearanceColorless to slightly yellow transparent liquid (40°C); white paste (room temperature)——
Melting PointAbout 15~25°C——
Active Matter Content≥99%105°C
HLB Value12——
Cloud Point65~70°C1% aqueous solution
pH Value5.0~7.01% aqueous solution / 5% aqueous solution
Density~0.98 g/cm³40°C
Kinematic ViscosityAbout 25~35 mm²/s40°C
Refractive Index1.450~1.45540°C
Flash Point≥150°C (closed cup)——
Surface Tension~28.5 mN/m0.1% aqueous solution, 25°C
Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC)About 0.004% (w/w)25°C
Hydroxyl Value100~120 mgKOH/g——
Acid Value≤0.5 mgKOH/g——
Saponification Value≤1.0 mgKOH/g——
Iodine Value≤0.5——
Moisture≤0.5%——
Free Alcohol≤1%——
Water SolubilityEasily soluble in water——
Foam PerformanceMedium, foam height about 100~120mm0.25%, 30°C, Ross-Miles method
Alkali ResistanceGood——
Penetration PowerGood——
Chemical StabilityStableAvoid prolonged contact with strong oxidizers
Heavy Metals (as Pb)≤20 mg/kg——
Arsenic (As)≤2 mg/kg——
Packaging Specification50kg plastic drum / 200kg plastic drum / IBC tote——

Application Suggestions

MOA-7 is especially suitable for formulation systems requiring excellent emulsifying power and moderate foam level. In industrial cleaners, it is recommended to compound with anionic surfactants (such as LAS, AES) at 3%~10%; in textile leveling agents, recommended dosage is 0.5~2g/L; in cosmetic creams and lotions as primary or auxiliary emulsifier, dosage 1%~5%; in pesticide microemulsions and emulsifiable concentrate formulations, used alone or in combination, dosage 2%~8%. The specific dosage should be optimized according to the actual formulation and target performance.

Precautions

  • GHS hazard classification: Skin irritation category 2 (H315), serious eye irritation category 2 (H319), acute oral toxicity category 4 (H302). Wear protective gloves and goggles during operation.
  • Product is hygroscopic; seal promptly after opening. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat sources and strong oxidizers.
  • It is a paste at room temperature; when taking, it can be appropriately heated to above 40°C to restore fluidity, but avoid prolonged high-temperature heating.
  • Waste liquid and packaging should not be directly discharged into water bodies; dispose of in accordance with local environmental regulations to prevent harm to aquatic organisms.