AEO-2
Other name: Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylate (AEO-2)
Use: detergant raw materials
Origin: Made In China
Nanjing Chem Co.,Ltd is one of the leading AEO-2 suppliers and also a professional detergant raw materials manufacturer in China.
Contact us
- No.420 Zhonghua Road,Qinghuai District, Nanjing,China 210001
- 008618005174481
- Mr.Sam
- sales@nanjingchem.com
Product Introduction
AEO-2 Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylate
Nanjing Chem Co.,Ltd is one of the leading AEO-2 suppliers and also a professional detergant raw materials manufacturer in China.
AEO-2 (Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylate) is a classic low EO addition nonionic surfactant synthesized from C12-C14 natural fatty alcohol and ethylene oxide. As a foundational raw material in detergent and surfactant formulation industries, AEO-2 features low hydrophilicity, strong oil solubility, excellent degreasing capacity and outstanding emulsification performance for oil-water systems. It is widely compounded with AEO-7, AES, LAS and other surfactants to upgrade cleaning efficiency of household and industrial detergents.
Product Introduction of AEO-2
Core Chemical Property & Advantages
AEO-2 carries 2 moles of ethylene oxide groups on straight-chain C12-C14 alcohol, with an HLB value of 6.3, showing lipophilic dominant characteristics compared to higher EO AEO series products.
Key product strengths for downstream manufacturers:
- Powerful oil dissolving & heavy grease removal performance, ideal for industrial heavy-duty cleaning formulas
- Excellent compatibility with anionic, cationic and other nonionic surfactants, no flocculation or stratification after compounding
- Low foam tendency under high-concentration washing conditions, suitable for low-foam industrial cleaning production lines
- Good biodegradability, meets global eco-friendly detergent raw material standards
- Narrow EO distribution, low free PEG content, stable batch quality without turbidity or precipitation
- Low skin irritation, applicable for mild daily chemical cleaning formulations
Our factory optimizes ethoxylation green synthesis craft for AEO-2, effectively reducing side products and residual catalysts, lowering wastewater pollutant discharge during production while lifting product purity consistency.
Technical Specifications of Industrial Grade AEO-2
Standard industrial bulk specification
| Test Item | Standard Index |
|---|---|
| Appearance (25℃) | Colorless transparent oily liquid |
| Color (Hazen) | ≤20 |
| Hydroxyl Value (mgKOH/g) | 194–206 |
| 1% Aqueous pH Value (25℃) | 5.5–7.5 |
| Water Content | ≤0.10% |
| Free PEG Content | ≤1.5% |
| HLB Value | 6.3 |
| Carbon Chain Composition | C12~C14 mixed natural fatty alcohol |
| Biodegradation Rate | ≥92% |
Packaging: 200kg iron plastic drum / IBC 1000L tote tank; customized packaging available for small batch orders.
Main Industrial Applications of AEO-2 Surfactant
As core detergent raw material, AEO-2 covers multiple downstream industrial segments:
- Household Detergent Raw Materials
Compound with AEO-7, sodium lauryl ether sulfate (AES) for laundry liquid, dishwashing liquid, multi-surface all-purpose cleaner to boost oil stain removal capacity.
- Industrial Heavy-Duty Cleaning Agent
Metal degreaser, machinery parts washing liquid, textile wool scouring agent, leather degreasing auxiliary, removes mineral oil, lubricant grease efficiently.
- Emulsifier for Surfactant Compound Base
Used as primary lipophilic emulsifier to match high-EO AEO products, stabilize oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsion systems for cleaning formulations.
- Daily Chemical Auxiliary Raw Material
Shampoo, body wash, hand soap mild formula additive, improves spreadability and reduces irritation of finished products.
- Textile & Leather Processing Agent
Wetting penetrant, degreasing agent in fabric pretreatment, leather fat removal before tanning process.
- Formulation Intermediate for Other Surfactants
Raw material for sulfonation, esterification modification to synthesize special anionic surfactant derivatives.
Our Professional AEO-2 Manufacturing Factory Strength
We are a full-chain surfactant manufacturer specializing in AEO series detergent raw materials, integrating independent R&D, green production, quality inspection and global export service.
Factory Basic Scale & Team Profile
- Total factory land area: 100 mu (66,700 square meters)
- Total in-house staff: 150 people covering production operation, quality control, sales and after-sales technical service
- Professional R&D technical team: 30 full-time chemical engineers and lab technicians
- Independent central laboratory equipped with complete surfactant testing instruments for batch full-index inspection before delivery
R&D & Green Process Research System
Our R&D center maintains long-term cooperative research partnerships with multiple universities and scientific research institutes, focusing on three core research directions targeting AEO-2 and full AEO product line:
- Green ethoxylation production craft improvement for AEO-2, cutting energy consumption and catalyst waste generation
- Continuous quality upgrading of AEO series surfactants, controlling narrow EO distribution and low free PEG to stabilize finished formula performance for clients
- Whole-process wastewater, waste solid and exhaust gas disposal technology research for surfactant production workshop
All production workshops adopt closed circulation reaction equipment, avoiding raw material volatilization loss and lowering environmental pollutant output, complying with national industrial environmental protection standards and global EU REACH export requirements.
Environmental Waste & Solid Waste Treatment Capacity
We build supporting centralized wastewater treatment station and solid waste recycling unit inside the factory zone:
- Production wastewater undergoes precipitation, filtration, biochemical degradation multi-stage treatment before standard discharge
- Waste catalyst and residual distillation solid waste classified for centralized harmless recycling
- Real-time online monitoring of discharge indexes to ensure zero excessive pollutant emission during AEO-2 mass production
Compared with traditional old craft manufacturers, our optimized green process reduces wastewater treatment cost by 28% per ton of AEO-2 product and lowers organic waste generation significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions About AEO-2
Q1: What is the core difference between AEO-2 and AEO-7?
AEO-2 has only 2 EO groups with HLB 6.3, lipophilic dominant, mainly for dissolving heavy grease and oil emulsification. AEO-7 owns higher EO addition with stronger water solubility, focuses on wetting and general detergency. Factories usually compound AEO-2 + AEO-7 to balance degreasing and cleaning effect.
Q2: Can AEO-2 be used alone to make detergent?
Single AEO-2 has poor water solubility, easy stratification when diluted with pure water. It must be compounded with high-EO surfactants or anionic surfactants (AES, LAS) to prepare stable liquid detergent formulas.
Q3: What documents can you provide for AEO-2 export customs clearance?
We supply full export supporting documents: COA certificate of analysis, TDS technical data sheet, MSDS safety data sheet, commercial invoice, packing list, and support REACH registration declaration materials for EU clients.
Q4: What is your minimum order quantity for AEO-2?
MOQ: one 200kg drum for trial sample order; mass bulk supply by IBC tank or full container load (20GP / 40HQ) with factory direct competitive price.
Q5: Does your factory support customized index adjustment of AEO-2?
Yes. Our 30-person R&D team can adjust hydroxyl value, EO distribution and auxiliary indexes according to clients’ special formulation demands via joint lab testing.
Why Choose Us as Your AEO-2 Supplier
- Self-owned 100 mu production plant, no middlemen, stable annual output of AEO series surfactants for continuous bulk delivery
- Independent R&D lab with 30 professional technicians, university joint green process optimization, consistent batch quality control
- Complete environmental waste disposal system, eco-friendly production, meets global chemical export environmental standards
- Free formulation technical consultation: our engineers provide compound ratio suggestion for detergent production
- Flexible packaging & fast shipment, support Shanghai port full container FOB delivery for global buyers
- One-stop export document service, professional after-sales tracking for overseas distributors and manufacturers
