In the Peregal and AEO series products of Guoli Chemical, the carbon chain length and the number of EO (ethylene oxide) adducts are two key variables determining product performance. Peregal O-10 adopts a shorter C12-14 carbon chain, which, compared to the C16-18 carbon chain used in Peregal O-15, O-20, O-80, etc., has stronger wetting and penetrating ability and faster interface migration speed, enabling it to function more rapidly in textile pretreatment, hard surface cleaning, and other scenarios.
Regarding the choice of EO number, the 10 EO adducts give Peregal O-10 a nearly ideal HLB value (about 12-14). This allows it to perfectly meet the requirements of oil-in-water emulsion systems, efficiently emulsifying hydrophobic substances such as oils and mineral oils without compromising emulsifying power due to excessive hydrophilicity like high-EO products (e.g., Peregal O-80). Compared to low-EO products with the same carbon chain (e.g., MOA-7, O-9), Peregal O-10 exhibits superior emulsion stability, producing finer and more lasting emulsions. Compared to higher-EO products, it retains better degreasing power and smoothness.
Furthermore, Peregal O-10 possesses broad industry versatility. It combines five major functions: excellent emulsification, wetting, penetration, dispersion, and solubilization. A single product can cover multiple application directions such as textiles, industrial cleaning, pesticide formulations, and cosmetics, without the need to frequently switch auxiliaries for different scenarios, significantly simplifying end users' formulation management and raw material inventory.
| Product Model | Carbon Chain Distribution | EO Number | Appearance (25°C) | Core Property Tendency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peregal O-3 | C12-14 | 3 | Colorless to light yellow liquid | Strong lipophilicity, good wetting and penetration, limited water solubility |
| MOA-7 (AEO-7) | C12-14 | 7 | White paste | Lipophilic tendency, outstanding wetting and degreasing power |
| MOA-9 (AEO-9) | C12-14 | 9 | Transparent liquid to white paste | Good hydrophilic-lipophilic balance, versatile leveling and emulsification |
| Peregal O-10 | C12-14 | 10 | White to light yellow paste | Golden HLB value, balanced emulsification, wetting, and dispersion, strongest versatility |
| MOA-12 (AEO-12) | C12-14 | 12 | White to slightly yellow | Increased hydrophilicity, better emulsification, slightly reduced degreasing power |
| OS-15 (AEO-15) | C12-14 | 15 | White to slightly yellow | Hydrophilic-lipophilic偏向 hydrophilic, good emulsion stability |
| Peregal O-15 | C16-18 | 15 | White paste or solid | Long carbon chain, wetting and penetration weaker than C12-14 series |
| Peregal O-20 | C16-18 | 20 | White to slightly yellow | Strong hydrophilicity, mainly used in specific emulsification thickening systems |
| MOA-23 (AEO-23) | C12-14 | 23 | White waxy solid | High hydrophilicity, emulsion stable, reduced wetting |
| Peregal O-80 | C16-18 | 80 | White flakes or waxy | Extremely high hydrophilicity, designed for specific applications |
If your application requires extremely high wetting and penetration speed (e.g., instantaneous wetting, mercerizing penetrant), it is recommended to also consider the Penetrant JFC series or low-EO products; if ultimate water solubility is desired without concern for reduced wetting power, consider MOA-23 or Peregal O-80. For the vast majority of scenarios that need a "one-stop" solution meeting both emulsification and wetting requirements, Peregal O-10 is the optimal choice.