Name: ROKAnol L2 (Laureth-2)
Brand: ROKAnol®
Availability: InStock

General terms of sale

PCC Group

ROKAnol® L2 is a non-ionic surfactant (ethoxylated fatty alcohols, INCI name: Laureth-2). The product belongs to the group of surfactants based on lauryl alcohol. It differs from ROKAnol® LK2 (INCI name: Laureth-2), which is mainly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of anionic surfactants (lauryl ether sulphates, SLES), in water content (0.3% max.).

It is a transparent or turbid liquid which over time gets clear at the top and turbid with a sediment at the bottom (50 max. Pt/Co scale) at 40°C. ROKAnol® L2 is poorly soluble in water, it makes turbid solutions. The commercial product contains over 99.9% of the active substance, and solidifies at a temperature of about 0°C. Compared to the other ROKAnols® of L series, it has a low HLB.ROKAnol® L2 is used as an ingredient in cosmetic formulations, such as shampoos, shower gels, bath lotions, and other washable cosmetics, in which it acts as a cleaning agent and rheology modifier (thickening agent). It also demonstrates the ability to solubilize a wide range of perfumes and active ingredients.ROKAnol® L2 is used in various types of preparations intended for washing, cleaning, laundry, usually in compositions with other non-ionic, anionic or cationic surfactants. ROKAnol L2 can be used in an oxidizing, reducing and hard water environment. It is active in acid and neutral baths, and diluted alkalis.ROKAnol® L2 does not exhibit any foaming properties, but it is characterised by very good detergent, emulsifying and dispersing properties. Product meets biodegradability criteria in accordance with OECD methodology (biodegradability data based on literature data).Product covered by ADR/RID regulations.

Properties and applications

Advantages of the product:

ability to thicken cosmetic formulations;
ability to solubilize perfumes and active ingredients;
it is compatible with non-ionic, anionic and cationic surfactants;
resistant to acids and alkalis;
resistant to oxidizing agents, reducing agents and hard water;

Application:

body wash and care agents;
hair washing, care, colouring and styling agents;
face washing and care preparations (moisturizing creams, facial scrubs, anti-acne creams);
colour cosmetics;
perfumes;
detergents for household use.

Manufacturer: PCC Exol SA

PCC EXOL SA is one of the most important manufacturers of surfactants and chemical formulations in Central and Eastern Europe. The company offers surfactants, specialist additives and chemical formulations for many branches of industry.

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