Global Industrial Surfactants & Specialty Actives Portfolio
Leading strategic exporters and suppliers of 150+ industrial surfactants, including LABSA, SLES, and high-purity ethoxylates. We bridge the gap between Indian manufacturing excellence and global demand for high-performance detergent, personal care, and industrial cleaning actives.
Surfactants & Specialty Actives: Comprehensive Export Portfolio
| Chemical Product | Chemical Family | Grades & Primary Applications |
|---|---|---|
| LABSA | LABSA / LAS family | 96% acid, 90% acid, 65% paste; used in detergents, dishwash, and industrial cleaners. |
| LAS / SLAS | LABSA / LAS family | Powder, needle, granular, 70% solution; used in laundry and automatic dishwashing. |
| LAB | LABSA / LAS family | C10-C13, C11-C14; high-purity detergent feedstock for LABSA/LAS production. |
| Dodecylbenzene / Alkylbenzene Intermediates | LABSA / LAS family | Detergent intermediate, sulfonation feedstock; narrow and heavy cut grades. |
| Sulfonated LAB Intermediates | LABSA / LAS family | Acid slurry, low-dioxane, low-color paste/liquid; used in cleaners. |
| Alkylbenzene Sulfonates, Mixed-chain | LABSA / LAS family | Sodium, calcium, ammonium, and magnesium salts; for heavy-duty cleaners. |
| Detergent Active Blends (LABSA/LAS based) | LABSA / LAS family | Spray-dried powder, liquid detergent, and handwash blends for FMCG. |
| Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) | Chlorinated Solvents family | 99%, 99.5%, 99.9% purity grades; widely used in dry cleaning, industrial metal degreasing, and chemical intermediates. |
| Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates | Alcohol ethoxylate family | 3EO to 20EO; used in laundry, textile scouring, and agro formulations. |
| Alcohol Ethoxylates | Alcohol ethoxylate family | C9-11 6EO, C12-15 3EO; low-foam and high-foam grades for home care. |
| Alcohol Ether Ethoxylates | Alcohol ethoxylate family | Cold-water soluble, various foam grades for industrial detergents. |
| Ethoxylated Synthetic Alcohols | Alcohol ethoxylate family | Cosmetic and industrial grades; low-odor and narrow-range. |
| Primary Alcohol Ethoxylates | Alcohol ethoxylate family | C12-14, C16-18; high-active liquids and flakes for textiles. |
| Secondary Alcohol Ethoxylates | Alcohol ethoxylate family | 2-4EO to 8-10EO; high-performance wetting agents for industrial systems. |
| C12-C15 Alcohol Ethoxylates | Alcohol ethoxylate family | 3EO to 11EO; ideal for dishwash liquids and laundry applications. |
| SLES (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate) | AES / SLES family | 70% & 28% active, low-dioxane; used in shampoos, body wash, and toothpaste. |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | AES / SLES family | Personal-care, cosmetic, and industrial paste grades. |
| Alcohol Ether Sulfates (AES) | AES / SLES family | 70% paste, 28% liquid; high-foam for home and personal care. |
| ALES (Ammonium Lauryl Ether Sulfate) | AES / SLES family | Mild foam booster; ideal for rinse-off cosmetic products. |
| SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) | AES / SLES family | Needle, powder, and paste; toothpaste and shampoo grades. |
| Sodium Coco Ether Sulfate | AES / SLES family | Mild, sulfate-free blends for baby-care and personal care. |
| Sodium Oleyl Ether Sulfate | AES / SLES family | Low-irritation cosmetic and industrial wash grades. |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) | CAPB / betaine family | 30%, 35%, 45% active; used in shampoos and facial cleansers. |
| Lauramidopropyl Betaine | CAPB / betaine family | Mild viscosity builder for baby-care and clear liquid cleansers. |
| Coco Betaine | CAPB / betaine family | 30% & 40% solution; low-free-amine for rinse-off products. |
