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

Dow TERGITOL CA-90 Surfactant

Dow TERGITOL CA-90 Surfactant is a high-performance nonionic alcohol ethoxylate from Dow’s TERGITOL™ line, engineered for superior solubilization and low-foaming detergency in industrial cleaners, agrochemicals, and paint formulations. It offers excellent water miscibility, thermal stability, and compatibility with electrolytes and other surfactants.
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Features Of Dow TERGITOL CA-90 Surfactant

  1. Highly effective nonionic surfactant based on a branched C9 alcohol ethoxylate architecture.

  2. Excellent solubilization and emulsification performance in both aqueous and low-VOC formulations.

  3. Low foaming profile suitable for high-shear and industrial cleaning applications.

  4. Good hard water tolerance and stability across broad pH ranges (pH 4–12).

  5. Eco-preferred profile with readily biodegradable structure per OECD 301 series testing.

Typical Applications Of Dow TERGITOL CA-90 Surfactant

  1. Industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaners, including floor cleaners and degreasers.

  2. Agrochemical adjuvants for improving active ingredient dispersion and foliar uptake.

  3. Water-based metalworking fluids requiring stable emulsion and low foam.

  4. Architectural coatings as a wetting and dispersing aid for pigments and fillers.

  5. Specialty cleaning formulations for electronics and precision parts.

Specifications Of Dow TERGITOL CA-90 Surfactant

Chemical TypeBranched C9 alcohol ethoxylate (approx. 9 EO units)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to amber clear liquid
Active Content~100% (neat)
Cloud Point (1% aqueous)65–72 °C
HLB Value12.8
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.0–7.0
OdorCharacteristic mild ethoxylate odor


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