Ethoxylated Alcohols

CAS No. Inquiry for more information / INCI Name: Laureth-X, Ceteareth-X, Trideceth-X, Oleth-X, Isodeceth-X, and Pareth-X

AGRICULTUREANIMAL CAREANIMAL FOOD & FEED

Ethoxylated alcohols are high-performance surfactants used in the animal-related industry for their emulsifying, wetting, and cleaning properties. In animal nutrition, they enhance the solubility and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients in feed additives, improving overall feed efficiency. In veterinary and agricultural applications, they serve as key ingredients in disinfectants, detergents, and sanitation products, ensuring optimal hygiene in animal care facilities, farms, and dairy processing. Ideal for use in feed processing, veterinary formulations, and farm sanitation, ethoxylated alcohols provide superior functionality across multiple animal-related industries.

Key Benefits and Uses of Ethoxylated Alcohols:

  • Nutrient Solubilization
    Improves emulsification and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) in feed additives.

  • Wetting and Cleaning Agent
    Enhances the spread of disinfectants and cleaning agents on surfaces, equipment, and livestock environments.

  • Formulation Flexibility
    Available in various ethoxylation levels for tailoring hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) to application needs.

  • Mild, Non-Ionic Behavior
    Low reactivity and compatibility with enzymes, acids, alkalis, and other surfactant types.

  • Multi-Industry Animal Applications
    Effective in animal feed, veterinary sprays, teat dips, livestock housing cleaners, and oral suspensions.

Common Applications Include:

  • Feed premixes and emulsified vitamin supplements

  • Disinfectant sprays for farm surfaces and tools

  • Dairy processing sanitation and milking equipment cleaners

  • Livestock shampoos, teat dips, and antiseptic washes

  • Veterinary emulsions, suspensions, and oral solutions

Why Choose Ethoxylated Alcohols?

  • Improves Hygiene and Feed Efficiency

  • Compatible with a Wide Range of Actives and Additives

  • Excellent Emulsification for Oil-Based Nutrients

  • Non-Ionic and Stable Across pH Ranges

  • Cost-Effective, Multi-Purpose Formulation Ingredient

Important Safety Information:

  • Aquatic Toxicity Concerns: Some ethoxylated alcohols may be moderately toxic to aquatic life and are not readily biodegradable. Care should be taken to prevent environmental discharge.

  • Mild Eye or Skin Irritation: Use gloves and eye protection when handling concentrated forms or powder variants.

  • Storage and Handling: Store in sealed containers away from heat, moisture, and strong oxidizing agents.

  • Regulatory Oversight: Specific ethoxylated alcohols may be regulated in animal feed applications depending on region. Verify with local regulatory authorities before use in feed-grade formulations.