| Oleyl Betaine | CAPB / betaine family | Conditioning and high-foam; used in premium hair and skin cleansers. |
| Amphoacetates | CAPB / betaine family | Sodium cocoamphoacetate; for sulfate-free, baby-care formulations. |
| Amphopropionates | CAPB / betaine family | Mild foam-booster for shampoos and body-wash. |
| Betaines Family Blends | CAPB / betaine family | Sulfate-free, high-purity blends for face and body wash. |
| Alpha Olefin Sulfonates (AOS) | AOS / olefin sulfonate family | 40% & 60% active, needle/liquid; for laundry and shampoos. |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | AOS / olefin sulfonate family | Paste, powder, and liquid; high-foam grades for cleansers. |
| Sodium Olefin Sulfonate | AOS / olefin sulfonate family | 35% to 90% active; industrial and heavy-duty cleaning grades. |
| Olefin Sulfonate Blends | AOS / olefin sulfonate family | Ready blends for handwash, institutional, and industrial wash. |
| Internal Olefin Sulfonates | AOS / olefin sulfonate family | Wetting and textile grades for specialty cleaners. |
| External Olefin Sulfonates | AOS / olefin sulfonate family | High-active, water-soluble grades for detergent systems. |
| Hydrolyzed Olefin Sulfonate Intermediates | AOS / olefin sulfonate family | Acid form and salts; used as specialty surfactant concentrates. |
| Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG) | APG family | C8 to C16, 50%-70% active; for green home and personal care. |
| Coco Glucoside | APG family | Mild, sulfate-free cosmetic grade for shampoos and facial cleansers. |
| Decyl Glucoside | APG family | High-purity, mild cleansing grades for skin and hair care. |
| Lauryl Glucoside | APG family | Clear liquid foam-booster for sulfate-free personal care. |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | APG family | Solubilizer and mild surfactant for household and skin care. |
| C12-16 Alkyl Glucoside | APG family | High-active liquid for industrial and home-care rinse-off. |
| C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside | APG family | Foam-booster and specialty formulation grades for green cleaning. |
| Methyl Ester Sulfonates (MES) | MES family | C12-18, powder/paste; used in eco-friendly laundry and dishwashing. |
| MES Sodium Salt | MES family | Granule and liquid; builder-compatible for detergent powders. |
| Methyl Ester Sulfonate Paste | MES family | 70%-80% active, low-color; high-active for cleansing products. |
| Methyl Ester Sulfonate Powder | MES family | Spray-dried, instant soluble grades for premium laundry detergents. |
| Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Sulfonates | MES family | Mixed-chain C12-C18 liquid and powder for detergents. |
| Palm-based MES | MES family | Eco-industrial grades for sustainable “green” detergents. |
| Vegetable-oil-based MES | MES family | Soy, palm, and sunflower based for sustainable laundry systems. |
| Sorbitan Monostearate | Sorbitan ester / polysorbate family | Food, pharma, and cosmetic emulsifier for creams and ointments. |
| Sorbitan Monolaurate | Sorbitan ester / polysorbate family | Solubilizer and emulsifier for pharma and personal care. |
| Sorbitan Monooleate | Sorbitan ester / polysorbate family | Wetting agent and emulsifier for coatings and food emulsions. |
| Sorbitan Trioleate | Sorbitan ester / polysorbate family | Industrial lubricant and high-viscosity emulsifier. |
| Polysorbate 20 | Sorbitan ester / polysorbate family | Injectable and fragrance-solubilizing grades for pharma/cosmetics. |
| Polysorbate 60 | Sorbitan ester / polysorbate family | Food and topical cream emulsifier; low-odor grades. |
| Polysorbate 80 | Sorbitan ester / polysorbate family | Pharma-grade solubilizer for injectables and food systems. |
| Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) | Quat / cationic family | 50% to 100% active; disinfectant for sanitizers and preservatives. |
