Chemical Formula: C₂₄H₄₂O₁₂
Physical Appearance: Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid or paste with a mild caharacteristic (phenolic) odor. Soluble in water, has excellent emulsification properties in oils and organic solvents.
Applications: Used as emulsifier and wetting agent in industrial cleaners, laundry detergents, degreasers, and hard-surface cleaners. It acts as an emulsifier, dispersant, and stabilizer in agrochemical formulations and pigment dispersions in paints and coatings industry.