G18

CAS No.: 31694-55-0

G18 is a multifunctional glycerol polyether nonionic surfactant offering excellent moisturizing, lubricating, wetting, and solubilizing properties.

Its outstanding compatibility with various surfactant systems and stability across a wide pH range enable flexible formulation design. G18 provides smooth sensory characteristics, effective moisture retention, and enhanced formulation performance.

G18 is widely used as a humectant, lubricant, skin-conditioning agent, dispersing aid, viscosity modifier, and solubilizer in personal care and industrial applications, including baby care formulations, shampoos, and metal processing flux systems.

Chemical and physical property

Item	Index	Standard
Appearance (25℃)	Colorless liquid	Visual inspection
Water (KARL-FISHER, %w/w)	≤0.50	GB/T11275-2007
pH value (1% aqueous solution)	5.0 – 7.0	GB/T6368-2008
Solubility	Easily soluble in water	Visual inspection

Performance and application

• Multifunctional Formulation Additive: G18 functions as a versatile additive with excellent moisturizing, lubricating, dispersing, solubilizing, viscosity-modifying, plasticizing, and foam-regulating properties.
• Personal Care Applications: Used as an effective humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient, G18 provides a smooth and silky skin feel. It is suitable for personal care formulations including baby bath products, shampoos, and other mild-care products requiring excellent moisturizing performance.
• Surfactant & Formulation Compatibility: G18 offers excellent compatibility with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants, making it suitable for a wide range of formulation systems.
• Industrial Applications: Widely used as a moisturizing and lubricating additive in metal processing formulations, particularly in flux systems, where it improves lubrication performance and formulation stability.

Package and storage

200 KG / 1000KG drum, stored in cool, dry and well-ventilated place, shelf life 2 years.

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