| DDAC | Quat / cationic family | Industrial biocide and water-treatment preservative. |
| CTAC | Quat / cationic family | Antistatic and softening agent for hair conditioners. |
| Distearyldimonium Chloride | Quat / cationic family | Fabric-softener and high-purity conditioner grades. |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | Quat / cationic family | Premium detangling and softening agent for hair care. |
| Cetylpyridinium Chloride | Quat / cationic family | Oral-care antiseptic and pharma-grade preservative. |
| Tallow Trimethyl Ammonium Salts | Quat / cationic family | Industrial antistatic and fabric softener actives. |
| Poloxamer 407 | EO/PO block copolymer family | High-purity solubilizer and ointment base for pharma. |
| Poloxamer 188 | EO/PO block copolymer family | Low-endotoxin injectable grade for biotech and pharma. |
| Pluronic-type Block Copolymers | EO/PO block copolymer family | Defoamers and dispersants for paints and industrial cleaners. |
| EO-PO Copolymer Surfactants | EO/PO block copolymer family | Low-foam wetting and dispersing for industrial cleaning. |
| Reverse EO/PO Block Copolymers | EO/PO block copolymer family | Process-aid and antifoam for drilling and textiles. |
| Ethylene Oxide Propylene Oxide Adducts | EO/PO block copolymer family | Specialty low-foam emulsifiers for industrial detergents. |
| EO/PO Surfactant Blends | EO/PO block copolymer family | Ready-to-use industrial cleaner and defoamer packages. |
| Monoethanolamine (MEA) | Ethanolamine family | 99% technical and gas-treatment grades; surfactant intermediate. |
| Diethanolamine (DEA) | Ethanolamine family | Industrial emulsifier for gas-treatment and cleaners. |
| Triethanolamine (TEA) | Ethanolamine family | 99% & 85% cosmetic grades; pH-adjuster and emulsifier. |
| Aminoethanol Blends | Ethanolamine family | Corrosion-inhibitor and neutralizer formulation grades. |
| Ethanolamine Salts | Ethanolamine family | Laurate and cocoate salts for high-performance surfactants. |
| Alkanolamine Surfactant Intermediates | Ethanolamine family | Low-water, neutralized grades for detergent manufacturing. |
| Fatty Acid Ethanolamides | Ethanolamine family | CDEA and CMEA foam boosters for shampoos and cleaners. |
| Cocamide DEA (CDEA) | CDEA / foam booster family | 85%-95% active; viscosity builder for shampoos and soaps. |
| Cocamide MEA | CDEA / foam booster family | Mild foam booster for baby-care and personal care products. |
| Lauramide DEA | CDEA / foam booster family | Thickener and foam-booster for industrial detergents. |
| Lauramide MEA | CDEA / foam booster family | Mild cosmetic cleanser and foam booster for hair care. |
| Stearamide DEA | CDEA / foam booster family | Viscosity builder and industrial cleaner formulation grade. |
| Oleamide DEA | CDEA / foam booster family | High-foam conditioner and thickener for specialty cleansers. |
| Fatty Alkanolamides | CDEA / foam booster family | High-foam industrial and personal care detergent blends. |
| Sodium Coco Sulfate | Coco sulfate family | 95% powder/needle; for solid shampoo bars and cleansers. |
| Ammonium Coco Sulfate | Coco sulfate family | Mild foaming agent for hair and body wash formulations. |
| Magnesium Coco Sulfate | Coco sulfate family | Low-irritation cleansing for baby-care and solid bar soaps. |
| Sodium Coco Ether Sulfate (Blend) | Coco sulfate family | Sulfate-free baby-care and personal care liquid grades. |
| Coconut Fatty Sulfate Blends | Coco sulfate family | Ready blends for bar-soap and shampoo manufacturing. |
| Coconut-derived Anionics | Coco sulfate family | High-active, low-irritation cleansers for personal care. |
| Coconut Oil Surfactant Derivatives | Coco sulfate family | Mild sulfates and amphoterics for cosmetic cleaning. |
