Castor Oil Ethoxylate (COE) 60 mol

CanCastor proudly presents its Castor Oil Ethoxylate (COE) 60 mol, a premium non-ionic surfactant engineered for superior performance across diverse industrial applications. This highly ethoxylated derivative of castor oil is renowned for its exceptional stability, powerful emulsifying capabilities, and effective wetting properties, making it an indispensable component in sophisticated formulations. Our COE 60 mol offers formulators the reliability and versatility required to achieve optimal results in demanding environments, ensuring product efficacy and longevity.

Understanding Castor Oil Ethoxylate (COE) 60 mol

Castor Oil Ethoxylate (COE) 60 mol is a polyoxyethylene derivative of castor oil, synthesized by reacting castor oil with 60 moles of ethylene oxide. This high degree of ethoxylation results in a high Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) value, positioning COE 60 mol as an outstanding solubilizer, O/W (oil-in-water) emulsifier, and dispersant. Its non-ionic nature ensures compatibility with a wide range of other surfactants and active ingredients, providing formulators with flexibility and enhancing formulation stability under varying pH and electrolyte conditions. Produced under stringent quality controls, CanCastor’s COE 60 mol guarantees consistent performance and purity.

Key Features and Benefits

• Exceptional Emulsifying Power: Effectively stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions, crucial for agrochemical concentrates, cutting fluids, and pharmaceutical preparations.
• Superior Solubilization: Its high HLB makes it an excellent solubilizer for lipophilic substances in aqueous systems, ideal for fragrance oils, essential oils, and certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• High Stability: Maintains performance across a broad spectrum of pH levels and temperatures, resisting degradation and ensuring formulation integrity.
• Excellent Wetting Agent: Improves surface tension reduction, facilitating better spread and penetration in applications like textile processing and surface cleaners.
• Versatile Compatibility: Non-ionic character allows for broad compatibility with cationic, anionic, and other non-ionic surfactants, expanding formulation possibilities.
• Low Foaming Tendency: While an effective surfactant, it generally exhibits lower foaming compared to some other types, advantageous in specific industrial processes.

Diverse Applications

CanCastor’s Castor Oil Ethoxylate (COE) 60 mol finds extensive utility across various industries:

• Agrochemicals: Serves as a primary emulsifier and dispersant for pesticide and herbicide formulations, improving active ingredient stability and bioavailability.
• Textile Industry: Employed as a powerful scouring agent, wetting agent, and detergent in fabric processing, ensuring efficient removal of impurities and uniform dye uptake.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer for fragrance oils, essential oils, and vitamins in lotions, creams, shampoos, and bath oils.
• Pharmaceuticals: Utilized as a solubilizer and emulsifier for poorly soluble drugs, enhancing their formulation and delivery in both topical and oral preparations.
• Industrial Cleaners: Contributes to the detergency and wetting power of heavy-duty degreasers, floor cleaners, and metalworking fluids.
• Paints & Coatings: Improves pigment dispersion and acts as a wetting agent, enhancing color development and film uniformity.

Our COE 60 mol is characterized by its clear to slightly hazy liquid appearance, a high degree of ethoxylation (nominally 60 moles), and an HLB value typically above 14. These specifications ensure its efficacy as a robust solubilizer and emulsifier. CanCastor is committed to supplying high-quality, consistent derivatives backed by expert technical support. Partner with CanCastor for innovative solutions that elevate your product formulations.