Alcohols C13 Ethoxylate, also known as Tridecanol Ethoxylate or Isotridecanol Ethoxylate (CAS 9043-30-5), is a nonionic surfactant that is readily dispersible or soluble in water, and stable across a wide pH range. Appearance varies by EO grade, from colorless to light yellow liquid in lower EO grades to white solid in higher EO grades. It is widely used in industrial cleaners, detergents, textile processing and personal care formulations.
Dotachem supplies Alcohols C13 Ethoxylate, also known as Tridecanol Ethoxylate, Isotridecanol Ethoxylate or C13 Alcohol Ethoxylate, for industrial cleaning, textile processing, leather treatment, metal working fluids and home care formulations. As a nonionic surfactant, it provides wetting, emulsification, detergency and dispersion performance in different formulation systems.
Available grades include 1303, 1305, 1307, 1308, 1309, 1310 and 1340. Different EO grades can be selected according to HLB value, cloud point, water solubility, cleaning strength and emulsification requirements.
Product Parameter
CAS No. 9043-30-5
Tridecanol ethoxylate technical index
Specification
Appearance(25℃)
Hydroxyl value(mgKOH/g)
Moisture(%)
pH value(1% aq)
1303
colorless to light yellow liquid
170±5
≤1.0
5.0~7.0
1305
colorless to light yellow liquid
133±5
≤1.0
5.0~7.0
1307
colorless to light yellow liquid
110±5
≤1.0
5.0~7.0
1308
colorless to light yellow liquid
100±5
≤1.0
5.0~7.0
1309
colorless to light yellow liquid
95±5
≤1.0
5.0~7.0
1310
colorless to light yellow liquid
88±5
≤1.0
5.0~7.0
1340
white solid
78±5
≤1.0
5.0~7.0
Key Performance Benefits
Alcohols C13 Ethoxylate is a nonionic surfactant without an alkylphenol structure, giving it better biodegradability and environmental compatibility compared with alkylphenol-based surfactants such as NPE and OPE. This makes it a practical option for industrial cleaning, institutional detergents and home care formulations where regulatory compliance or sustainability requirements are important.
Across different EO grades, C13 Alcohol Ethoxylate provides a wide HLB range for emulsification, wetting, detergency and dispersion. Lower EO grades such as 1303 and 1305 are typically selected for emulsification and oil compatibility in metalworking fluids and textile auxiliaries, while mid to higher EO grades such as 1308 to 1310 provide better water solubility and cleaning performance. The 1340 grade, available as a white solid, can be used where a higher HLB emulsifier or solubilizer is required.
Applications
Alcohols C13 Ethoxylate is used in industrial and household formulations where wetting, emulsification, detergency and dispersion are required. Different EO grades can be selected according to cleaning strength, solubility, cloud point and formulation compatibility.
Industrial Cleaning
C13 alcohol ethoxylates can be used in industrial cleaners, degreasers and hard surface cleaning formulations. They help improve wetting, oil removal and overall detergency, especially in systems that require nonionic surfactant performance.
Textile Processing
In textile processing, Alcohols C13 Ethoxylate can be used as a wetting agent, detergent and emulsifier. It supports fabric treatment, washing, scouring and other processing steps where stable wetting and cleaning performance are needed.
Leather Treatment
C13 alcohol ethoxylates can be used in leather auxiliaries to support emulsification, dispersion and surface treatment performance. Suitable EO grades can be selected based on the leather processing system and formulation requirements.
Metal Working Fluids
In metal working fluids and metal cleaning products, C13 alcohol ethoxylates help with emulsification, wetting and oil removal. They are suitable for formulations requiring nonionic surfactants with balanced cleaning and compatibility.
Home Care Formulations
Alcohols C13 Ethoxylate can also be used in home care products such as laundry detergents, hard surface cleaners and multi-purpose cleaning formulations. It can work together with anionic or amphoteric surfactants to adjust cleaning performance, foam and formulation stability.
Details
Sourcing from Dotachem
Dotachem is a China-based manufacturer and supplier of Alcohols C13 Ethoxylate, offering multiple EO grades including 1303, 1305, 1307, 1308, 1309, 1310 and 1340 for industrial cleaning, textile processing, metalworking and home care applications. Products are supplied under ISO 9001 quality management standards, and REACH documentation can be provided for export orders.
Complete technical documents, including COA, TDS and SDS, are available for product confirmation, quality review and import communication. Free samples can be arranged for customers evaluating C13 alcohol ethoxylate grades before bulk purchase. For regular orders, the lead time is usually 7–10 days after order confirmation.
For customers currently using NPE or OPE and looking for an alkylphenol-free alternative, Dotachem can support grade selection and sample arrangement based on the current formulation requirements, target HLB range, cleaning performance and application system.
Packaging and Shipment
Alcohols C13 Ethoxylate can be supplied in suitable industrial packaging according to product grade, physical form and order quantity. Lower and medium EO grades are commonly packed in drums or IBC tanks, while higher EO solid grades can be packed in bags, cartons or other suitable packaging upon request.
Packaging options and loading arrangements can be confirmed before shipment based on the selected grade, destination market and customer handling requirements.
FAQ
How do I select the right C13 Alcohol Ethoxylate grade for my formulation?
Grade selection depends on the required HLB value, water solubility, cloud point and application type. Lower EO grades such as 1303 and 1305 are typically used as emulsifiers in metalworking fluids and textile auxiliaries, while higher EO grades such as 1309 and 1310 provide stronger detergency and water solubility for cleaning formulations. Contact Dotachem with your formulation requirements for more specific guidance.
Is Alcohols C13 Ethoxylate a suitable alternative to NPE or OPE?
Yes. C13 Alcohol Ethoxylate is free of alkylphenol structure, making it a suitable alternative to NPE and OPE in formulations where alkylphenol-free surfactants or related compliance documents are required. Dotachem can support grade matching and sample arrangement for customers looking to switch from NPE or OPE.
Can I request a sample before placing a bulk order?
Yes. Free samples are available for customers evaluating C13 Alcohol Ethoxylate grades for new formulations or supplier qualification. Please contact us with your target grade and application.
Can Dotachem provide REACH documentation for C13 Alcohol Ethoxylate?
Yes. REACH documentation can be provided for export orders. COA, TDS and SDS are also available for product confirmation, quality review and import communication.
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