It is a component used as a surfactant. It is obtained as a result of ethoxylation of high carbon chain alcohols with ethylene oxide. This compound is found as an ingredient in cleaning products, personal care products, industrial cleaners, pesticides, and many other industrial applications.
Alkohols, C12-18, ethoxylated, mix well with water and provide detergent properties in cleaning products by reducing surface tension. It helps dissolve oil and dirt and has foaming ability. In addition, it has the ability to hold oil and water together thanks to its emulsion forming feature.