Oleth-10 (Oleth-10) is a nonionic surfactant prepared by precise ethoxylation of natural oleyl alcohol. With its balanced hydrophilic-hydrophobic structure, it undertakes core functions such as emulsification, wetting, and dispersion in multi-industry formulations. The following are the application industries and processes confirmed by product databases.
| Industry | Specific Process/Product | Functional Role |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Care | Creams and lotions (O/W type), shower gels, makeup removers, cleansing products | Emulsifier, emollient and superfatting agent, solubilizer |
| Household and Industrial Cleaning | Hard surface cleaners, liquid laundry detergents | Low-foaming wetting agent, detergency component, penetrant |
| Textile Printing and Dyeing | High-temperature leveling, dye dispersion, finishing | Leveling agent, dispersant, hand feel modifier |
| Pesticide Formulations | Emulsion in water (EW), microemulsion (ME), emulsifiable concentrate (EC) | Nonionic emulsifier, spreading and penetrating adjuvant |
| Metalworking Fluids | Semi-synthetic cutting fluids, emulsified cutting fluids, grinding fluids | Emulsifying component, lubricating component, biostabilizing adjuvant |
| Leather Processing | Degreasing process, fatliquoring process | Degreasing agent, fatliquoring penetration aid |
OV-10 remains stable in acidic, alkaline, and high-hardness water systems, with low-foaming and foam-controlling properties. It is particularly suitable for low-temperature high-grease cleaning scenarios and personal care O/W formulations requiring a fine skin feel. In pesticide formulations, it can enhance the spreading and adhesion of the liquid on leaves, improving efficacy utilization.