Description
Genome Specialiteis FZC is a trusted supplier and exporter of NP-10 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate 10 EO), a high-performance nonionic surfactant widely used in detergents, textile processing, agrochemicals, paints, coatings, oilfield chemicals, and industrial cleaning formulations. Our NP-10 is manufactured to meet international quality standards, ensuring excellent emulsifying, wetting, dispersing, and detergent properties for a wide range of industrial applications.
NP-10, also known as Nonylphenol Ethoxylate (10 EO), is produced by reacting nonylphenol with approximately 10 moles of ethylene oxide. It offers outstanding compatibility with both water and organic solvents, making it a versatile surfactant for numerous formulations.
Chemical Properties of Np 10
| Property | Description / Value |
| Chemical name | Nonylphenol Ethoxylate (10 EO) |
| Common name | NP-10 |
| Chemical type | Nonionic surfactant |
| CAS number | 127087-87-0 (general NPEs) |
| Molecular formula | C₁₅H₂₄O(C₂H₄O)₁₀ (approximate) |
| Average molecular weight | ~660 g/mol |
| Ethoxylation degree | ~10 moles of ethylene oxide |
| Ionic nature | Nonionic |
| HLB value | ~13–14 |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to clear viscous liquid |
| Odor | Mild, characteristic |
| Solubility in water | Soluble |
| Solubility in organic solvents | Soluble in alcohols, ketones, aromatic and chlorinated solvents |
| Cloud point (1% aq. solution) | ~55–60 °C |
| pH (1% aq. solution) | 6.0–7.5 |
| Density (20 °C) | ~1.05 g/mL |
| Viscosity (25 °C) | ~200–300 cP |
| Flash point | >230 °C (closed cup) |
| Chemical stability | Stable under normal storage conditions |
| Reactivity | Non-reactive; incompatible with strong oxidizing agents |
| Primary function | Emulsifier, detergent, wetting agent, dispersant |
Key Features & Benefits of NP 10
Excellent emulsifying properties
Superior wetting and detergency performance
High dispersing efficiency
Good compatibility with ionic and nonionic surfactants
Excellent hard water tolerance
Stable over a wide pH range
Highly soluble in water and organic solvents
Low foaming characteristics
Suitable for a wide range of industrial formulations
Reliable performance under varying processing conditions
Applications of Np 10
Genome Specialities supplies high-quality NP-10 for a broad range of industrial applications.
Industrial Cleaners & Detergents
NP-10 is widely used as an effective wetting agent, emulsifier, and detergent in household cleaners, industrial cleaning products, degreasers, hard surface cleaners, and heavy-duty detergent formulations.
Paints & Coatings
Acts as an excellent pigment dispersant and flow modifier, improving paint stability, color development, surface finish, and application performance.
Textile Industry
Used during textile processing for wetting, scouring, washing, dyeing, and finishing of natural and synthetic fibers.
Paper Industry
Enhances wetting and dispersion during paper manufacturing, improving process efficiency and product quality.
Agrochemicals
Functions as a highly effective emulsifier and dispersing agent in pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide formulations, improving product stability and application performance.
Metalworking Fluids
Provides emulsification, corrosion inhibition, and ingredient dispersion in cutting oils, lubricants, and metalworking fluids.
Oil & Gas Industry
Used in drilling fluids, enhanced oil recovery formulations, crude oil washing, and industrial oilfield chemical applications.
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