Description
It is a nonionic surfactant with various applications.
NP-9 functions effectively as a wetting agent, detergent, emulsifier, and dispersant due to its balanced hydrophilic and hydrophobic structure.
NP-9, or nonylphenol ethoxylate with an average of 9 moles of ethylene oxide, is a commercially produced chemical.
It is a type of nonionic surfactant, and its production and distribution are handled by various chemical companies globally. Genome specialiteis FZC is a trusted supplier and stockiest for NP 9
NP 9 Chemical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Nonylphenol Ethoxylate |
| CAS number | 127087-87-0 |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to clear, colorless viscous liquid |
| Molecular formula | C₁₅H₂₄O(C₂H₄O)ₓ (x ≈ 9) |
| Molecular weight | Approximately 616–620 g/mol |
| HLB (Hydrophilic–Lipophilic Balance) | 12.9 |
| Cloud point (1% aqueous solution) | 52–56 °C |
| Pour point | −1 °C |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 6.0–7.5 |
| Viscosity at 25 °C | 243 cP |
| Density at 20 °C | 1.055 g/mL |
| Flash point (closed cup) | 237–247 °C (459–477 °F) |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, chlorinated solvents, and most polar solvents |
NP 9 Uses
Detergency and Cleaning:
Np 9 dissolves dirt, grease, and oil, used in industrial and commercial cleaning products, degreasers, and laundry detergents.
Emulsifier:
NP‑9 lets oil and water mix by forming a stable emulsion between them. This is vital in products like paints, coatings, and metalworking fluids.
Wetting Agent: It improves the spreading and penetration of liquids onto surfaces, which is important in textile processing (for better dye absorption) and agrochemicals (to help pesticides spread on plants).
Why Genome Specialities Nonylphenol Ethoxylate-NP 9 is important?
Superior Detergency: Effortlessly penetrates, lifts, and emulsifies heavy oils, grease, and stubborn soils.
Excellent Wetting Agent: Lowers the surface tension of water, allowing solutions to spread quickly and evenly across surfaces.
Formulation Stability: Highly stable in the presence of dilute acids, alkalis, and hard water. It blends seamlessly with anionic, cationic, and other non-ionic surfactants.
Rapid Dissolution: Dissolves easily in cold or warm water for seamless blending in manufacturing processes
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