| HS Code | 987687 |
| Chemical Name | Allyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ether |
| Cas Number | 9003-11-6 |
| Appearance | Clear to slightly yellow liquid |
| Odor | Mild characteristic odor |
| Solubility In Water | Soluble |
| Molecular Weight | Variable (depends on EO/PO ratios) |
| Boiling Point | No data available (complex mixture) |
| Density | Approximately 1.02 g/cm³ |
| Ph Value | Typically 5.0 - 7.0 (5% aqueous solution) |
| Flash Point | > 100°C (closed cup) |
| Viscosity | Dependent on EO/PO content; typically 150-600 mPa·s at 25°C |
| Surface Tension | 28-35 mN/m (1% aqueous solution, 25°C) |
| Hydrophilic Lipophilic Balance | Varies (commonly 10-16) |
| Chemical Formula | C3H5O(C2H4O)x(C3H6O)yH (x and y vary) |
| Storage Conditions | Keep in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area |
As an accredited Allyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ether factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | The chemical is packaged in a 200kg blue plastic drum with secure sealing, clear labeling, and appropriate hazard warnings for safe handling. |
| Container Loading (20′ FCL) | Container Loading (20′ FCL): Typically loads 15-18 metric tons of Allyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ether, packed in drums or IBCs. |
| Shipping | Allyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ether is shipped in tightly sealed, corrosion-resistant containers, such as drums or IBCs, to prevent leaks. It should be protected from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight during transport. Ensure proper labeling as a chemical product, with handling and storage compliance to relevant safety and regulatory guidelines. |
| Storage | Allyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ether should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep the container tightly closed and protect it from direct sunlight and moisture. Store away from incompatible substances such as strong oxidizing agents. Ensure proper labeling and use corrosion-resistant containers to prevent leakage or contamination. |
| Shelf Life | Allyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ether typically has a shelf life of 12 months when stored in cool, dry, sealed conditions. |
Our production of Allyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ether supports several global industrial sectors through reliable technical performance and strict quality controls. This section details actual downstream application scenarios, focusing on usage in specialized formulations, regulatory adherence, production integration, and typical end products.
Manufacturers employ this raw material as an effective nonionic reactive emulsifier in water-based polymer dispersions, especially for acrylic and styrene-acrylic latex production. Its unique EO/PO chain balance enhances particle size control, emulsion stability under electrolyte stress, and freeze-thaw resistance, directly supporting high-performance latex binders. Polymerization plants add the ingredient at the pre-polymerization stage to regulate surface tension and minimize coagulum, especially where hybrid latexes face surfactant migration issues impacting coating clarity and film uniformity.
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This ingredient integrates into textile auxiliary blends as a leveling and penetrating agent, facilitating uniform wettability and dyestuff migration on synthetic and blended yarns. The controlled EO/PO content ensures low foaming, effective dispersibility in high-temperature jet dyeing, and assists in critical processes such as scouring and dye-bath preparation. Textile chemical plants use it to optimize liquor penetration and to suppress streaks during exhaust dyeing of polyester and acrylic fibers, minimizing defects caused by poor wetting or uneven surfactant repartition.
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Polyol synthesis operations rely on this alkoxylated allyl alcohol variant as a foam stabilizer in water-blown polyurethane systems, aiding in the formation of uniform cellular architecture, improving interfacial tension regulation during polymerization, and supporting flame retardant formulations where generic surfactants fail. The surfactant is particularly critical in low-emission or halogen-free foam processes where precise cell size and reduced VOC migration are mandated by downstream automotive or insulation panel customers.
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Formulators in the crop protection industry use this ether as a dispersant and wetting agent for suspension concentrate (SC) formulations, allowing stable, low-viscosity dispersions of hydrophobic pesticides and micronutrients. Its controlled HLB profile enables fast wet-out of insoluble actives, suppresses settling during logistics and on-farm dilution, and maintains compatibility with other tank-mix adjuvants, which is crucial in humid or high-shear field applications. Agrochemical companies favor its low foam and high salt tolerance for complex SC blends that challenge traditional nonionics.
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Industrial formulators incorporate this nonionic surfactant in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids to control emulsion droplet size, inhibit hard water precipitation, and promote stable lubrication at the tool-workpiece interface during high-speed cutting. The EO/PO sequence provides extended corrosion resistance while reducing biocide reliance in long-sump applications. It also supports rapid tramp oil separation post-use, which is key for recycling or zero-discharge installations in automotive and aerospace machining.
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Over the years, working hands-on in chemical synthesis, we have seen the demand for versatile, high-performing nonionic surfactants continue to grow. Among our core offerings, Allyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ether stands out, and not only because of its unique structure. Factories aiming for performance in cleaning formulations, textile processing, and emulsification work often ask for a surfactant with lower toxicity, dynamic compatibility, and broad processing latitude. This product, with its careful combination of alkoxylates, meets those requirements.
Allyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ether uses a hydrophobic allyl alcohol backbone that is oxyalkylated using ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. This combination achieves a specific balance between lipophilicity and hydrophilicity. With each model, we dial in the number of ethylene oxide (EO) and propylene oxide (PO) units to tune both cloud point and solubility. Because we handle both the raw synthetic steps and the reaction optimization in-house, we control the homologue distribution more tightly than off-the-shelf alternatives do.
In the production plant, we routinely manufacture several series of models, each tailored through fixed EO and PO ratios. For example, certain grades may feature a higher EO content—pushed well above 8 or 10 moles per mole of allyl alcohol—resulting in higher water solubility and a higher cloud point, which cleaning agents and textile scouring applications prefer. Other models are engineered for lower polarity, employing more PO to offer greater solubility in organic solvents and improved emulsification of hydrophobic oils. This flexibility comes not from blending, but from skilled reaction control, leading to product lots with consistent composition. Professionals working with our material often comment on the lot-to-lot reproducibility, which stems from our batch process monitoring.
Customer interests range widely: some seek a nonylphenol-free alternative, concerned about environmental release of endocrine disruptors. In this regard, our Allyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ether contains no alkylphenol starting units, answering growing regulatory and consumer requirements across Europe, North America, and East Asia. Others want a blendable component for complex surfactant mixtures. This ether provides a nearly colorless, low-viscosity solution—not waxy, not excessively cloudy—so batching and component incorporation cause fewer headaches during high-speed blending or continuous process adjustment.
After two decades blending, heating, and filtering surfactants on a production floor, patterns emerge in where and why this class of surfactant gets chosen over standard alkyl ethers or alcohol ethoxylates. For instance, formulators building liquid laundry detergents favor compatibility over the detergent builder and enzymes. Our Allyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ether maintains solubility and clarity even at high builder loadings and with varied pH range, unlike some block copolymer surfactants which may cause separation or hazing.
In slate-cleaning agents, metal degreasers, and specialty cleaning formulations, the product’s balance of foam suppression and wetting outperforms fatty alcohol ethoxylates, which often create stable foams that interfere with rinse-off. The ether structure dampens foaming, allowing for quicker processing cycles in industrial spray washers and textile dyeing baths where rapid defoaming saves both time and water. Operators remember failed batches when stuck with the wrong surfactant that foams too much or leaves oily residues; our experience guides consistent recommendations to select this ether when such issues recur.
Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ethers based on allyl alcohol show strong stability to acid and base compared to linear broader families. We have supplied these for pulp and paper auxiliary agents where caustic or acidic conditions are unavoidable. Field reports from process engineers note that block copolymer surfactants sometimes break down, losing performance midway through a run; our product remains effective, reducing re-treatment costs and keeping chemical consumption more predictable.
Cosmetics formulators seek a mild, non-irritating surfactant for rinse-off products. Our tests, validated by customer feedback, find much less skin sensitivity compared with short-chain alcohol ethoxylates or certain cheaper proprietary blends. Batch after batch, the finished soaps and shampoos come out with less odor and better clarity.
On a practical level, the reason for strong demand comes down to reliability and functionality. During in-plant testing, emulsification trials with oily soils, synthetic lubricants, and natural oils return cleaner separation and clarity scores compared to other classes of surfactants. The balance afforded by both EO and PO groups resists phase separation even under agitation and temperature swing. For formulators seeking a single surfactant for different SKU lines, this allows a single tank for multiple batch types, lowering inventory and changeover costs.
For textile wet processing, the product maintains its dispersing power through repeated heating and cooling steps, an advantage in modern high-speed dyeing and finishing. As industry seeks ever-faster throughput, breakdown of surfactants mid-cycle causes costly rework. Experience with our product shows consistent behavior from the first load to the last, reducing machine downtime and chemical wastage.
Environmental performance stands out. Many downstream buyers want a surfactant that biodegrades readily but does not persist as a harmful metabolite. Allyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ether breaks down under standard wastewater treatment conditions without generating persistent alkylphenols or AOX (adsorbable organic halides). Our customers working in wastewater-heavy applications—food processing, industrial cleaning—have adopted this ether as a principal ingredient after stricter environmental limits hit their markets. Regular effluent monitoring at our contract sites echoes our own lab findings: rapid drop-off of the original surfactant signature within standard aerobic treatment cycles.
Engineering teams always scrutinize the handling properties of process chemicals, especially surfactants used in large quantities. In our experience, this product pours easily at room temperature, resists gelling, and does not clog transfer lines or nozzles during continuous batching. Mild odor, low VOC emissions, and reduced tendency toward yellowing at elevated storage temperature mean less time spent troubleshooting storage degradation. Warehouse technicians have repeatedly noted the stability of our ether across seasonal temperature swings.