| Sodium Oleyl Sulfate | Oleyl sulfate family | High-foam wetting agent for personal care and specialty cleaners. |
| Ammonium Oleyl Sulfate | Oleyl sulfate family | Mild cosmetic foaming agent for high-end body washes. |
| Potassium Oleyl Sulfate | Oleyl sulfate family | Low-irritation cleanser for liquid soaps and shampoos. |
| Oleyl Ether Sulfate Blends | Oleyl sulfate family | 1EO to 5EO mild surfactants for personal care. |
| Oleyl Surfactant Derivatives | Oleyl sulfate family | Betaine-compatible mild cosmetic surfactants. |
| Oleyl Alcohol-based Surfactants | Oleyl sulfate family | Wetting and emulsifying agents for industrial systems. |
| Oleyl Cleaner Blends | Oleyl sulfate family | Foaming handwash and industrial cleaner formulations. |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) | Nonylphenol ethoxylate family | 4EO to 12EO; for industrial emulsification and textiles. |
| Octylphenol Ethoxylates | Nonylphenol ethoxylate family | Wetting and laboratory-grade industrial emulsifiers. |
| NP-9 Type Grades | Nonylphenol ethoxylate family | Low-foam wetting and formulation-ready industrial cleaners. |
| NP-10 Type Grades | Nonylphenol ethoxylate family | Dispersant and wetting agent for textile processing. |
| Phenolic Ethoxylates | Nonylphenol ethoxylate family | Specialty industrial cleaners and textile auxiliaries. |
| Alkylphenol Ethoxylates | Nonylphenol ethoxylate family | Technical grade wetting and dispersing agents. |
| Restricted Phenol Ethoxylates | Nonylphenol ethoxylate family | Legacy industrial grades for specialized reformulations. |
| Alcohol Phosphate Esters | Alcohol phosphate ester family | Acid form and salts; for metal cleaning and agrochemicals. |
| Fatty Alcohol Phosphate Esters | Alcohol phosphate ester family | C8 to C18; high-wetting emulsifiers for industrial cleaners. |
| Ethoxylated Alcohol Phosphate Esters | Alcohol phosphate ester family | 2EO to 7EO; used for wetting, detergency, and dispersing. |
| Alkyl Phosphate Surfactants | Alcohol phosphate ester family | Technical grades for metal-cleaning and agro-industrial use. |
| Sulfated Phosphate Ester Blends | Alcohol phosphate ester family | Paint and metal-treatment dispersants; low-foam. |
| Neutralized Phosphate Esters | Alcohol phosphate ester family | Sodium/potassium salts for industrial cleaners and coatings. |
| Specialty Phosphate Surfactants | Alcohol phosphate ester family | Corrosion-inhibitors and high-performance industrial wetting. |
| Fatty Amines | Fatty amine / amine oxide family | Coco, tallow, and oleyl amine; cationic surfactant intermediates. |
| Ethoxylated Amines | Fatty amine / amine oxide family | 2EO to 10EO; for agrochemicals and corrosion inhibitors. |
| Amine Oxides | Fatty amine / amine oxide family | Cocamine and lauramine oxide; foam boosters for shampoos. |
| Fatty Alkyl Amines | Fatty amine / amine oxide family | Primary to tertiary amines for surfactant chemical synthesis. |
| Quaternized Amines | Fatty amine / amine oxide family | Softener and antistatic agents for formulation-ready conditioners. |
| Amine-based Emulsifiers | Fatty amine / amine oxide family | Industrial wetting and dispersing for specialized cleaners. |
| Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides | Fatty amine / amine oxide family | Low-irritation cosmetic cleansers for personal care. |
| Cocamide DEA | Ethanolamine salt / amide family | 85%-95% active; foam booster for shampoos and soaps. |
| Cocamide MEA | Ethanolamine salt / amide family | Thickener and foam booster for baby-care and shampoos. |
| Stearamide MEA | Ethanolamine salt / amide family | Wax modifier and thickener for emulsions and cleaners. |
| Stearamide DEA | Ethanolamine salt / amide family | Foam booster and thickener for personal care formulations. |
