- Production:
- Nonylphenol ethoxylate can be produced by reacting nonylphenol with ethylene oxide.
- Applications:
- Cleaning Products: Nonylphenol ethoxylate is used as a surfactant in cleaning products.
- Textiles: It can be used in dyeing processes in the textile industry.
Properties of Nonylphenol Ethoxylate (NP 10-8-6-4):
- Chemical Formula: Variable (depending on the number of ethylene oxide units)
- Molecular Weight: Variable (depending on the number of ethylene oxide units)
- Physical State: Colorless or light yellow liquid
- Odor: Mild chemical odor
- Solubility: Soluble in water
- Hazard Symbols: Contact with skin and eyes may cause irritation.