In handling, unlike other block copolymer surfactants that sometimes attract regulatory scrutiny for worker exposure, this allyl alcohol-based ether rarely triggers occupational exposure concerns at the concentrations typically used, so plant staff encounter fewer gloves-and-goggles work stoppages. Across applications ranging from drum-scale manual operations to automated SAP batch units, feedback calls out easier cleanup and less residue on equipment. Our own maintenance team appreciates the reduction in plant cleaning cycles.
Historically, many plants defaulted to linear alcohol ethoxylates, alkylphenol ethoxylates, or polypropylene oxide-based block copolymers based on low first cost or legacy formulations. In running competitive trials, several features set Allyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ether apart. The inclusion of the allyl moiety in the starting alcohol changes both the reactivity and the functional group density, which in practice means different surface tension reduction profiles and different foaming behaviors.
Traditional linear fatty alcohol ethoxylates often produce more foam, requiring formulators to add extra defoamers downstream. In our trials, blending this ether often eliminates that extra step. Alkylphenol ethoxylates remain under regulatory pressure and cannot match the rapid biodegradation of our ether. Polypropylene oxide block copolymers sometimes display poor solubility in hard water or shift their emulsification profile with minimal temperature change; our molecule, by contrast, handles a wider temperature and hardness profile, verified in the field across textile dyeing, metal degreasing, and waste treatment.
Process operators who routinely deal with waxy build-up, difficulty in dosing, and variable viscosity across batches appreciate the lower pour point and tight viscosity range of our product. Linear competitors based on C12-15 alcohols or tallow fractions fluctuate more in viscosity, forcing process adjustments. By contrast, our batches routinely hit the expected range with minimal deviation.
In cost management, although upfront price may differ little from legacy products, downstream savings through lower downtime, easier mixing, and fewer batch rejects shift the total cost of use further in our ether’s favor. Thus, procurement departments at customer sites began tracking not just per-ton cost, but equipment run hours and cleaning cycles saved after switching to our product.
Across our own operations, we respond to rising environmental and regulatory requirements. Production of Allyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ether avoids alkoxylated intermediates flagged under various REACH and TSCA watchlists. In every batch, we check for low dioxane content, ensuring downstream formulators do not face unexpected compliance headaches. Several of our customers in Europe and North America began switching to this ether early, ahead of pending restrictions, so they circumvent long validation and reformulation periods.
Over years keeping pace with evolving downstream demands, we developed both in-process and batch-trace analytics to offer documentation on contaminant and byproduct levels. Many competitors in the market, especially blends sold through third parties or repackagers, lack such documentation. We do not blend down off-spec material, so each drum matches batch paperwork. Our longstanding customers conducting their own audits have repeatedly confirmed clean regulatory outcomes, giving confidence to risk and compliance managers.
Further, in our wastewater and effluent treatment, we adopted closed-loop handling and in-situ surface water testing to safeguard against offsite contamination. Partner sites expanding their capacity cited the tracked drop-off in AOX emission and improved compliance records among reasons for their continued preference for this product.
Field experience is not static. We continue refining process control—tightening reaction temperature profiles, adjusting catalyst loadings—to improve batch reproducibility and energy efficiency. This ongoing process improvement means not only better specification compliance but also greater predictability for our downstream users. Our team shares process optimization findings with long-term customers, enabling their feedback to influence future development. A typical result: better foam control from subtle adjustments in EO:PO ratio or catalyst strategy. Through these incremental advances, the product continues to meet the rising bar for cleaning, emulsification, and environmental compatibility.
Customers value transparency, so we always share product composition, risks, and compatibility. Operational feedback helps improve both initial performance and long-term storage or processing outcomes. Each new regulation or technology change in cleaning, textile, and specialty chemical sectors can prompt a fresh look at whether the surfactant package fits, and we stay ahead through laboratory simulation and in-process feedback. Batch certificates and specification sheets back up every shipment so there are no surprises. Detailed documentation plus consistent performance means fewer returns, call-backs, or adjustments on the customer line.
Drawing on years of hands-on production, feedback from the field, and ongoing research into environmental best practices, our Allyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene Ether has proven itself through reliability, consistent physical performance, and compliance with shifting regulatory and environmental standards. The well-controlled synthesis enables precise adjustment in EO and PO content, so finished product aligns closely with end-use needs—whether high-clarity liquid laundry detergents, defoamed industrial degreasers, or personal care bases free from regulated intermediates. The practical feedback loop—plant to product developer to our production team—remains the most reliable guide in maintaining and improving the quality and applicability of this versatile surfactant.
