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

Solvay Igepal CO-987 Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

Solvay Igepal CO-987 is a nonionic surfactant in the Igepal CO series, featuring nonylphenol ethoxylate chemistry with ~9.5 EO units. It delivers excellent emulsification, wetting, and detergency in industrial cleaners, agrochemicals, and emulsion polymerization. Known for low foaming, high stability, and broad pH tolerance, it replaces higher-EO variants where balanced performance and cost-efficiency are critical.
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Features Of Solvay Igepal CO-987 Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Highly effective wetting and emulsifying agent with excellent low-foaming performance.

  2. Outstanding stability across broad pH range (pH 2–13) and in presence of electrolytes.

  3. Low cloud point (~50 °C), enabling efficient use in ambient-temperature formulations.

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

  5. Consistent batch-to-batch quality supported by Solvay’s stringent manufacturing controls.

Typical Applications Of Solvay Igepal CO-987 Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Industrial cleaning formulations for metal parts, machinery, and equipment.

  2. Agrochemical adjuvants enhancing pesticide dispersion and foliar retention.

  3. Emulsion polymerization stabilizer in acrylic and styrene-butadiene latex production.

  4. Textile processing aid for scouring, desizing, and dye leveling.

  5. Paint and coating additives improving pigment wetting and formulation stability.

Specifications Of Solvay Igepal CO-987 Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeNonylphenol ethoxylate (NP9EO, ~9 moles EO)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Active Content (w/w %)~100% (neat)
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.0–7.0
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)48–52 °C
SolubilityFreely soluble in water and common organic solvents
Storage StabilityStable at room temperature for ≥24 months in sealed container


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