| Lauramide DEA / MEA | Ethanolamine salt / amide family | Mild cosmetic cleanser and foam booster for personal care. |
| Oleamide DEA | Ethanolamine salt / amide family | Lubricant and conditioner for high-foam cleaning systems. |
| Fatty Acid Amide Surfactants | Ethanolamine salt / amide family | Low-odor, mild foam boosters for home and personal care. |
| Silicone Surfactants | Defoamer / silicone family | Trisiloxane ethoxylates; super-spreaders for agro and coatings. |
| Defoamer Emulsions | Defoamer / silicone family | Silicone and mineral-oil based for industrial process industries. |
| Super-spreader Surfactants | Defoamer / silicone family | Agro-spray wetters and drift-control emulsifiers. |
| Wetting Agents | Defoamer / silicone family | Industrial and textile low-foam dispersants for processing. |
| Emulsifier Packages | Defoamer / silicone family | Industrial and agro formulation-ready emulsifying systems. |
| Antifoam Concentrates | Defoamer / silicone family | High-efficiency silicone powders and oil-based concentrates. |
| Spreading Agents | Defoamer / silicone family | High-performance penetration and wetting for agro-sprays. |
| Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) | FAME / oleochemical family | C8 to C18; feedstock for MES and surfactant intermediates. |
| Methyl Ester Intermediates | FAME / oleochemical family | Distilled and fractionated detergent-grade intermediates. |
| Oleochemical Surfactant Intermediates | FAME / oleochemical family | Ethoxylated and sulfonated forms for green surfactants. |
| Vegetable-oil Methyl Esters | FAME / oleochemical family | Coconut, palm, and soy based feedstock for surfactants. |
| Fatty Ester-based Surfactants | FAME / oleochemical family | Eco-friendly industrial and personal care detergent grades. |
| Bio-based Surfactant Intermediates | FAME / oleochemical family | Renewable and biodegradable grades for sustainable systems. |
| Renewable Surfactant Feedstocks | FAME / oleochemical family | Mixed-oil grades for the production of MES, APG, and Esterquats. |
| Esterquats | Esterquat family | Biodegradable liquid/paste for fabric softeners and hair care. |
| Diester Quats | Esterquat family | High-active antistatic and conditioning agents for softeners. |
| Triester Quats | Esterquat family | Premium textile softener and biodegradable conditioning grades. |
| Methyl Ester Quaternaries | Esterquat family | High-active home-care emulsifiers and fabric softeners. |
| Esterified Ammonium Compounds | Esterquat family | Antistatic conditioners for personal and fabric care. |
| Fabric-softener Actives | Esterquat family | Economy and premium biodegradable liquid/paste actives. |
| Conditioning Quats | Esterquat family | High-purity antistatic agents for hair and fabric care. |
| Detergent Active Blends | Detergent blend family | High-foam and institutional economy blends for powders/liquids. |
| Home-care Surfactant Blends | Detergent blend family | Blends for FMCG products (dishwash, laundry, sanitizers). |
| Industrial Cleaner Blends | Detergent blend family | Low-foam blends for degreasers, floor cleaners, and CIP systems. |
| Textile Auxiliary Blends | Detergent blend family | Specialty scouring, wetting, and anti-redeposition detergents. |
| Agro Surfactant Packages | Detergent blend family | Wetter-spreader and adjuvant packages for pesticides. |
| Institutional Wash Blends | Detergent blend family | Commercial kitchen, laundry, and sanitizing wash packages. |
| Formulation-ready Surfactant Blends | Detergent blend family | Custom and premium blends for contract manufacturing. |
Our Industrial Portfolio
As dedicated distributors and suppliers, we bridge the gap between world-class manufacturing and global industrial demand.
