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

Solvay Igepal CA 897 Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

Solvay Igepal CA-897 is a nonionic surfactant in the Igepal series, featuring nonylphenol ethoxylate chemistry. It delivers excellent emulsification, wetting, and detergency in industrial cleaners, agrochemicals, and polymerization processes. Known for low foam, high stability, and broad pH tolerance, it remains widely used despite regulatory shifts toward NP-free alternatives.
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Features Of Solvay Igepal CA 897 Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Excellent emulsifying and solubilizing performance across a broad pH range.

  2. High foaming capacity with good foam stability in hard water conditions.

  3. Effective wetting and penetrating action on hydrophobic surfaces.

  4. Good compatibility with anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants.

  5. Stable under typical industrial processing temperatures and shear conditions.

Typical Applications Of Solvay Igepal CA 897 Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Industrial and institutional cleaning formulations.

  2. Agrochemical emulsifiable concentrates (EC) and suspension concentrates (SC).

  3. Textile auxiliaries for scouring, dye leveling, and dispersing.

  4. Paints and coatings as emulsifier and stabilizer for polymer dispersions.

  5. Oilfield chemicals for demulsification and enhanced oil recovery aids.

Specifications Of Solvay Igepal CA 897 Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeNonylphenol ethoxylate (NP-10)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to amber viscous liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.5 – 7.0
Cloud Point (°C, 1% solution)62 – 68
HLB Value13.0 – 13.8
Solubility in WaterFreely soluble at room temperature
Primary ApplicationsEmulsifier, wetting agent, solubilizer, detergent builder


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