As a trusted and experienced supplier of surfactants and related services, Alfa Chemistry offers a comprehensive portfolio of PPG-based surfactants, engineered to meet the demanding needs of various industries including personal care, pharmaceuticals, food processing, agriculture, and environmental technologies.
Products List
| CAS | Product Name | Inquiry |
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| 25322-69-4 | Polyropylene Glycol (PPG) | Inquiry |
| 25190-52-7 | PPG Stearate | Inquiry |
| 31394-71-5 | PPG Oleate | Inquiry |
| 37311-00-5 | PPG-Laureth | Inquiry |
| 642443-86-5 | PPG benzyl ether myristate | Inquiry |
| 68440-66-4 | PPG butyl ether Dimethicone | Inquiry |
| 9038-43-1 | PPG-Steareth | Inquiry |
| 9042-82-4 | PPG/SMDI Copolymer | Inquiry |
| 125857-75-2 | PEG/PPG Methyl Ether Dimethicone | Inquiry |
| 298211-68-4 | Methoxy PEG/PPG aminopropyl dimethicone | Inquiry |
| 37280-82-3 | PEG-PPG phosphate | Inquiry |
| 61419-46-3 | PEG/PPG dimethyl ether | Inquiry |
| 67762-87-2 | PEG/PPG Butyl Ether Dimethicone | Inquiry |
| 68937-55-3 | PEG/PPG Dimethicone | Inquiry |
| 9003-11-6 | PEG/PPG Copolymer | Inquiry |
| 13429-07-7 | 1-(2-Methoxypropoxy)-2-propanol | Inquiry |
| 155683-77-5 | Isodecanol, ethoxylated, propoxylated | Inquiry |
| 158451-77-5 | Polysilicone-13 | Inquiry |
| 25231-21-4 | Stearyl alcohol, propoxylated | Inquiry |
| 25322-69-4 | Polypropylene glycol | Inquiry |
| 25498-49-1 | Tripropylene glycol monomethyl ether | Inquiry |
| 25723-16-4 | 2-Ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol, propoxylated | Inquiry |
| 26142-30-3 | 1,2,3-Propanetriol, dimer, propoxylated | Inquiry |
| 26571-49-3 | Polypropylene glycol dioleate | Inquiry |
| 29911-27-1 | 2-Propanol, 1-(1-methyl-2-propoxyethoxy)- | Inquiry |
| 37286-64-9 | Polypropylene glycol methyl ether | Inquiry |
| 55934-93-5 | Tripropylene glycol n-butyl ether | Inquiry |
| 61849-72-7 | Methyl glucoside propoxylate | Inquiry |
| 63793-60-2 | Tetradecyl alcohol, propoxylated | Inquiry |
| 68238-81-3 | Lauryl alcohol, ethoxylated, propoxylated | Inquiry |
| 68439-51-0 | Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated, propoxylated | Inquiry |
| 88917-22-0 | Propanol, (2-methoxymethylethoxy)-, acetate | Inquiry |
| 9003-13-8 | Butoxypolypropylene glycol | Inquiry |
| 9038-95-3 | Polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene monobutyl ether | Inquiry |
| 9046-10-0 | Polypropylene glycol bis(2-aminopropyl) ether | Inquiry |
| 9051-49-4 | 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-, propoxylated | Inquiry |
| 9082-00-2 | Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, ether with 1,2,3-propanetriol (3:1) | Inquiry |
What Are PPG-Based Surfactants?
PPG-based surfactants are a sophisticated class of non-ionic surface-active agents primarily crafted from copolymers of polypropylene glycol (PPG) and polyethylene glycol (PEG). This unique molecular architecture bestows them with exceptional properties, making them indispensable in countless applications. Unlike many other surfactant types, their non-ionic nature often translates to excellent compatibility with other ingredients and a reduced tendency to irritate.
At their core, these surfactants are built with a fatty alcohol group combined with either polyethylene oxide or polypropylene oxide segments. This customizable structure is key to their versatility, allowing us to fine-tune their hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) by adjusting carbon chain lengths and oxidation values.
Key Properties and Advantages
Our PPG-based surfactants stand out due to a range of advantageous properties:
- Excellent Emulsification: Able to form and stabilize oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions by reducing interfacial tension.
- Superior Solubilization: Improve the dispersion of hydrophobic compounds in aqueous systems.
- Adjustable Foam Characteristics: Low to moderate foaming based on EO/PO ratio—ideal for both rinse-off and leave-on products.
- Wide Molecular Weight Range: From 180 to 8,800 Da, allowing for customizable water and oil solubility.
- Thermal and Chemical Stability: Suitable for high-temperature processing and chemically robust formulations.
Applications Across Industries
The versatility of PPG-based surfactants makes them invaluable across a multitude of sectors:
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Their excellent wetting and emulsifying capabilities make them ideal for skincare products, shampoos, and conditioners. For instance, specific PPG-based derivatives enhance product stability and improve the overall sensory experience.
- Food Processing: In the food industry, they serve as effective dispersants and defoaming agents, contributing to improved food texture and stability.
- Pharmaceuticals & Drug Delivery: PPG-based surfactants play a crucial role in enhancing drug bioavailability and permeability within drug delivery systems. Pluronic surfactants, for example, are widely recognized for improving drug absorption efficiency as effective drug carriers.
- Agriculture: They are employed to promote plant growth and enhance crop yields, often by improving the efficacy of agrochemical formulations or supporting beneficial microbial activity in the soil.
- Environmental Remediation: In environmental applications, they are instrumental in removing oil spills and soil contaminants, improving the efficiency of remediation processes. This includes their use in enhanced oil recovery techniques for improved resource extraction.
Whether you're developing new products, improving existing formulations, or seeking to enhance operational efficiency, our high-quality PPG-based surfactants are designed to deliver exceptional performance and value. Contact us today to discuss your specific needs and discover how our solutions can empower your success.
