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What is the environmentally friendly penetrant JFC-M alcohol product? What are its main uses?

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2026-06-06 官方文档 环保型渗透剂JFC-M醇

Environmentally friendly penetrant JFC-M alcohol is a non-ionic surfactant mainly composed of fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether, with efficient penetration, wetting, and washing functions. It is widely used in textile printing and dyeing, industrial cleaning, leather processing, papermaking, and pesticide formulations.

Detailed Description

Environmentally friendly penetrant JFC-M alcohol (also known as 2-ethoxyethanol, ethylene glycol ethyl ether, ethyl cellosolve, CAS No.: 5689-56-3) is a green and environmentally friendly auxiliary agent produced by Haian Guoli Chemical Co., Ltd. The product appears as a colorless to light yellow transparent liquid, with a chemical composition of fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether, belonging to the category of non-ionic surfactants.

This product has six core advantages: Efficient Penetration and Wetting – It can achieve deep penetration and uniform wetting in an extremely short time, significantly improving process efficiency; Excellent Chemical Compatibility – It remains stable under a wide range of acid, alkali, and hard water conditions; Environmentally Friendly – It does not contain APEO, has excellent biodegradability (OECD 301B standard, 28-day degradation rate > 60%), and complies with major global environmental regulations; Low Foaming Tendency – Foam is well controlled, easy to rinse, reducing water consumption and energy usage; Good Compatibility – It can be compounded with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric auxiliaries, with broad formulation adaptability; Safe to Use – Acute oral toxicity LD50 > 2000 mg/kg, non-irritating to skin and eyes, classified as a low-toxicity substance.

As a representative product of the new generation of environmentally friendly penetrants, JFC-M alcohol can effectively replace traditional APEO penetrants, helping enterprises meet increasingly stringent environmental compliance requirements.

Main Uses

1. Textile Printing and Dyeing: Used as a pretreatment penetrant and scouring agent in processes such as desizing, scouring, and bleaching of cotton and linen fibers, quickly wetting the fibers, accelerating the penetration of alkali and auxiliaries, improving scouring effect, whiteness, and capillary effect, while promoting the rapid swelling and removal of fiber size and impurities.

2. Industrial Hard Surface Cleaning: Used for degreasing and cleaning hard surfaces such as metal parts, equipment containers, and plastics. It can effectively penetrate between the oil stain and the substrate, quickly peel off and emulsify the oil, significantly improving cleaning efficiency.

3. Leather Processing: In the degreasing process, it accelerates the penetration of degreasing agents into the leather board, improving the emulsification and removal efficiency of natural oils, making degreasing more uniform and thorough, ensuring leather feel and dyeing uniformity.

4. Papermaking Process: Used for online cleaning of paper machine fabrics and felts, helping detergents penetrate the felt and efficiently remove deposits such as resin, stickies, and ink; also enhances the suspension and separation ability of ink particles during waste paper deinking, improving pulp cleanliness.

5. Pesticide Formulations: Used as a penetration enhancer or tank-mix adjuvant, reducing the surface tension of the spray liquid, enhancing wetting, spreading, and penetration on target surfaces such as plant leaves and insect bodies, improving pesticide utilization and control efficacy.

Technical Parameters

The following are the known technical characteristics of this product (some parameters have no detailed values at present):

ParameterDescription
Product NameEnvironmentally friendly penetrant JFC-M alcohol
Chemical CompositionFatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether
CAS No.5689-56-3
Ionic TypeNon-ionic surfactant
AppearanceColorless to light yellow transparent liquid
HLB ValueNot available
Cloud PointNot available
pH ValueNot available
Shelf Life24 months under unopened conditions (from production date)
Storage Temperature5°C to 40°C

Application Suggestions

  • Recommended Dosage: The specific dosage should be determined through experiments based on process conditions and formulation system. Generally, when used as a penetration auxiliary, the recommended addition amount is 0.1% to 1.0% of the working solution.
  • Compounding Suggestions: Can be compounded with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric auxiliaries, with broad formulation adaptability. It is recommended to conduct small-scale tests to confirm compatibility before use.
  • Usage Temperature: Performs well under normal to medium temperature conditions. Avoid prolonged exposure to high temperatures to prevent affecting product stability.
  • Dilution Method: Can be directly diluted and dispersed with water, easy to operate.

Precautions

  • It is recommended to wear protective gloves and goggles during operation, and maintain good ventilation in the use area.
  • Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. The container should be sealed immediately after use. Stainless steel, polyethylene, or polypropylene containers are recommended.
  • Keep away from strong oxidizers, strong acids, strong bases, and other incompatible substances. Avoid direct sunlight and heat sources.
  • Although the product is non-hazardous, spills should still be absorbed with inert materials such as sand to prevent entry into sewers or water bodies.
  • Empty containers may contain residual product vapor or liquid; do not cut, weld, or drill.
  • Disposal should comply with local regulations; do not discharge untreated product into sewage systems or natural water bodies.