Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Croda Brij L4 Laureth-4 Nonionic Surfactant

Croda Brij L4 Laureth-4 Nonionic Surfactant is a mild, water-soluble surfactant from Croda’s trusted Brij® series. Featuring ethoxylated lauryl alcohol with 4 EO units, it delivers excellent emulsification, foaming, and solubilization in personal care and household formulations. Known for low irritation, high biodegradability, and broad pH stability, it enhances clarity and viscosity control without compromising performance.
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Features Of Croda Brij L4 Laureth-4 Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Low-foaming, high-solvency nonionic surfactant ideal for rinse-off and industrial cleaning formulations.

  2. Excellent emulsification and solubilization capacity for oils, fragrances, and actives in aqueous systems.

  3. Good compatibility with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants across a broad pH range (pH 3–11).

  4. Mild skin profile with low irritation potential, supporting use in personal care products requiring gentle cleansing.

  5. Readily biodegradable, meeting OECD 301 series standards for environmental sustainability.

Typical Applications Of Croda Brij L4 Laureth-4 Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Shampoos and body washes as a primary or co-surfactant for mildness and foam stabilization.

  2. Household hard-surface cleaners for grease-cutting performance without excessive foaming.

  3. Industrial metalworking fluids as an emulsifier and stabilizer for oil-in-water coolants.

  4. Agrochemical adjuvants to enhance spray droplet spreading and active ingredient uptake on plant surfaces.

  5. Pharmaceutical suspensions and topical emulsions for solubilizing hydrophobic APIs.

Specifications Of Croda Brij L4 Laureth-4 Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeAlcohol ethoxylate (lauryl alcohol + 4 moles ethylene oxide)
Product FormClear, viscous liquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless, homogeneous liquid
Active Content (w/w %)99.0–101.0%
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.0–7.0
Cloud Point (1% solution, °C)55–65
HLB Value9.7
OdourCharacteristic mild, fatty alcohol odour


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