Tergitol Nonionic Surfactants Supplier in Malaysia
Tergitol is a trade family of nonionic surfactants used as detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents and stabilisers in industrial formulation. It is not one chemical: commercial series include NP nonylphenol ethoxylates, 15-S secondary alcohol ethoxylates and specialty grades such as XD.
Buyers usually order by grade code. Common NP enquiries name NP-9, NP-10, NP-6 and NP-40, which differ mainly in ethoxylate chain length and water behaviour. 15-S grades are secondary alcohol ethoxylates selected when that series is written into the formulation or process specification.
Applications include household and industrial cleaners, textile wetting and scouring, paints and coatings, general manufacturing and emulsion work, agrochemical systems and selected laboratory uses. Appearance ranges from clear liquid to paste or solid depending on the grade and temperature.
Send the exact grade or series, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation for the named material.
- Appearance
- clear to hazy liquid, paste or solid depending on grade and temperature
Tergitol grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tergitol NP-9 | liquid nonylphenol ethoxylate nonionic surfactant | — | Detergent, wetting and emulsifying work in cleaners, textile processing and general industrial formulations where an NP-9 grade is specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Tergitol NP-10 | liquid nonylphenol ethoxylate nonionic surfactant | — | Wetting, scouring and emulsification duties close to NP-9, selected when the buyer specification names NP-10 ethoxylate chain length. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Tergitol NP-6 | liquid nonylphenol ethoxylate nonionic surfactant | — | Lower-EO NP grades used where a more hydrophobic ethoxylate balance is required for emulsification or oil-phase work. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Tergitol NP-40 | higher-EO nonylphenol ethoxylate, often paste or solid at ambient temperature | — | Higher-hydrophilicity NP grades for aqueous systems that need stronger water solubility or a higher EO count than NP-9 or NP-10. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Tergitol 15-S series | secondary alcohol ethoxylate liquid or soft paste depending on EO grade | — | Nonionic wetting, detergent and emulsifying grades based on secondary alcohol ethoxylates when a 15-S type is specified instead of an NP grade. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Tergitol XD and related specialty grades | liquid or paste specialty nonionic surfactant | — | Specialty formulation work where the buyer names XD or another Tergitol specialty grade rather than a standard NP or 15-S type. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy tergitol from ChemTrade
Request a quote for tergitol
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Surfactant type | nonionic ethoxylate surfactant family | — |
| Chemistry series | NP nonylphenol ethoxylates, 15-S secondary alcohol ethoxylates, or specialty Tergitol grades as specified | — |
| Appearance | clear to hazy liquid, paste or solid, depending on grade and temperature | — |
| Water behaviour | water solubility and cloud point vary with ethoxylate chain length; confirm against the named grade | — |
| Grade identifiers to confirm | series and grade code, EO type, cloud point, HLB and active content as required | — |
Tergitol applications
Safety and handling
Handle according to the safety data sheet for the specific grade. Keep containers sealed, cool and dry, and use suitable protective equipment during transfer and formulation.
Common questions about tergitol
Is Tergitol a single chemical or a product family?
Tergitol is a trade family of nonionic surfactants rather than one substance. Commercial series include NP nonylphenol ethoxylates, 15-S secondary alcohol ethoxylates and specialty grades such as XD. Always name the grade code in the enquiry rather than ordering against the bare trade name alone.
Which Tergitol grades are commonly requested?
Buyers often name NP-9, NP-10, NP-6, NP-40, 15-S ethoxylate grades and specialty types such as XD. NP grades differ mainly by ethoxylate chain length, while 15-S grades are secondary alcohol ethoxylates. State the grade printed on your current specification or SDS.
Does one CAS number cover all Tergitol grades?
No. Different series have different chemical identities and CAS numbers. A single CAS should not be assumed for the whole family. Request the SDS and specification for the exact grade you need so identity and handling data match the material offered.
What is the difference between Tergitol NP and 15-S grades?
NP grades are nonylphenol ethoxylates, while 15-S grades are secondary alcohol ethoxylates. They are related nonionic surfactants but are not automatic substitutes. Match the series and grade to the formulation or process specification before changing type.
Can Tergitol be used in cleaners, textiles and coatings?
Yes. Named grades are widely used for wetting, detergent action and emulsification in cleaners, textile processing and coating systems, and may also appear in industrial manufacture, agrochemical work and laboratory protocols. Suitability depends on the selected grade and the finished formulation.
What information is needed for a Tergitol quotation?
Provide the exact grade or series, application, any cloud-point, HLB or ethoxylate requirement, quantity and delivery location. List preferred packing and documents such as SDS or a certificate of analysis so the quotation can address the full requirement.