Exxal™ branched alcohols
Key benefits
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Low pour point
Prohibits gel and wax formation, facilitates processing of alcohols and derivatives
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Biodegradability*
All of our alcohols and their ethoxylates meet the OECD 301F readily biodegradable threshold for isomeric mixtures
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Superior wetting power of derived surfactants
Excellent candidates for resource extraction and nonylphenol substitution
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Powerful solvency in coatings and inks
Fully soluble in hydrocarbon fluids while enhancing their solvency power
Technology study
Effect of surfactant concentration on the hydrophobicity of polydisperse ethoxylates
Technology study
Global supply with regional responsiveness
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Versatility and performance
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Acrylates adhesives
Exxal alcohols for acrylate adhesives can offer performance benefits across a wide variety of pressure sensitive adhesive applications.
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Additives – Fuels & lubricants
Exxal alcohols derivatives such as Esters, Zinc Dialkyl DithioPhosphates and Hindered phenols serve as intermediates in lubricant and additives applications.
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Surfactants
Our hydrophobes are key intermediates for surfactant manufacturers as they synthesize derivatives used in many applications.
Application-specific advantages
Featured news and research
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Coating applications
View our novel application of Exxal branched alcohol based surfactants for low-VOC coalescents.
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Cold water detergency
View our poster at CESIO comparing cold water detergency performance between different alkyl ethoxylates.
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Biodegradation and Ecotoxicity of Branched Alcohol Ethoxylates
Study data will help manufacturers determine proper regulatory classification of products.
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Mammalian toxicity testing of higher alcohol ethoxylates
Read previously unpublished data from 59 toxicology studies on alcohol ethoxylates (AE) produced from branched and highly linear alcohols produced by ExxonMobil.
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EPA Safer Choice ecolabeling
Exxal alcohol-based ethoxylated surfactants within specific ethoxylation ranges meet EPA Safer Choice Direct Release Criteria.