wetting agent

Isomeric Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Ether (IAEO) is a high-performance nonionic surfactant produced by the ethoxylation of branched (isomeric) fatty alcohols. It offers excellent wetting, emulsifying, dispersing, and detergency properties with low foam and broad compatibility.

Due to its unique branched molecular structure, IAEO provides superior performance compared with conventional linear alcohol ethoxylates in many industrial applications.

Excellent Wetting Performance

Rapidly reduces surface tension and improves substrate wetting.

Superior Emulsification Ability

Provides stable emulsions with various oils, waxes, and resins.

Low Foaming Characteristics

Suitable for applications requiring controlled foam generation.

Excellent Compatibility

Compatible with nonionic, anionic, and amphoteric surfactants.

Good Electrolyte and Alkali Stability

Maintains performance over a wide pH range and in systems containing salts.

Environmentally Friendly

APEO-free and suitable for modern low-VOC formulations.

Architectural and Industrial Coatings

• Pigment wetting
• Colorant preparation
• Latex paints
• Waterborne coatings

Emulsion Polymerization

• Emulsifier for acrylic emulsions
• Vinyl acetate emulsions
• Styrene-acrylic emulsions

Detergents and Cleaners

• Household cleaners
• Industrial detergents
• Hard surface cleaners

Textile Industry

• Scouring agents
• Penetrating agents
• Detergents and emulsifiers

Agrochemicals

• Pesticide emulsifiers
• Wetting agents
• Dispersing agents

Construction Chemicals

• Powder additives
• Cement admixtures
• Waterproof coatings

The branched molecular structure provides:

• Faster wetting speed
• Lower surface tension
• Better emulsification efficiency
• Lower viscosity
• Improved low-temperature fluidity
• Enhanced stability against electrolytes and alkali

These characteristics make IAEO ideal for high-performance formulations.

Yes. IAEO exhibits excellent dynamic wetting properties and can significantly improve:

• Pigment wetting
• Substrate penetration
• Leveling properties
• Dispersion efficiency

It is widely used in paints, inks, adhesives, and pigment concentrates.

Yes. Isomeric Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Ether provides outstanding emulsification for:

• Mineral oils
• Silicone oils
• Waxes
• Resins
• Monomers used in emulsion polymerization

Its excellent emulsion stability helps improve product consistency and shelf life.

Yes. IAEO is commonly used in the production of:

• Pure acrylic emulsions
• Styrene-acrylic emulsions
• Vinyl acetate emulsions
• VAE emulsions

Benefits include:

• Uniform particle size distribution
• High emulsion stability
• Improved mechanical stability
• Enhanced storage performance

Absolutely.

IAEO can function as:

• Wetting agent
• Emulsifier
• Dispersing aid
• Flow and leveling additive

Typical applications include:

• Interior wall paints
• Exterior coatings
• Industrial coatings
• Waterproof coatings
• Pigment concentrates

No. Compared with conventional surfactants, Isomeric Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Ether exhibits relatively low foam generation, making it suitable for:

• High-speed production processes
• Automatic coating systems
• Low-foam detergent formulations
• Industrial cleaning applications

Yes. It is compatible with:

• Anionic surfactants
• Nonionic surfactants
• Amphoteric surfactants
• Polymer dispersants
• Latex emulsions

This versatility allows formulators to optimize system performance.