Nonylphenol 6 mole, or more precisely Nonylphenol Ethoxylate 6 mole, is a type of nonionic surfactant that was widely used in various industries in the past. It is produced by combining nonylphenol with 6 moles of ethylene oxide. The number 6 indicates the average number of ethylene oxide units in the molecule.

Structure and Properties

Structure: Nonylphenol ethoxylate has a hydrophobic part (nonylphenol hydrocarbon chain) and a hydrophilic part (ethylene oxide chain). This dual structure allows this substance to interact with both oily substances and water.
Properties: NPE-6 has emulsifying, foaming, wetting and good solubility in water. These properties have led to this substance being used as a surface active agent in many products.

Nonylphenol ethoxylate 6 mol applications

Detergent industries: Used as the base of many industrial and household detergents such as dishwashing liquid, shampoo, laundry detergent and industrial cleaners.
Textile industries: Used in textile processes for softening, wetting and increasing dye absorption.
Paper and pulp industries: Used in various stages of paper production to improve quality and reduce costs.
Agriculture: Used as an emulsifier in the formulation of agricultural pesticides and fertilizers.
Paint and coating industries: Used as an emulsifier and dispersing agent in the production of paints and coatings.