According to the technical data of Guoli Chemical, the core advantages of Oleth-10 (OV-10) lie in its **excellent emulsifying power, broad compatibility, low foam and easy rinsing properties, as well as mild physiological characteristics**. This makes it exhibit more balanced comprehensive performance than many traditional nonionic surfactants (such as isomeric alcohol ethoxylates or NP series) in high-end formulations like personal care, industrial cleaning, and textile printing and dyeing.
In detail, the advantages of OV-10 are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. **Excellent emulsification and stability**
The molecular structure of OV-10 has a precise hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB value of 12.4), showing strong emulsifying ability for various oils, silicone oils, and non-polar solvents. It can build ultra-fine, long-term stable oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion systems with high emulsification efficiency and good emulsion stability, not prone to delamination.
2. **Superior wetting and spreading**
This product can significantly reduce the dynamic surface tension of water (surface tension as low as 28-32 mN/m), achieving rapid and uniform wetting and spreading on low-energy surfaces (such as plastics, plant leaves, fabrics), far exceeding some traditional emulsifiers with average wetting properties.
3. **Low foam and foam control**
Compared to conventional fatty alcohol ethoxylates like AEO-9, OV-10 is clearly labeled as a "low foam" product. While ensuring good detergency, it has low foam volume and is easy to rinse, significantly reducing water consumption and energy usage in industrial cleaning processes, making it an ideal choice for efficient water conservation.
4. **Broad chemical compatibility**
As a nonionic surfactant, OV-10 maintains structural stability and activity in acidic, alkaline, and high-hardness water systems without hydrolysis or inactivation, adapting to process environments far harsher than ordinary products.
5. **Mild physiological characteristics**
Since its raw material is derived from natural oleyl alcohol and produced through an optimized ethoxylation process, OV-10 pursues low skin irritation while providing high functionality, making it very suitable for personal care formulations that come into direct contact with the skin, such as creams, lotions, and shower gels.
**Core Technical Parameters**
| Parameter Item | Typical Data | Advantage Interpretation |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Product Type** | Nonionic surfactant | Can be widely compounded with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants. |
| **HLB Value** | **12.4** | Precise hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value, efficient O/W emulsifier. |
| **Surface Tension** | **28~32** mN/m (25°C) | Strong wetting and spreading ability, promoting the transfer of active ingredients at the interface. |
| **Foam Performance** | **Low foam** | Easy to rinse, water and energy saving, especially suitable for industrial cleaning and machine wash formulations. |
| **Cloud Point** | **65~80** °C | Good aqueous solution stability, suitable for processes requiring heating. |
| **1% Aqueous Solution pH** | **5.0~7.0** | Mild nature, close to skin pH, wide application range. |
| **Active Content** | **≥99%** | High purity, sufficient active ingredients, economical dosage. |
| **Packaging Specification** | 50kg/200kg plastic drum, 1000kg IBC tote | Flexible packaging to meet the needs of different scale users. |
**Application Suggestions**
- **Personal Care**: As O/W emulsifier and emollient, recommended usage 1.0% - 5.0%, can form a fine, refreshing skin feel.
- **Household and Industrial Cleaners**: As a low-foam wetting and detergency component, recommended usage 2.0% - 10.0%, especially excellent in hard surface cleaning.
- **Textile Printing and Dyeing Auxiliaries**: As leveling agent or dispersant, recommended usage 0.5% - 3.0% (relative to dye liquor weight), can effectively prevent color spots and dye aggregation.
- **Pesticide Formulations**: As emulsifier for environmentally friendly formulations (emulsion in water, microemulsion), recommended usage 3.0% - 8.0%, can enhance the spreading and penetration ability of the spray solution.
**Precautions**
- Please wear personal protective equipment such as chemical safety gloves and protective goggles during operation to avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.
- Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place (recommended temperature 5°C–35°C), away from strong oxidizers.
- For more specific application formulations or sample requests, please contact the Guoli Chemical Technical Sales Team.
