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Lansurf AE36

Product Category: Nonionics

Tridecanol Ethoxylate with 6 Moles of Ethylene Oxide

INCI Name: Trideceth‑6

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Lansurf AE36 is a biodegradable nonionic surfactant produced by the controlled ethoxylation of a synthetic C13 primary alcohol with 6 moles of ethylene oxide. This results in a versatile, anhydrous alcohol ethoxylate offering excellent emulsification, wetting, and detergency in both oil‑in‑water and water‑in‑oil systems. Its balanced performance profile makes it suitable for a broad range of industrial and domestic applications.


Lansurf AE36 is fully compatible with anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants, enabling easy incorporation into multi‑component formulations. As an anhydrous product (<0% water), it delivers maximum active content and predictable performance in emulsification and detergent systems.

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Key Features

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• Excellent emulsifier for both O/W and W/O systems.
• Strong wetting and detergency, ideal for cleaning and processing applications.
• Biodegradable and broadly compatible with all major surfactant types.

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Applications

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Co-emulsifier for mineral oils and mineral waxes


Primary emulsifier for alkyd resins and paraffinic hydrocarbons


Textile auxiliaries


Wetting and emulsifying agent in scouring and dyeing processes
- Helps uniform dye penetration and soil removal


Metal processing
- Component in metalworking fluids for lubrication and cooling
- Improves emulsion stability and wetting of metal surfaces


Paper industry
- Wetting and dispersion aid in paper processing


Leather processing
- Emulsifier and wetting agent for leather treatment formulations


Industrial and Domestic Detergents
- Strong wetting and emulsifying properties for hard-surface cleaners,

degreasers, and laundry detergents


Agrochemicals
- Wetting agent and adjuvant in pesticide and herbicide formulations
- Improves spreading and penetration on plant surfaces


Paints, Coatings & Inks
- Dispersing and wetting agent for pigments and fillers
- Enhances flow and stability in waterborne systems


General Industrial Applications
- Emulsifier in oil-in-water systems
- Used in chemical formulations requiring low-foaming wetting agents

Specification

Appearance at 25°C
 

Clear to hazy liquid free from foreign matter

Colour hazen

100 max

Cloud point °C (5g in 25g (25% BDG solution))

68.0 - 74.

pH 5% aqueous
 

5.0 - 8.0

Typical Properties

Composition

C13 Alcohol ethoxylate

Moles of EO

6

Viscosity at 25°C (cP)

80.0

Density at 25°C

0.94–1.00 g/cm³

Ionic character

Nonionic

CAS number 

78330-21-9

Odour

Characteristic

Solubility in water

Dispersible

Flash point open cup °C

>100

Active content % 

100

HLB value

11.3

Pour point °C

<5

Biodegradability

Readily biodegradable

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