LABSA 96%
CAS No: 27176-87-0
HSN: 34021190
High-purity anionic surfactant for detergent powders, liquid soaps, and industrial cleaning agents.
LAS / SLAS
CAS No: 25155-30-0
HSN: 34021190
Sodium Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate available in powder and needle form for premium laundry care.
Lauramide DEA
CAS No: 120-40-1
HSN: 34021300
Excellent foam stabilizer and viscosity builder for personal care washes and liquid detergents.
Lauramide MEA
CAS No: 142-78-9
HSN: 34021300
Non-ionic surfactant used for pearlescent effects and foam boosting in shampoo formulations.
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CAS No: 4292-10-8
HSN: 34021900
High-purity amphoteric surfactant for mild baby care and sulfate-free personal care products.
Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES)
CAS No: 93348-22-2
HSN: 34021190
Eco-friendly, palm-derived anionic surfactant paste for green detergent formulations.
Methyl Ester Quaternaries
CAS No: 91995-81-2
HSN: 34021200
Core cationic active ingredient for fabric softeners, providing superior softness and anti-static properties.
Methyl Ester Intermediates
CAS No: 67762-38-3
HSN: 29157090
Oleochemical intermediates used in the synthesis of specialized surfactants and bio-based cleaners.
Lauramide DEA/MEA Blend
CAS No: Mixture
HSN: 34021300
Optimized alkanolamide blend for superior viscosity building and foam stabilization in premium cleaners.
LABSA 96% (Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid) Supplier & Exporter from India
LABSA 96% is the fundamental anionic surfactant used in the production of detergent powders, liquids, and household cleaners. NavXport supplies high-purity, low-color LABSA for export, ensuring excellent detergency and wetting properties for global detergent manufacturers seeking reliable bulk chemical sourcing from India.
SLES 70% (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate) Supplier & Exporter from India
SLES 70% is a high-foam surfactant essential for personal care products like shampoos, body washes, and liquid soaps. NavXport specializes in exporting SLES with controlled low-dioxane levels, positioning it as a premium cosmetic-grade active for international buyers in the FMCG and personal care sectors.
CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) Supplier & Exporter from India
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) is a mild amphoteric surfactant used as a foam booster and viscosity builder in sensitive skin and baby care formulations. NavXport offers 30%, 35%, and 45% active grades, providing export-oriented solutions for sulfate-free and mild cleansing products.
AOS (Alpha Olefin Sulfonate) Supplier & Exporter from India
Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) is a versatile surfactant known for its hard-water resistance and high flash-foam properties. NavXport supplies AOS in both liquid (40%) and needle/powder (90%) forms, serving as a strategic partner for industrial cleaning, fire-fighting foams, and laundry detergent exporters.
APG (Alkyl Polyglucosides) Supplier & Exporter from India
Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG) are eco-friendly, bio-based non-ionic surfactants derived from renewable vegetable oils. NavXport presents APG (C8-C16) as a sustainable “green” surfactant for buyers targeting the eco-certified home care and high-end cosmetic markets worldwide.
Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates (3EO to 20EO) Supplier & Exporter from India
Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates are vital non-ionic emulsifiers and wetting agents used in textile scouring, agrochemical formulations, and industrial detergents. NavXport coordinates the export of various EO-mole variations, providing technical-grade surfactants that comply with international processing standards.
MES (Methyl Ester Sulfonate) Supplier & Exporter from India
Methyl Ester Sulfonates (MES) are sustainable, plant-based anionic surfactants that offer superior biodegradability compared to traditional LAS. NavXport positions MES as a high-performance active for concentrated laundry powders and eco-detergents, supporting the global shift toward green chemistry.
BKC / Benzalkonium Chloride (50% & 80%) Supplier & Exporter from India
Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) is a powerful cationic disinfectant and biocide used in sanitizers, water treatment, and industrial preservatives. NavXport manages the export of high-active BKC, ensuring safety compliance and technical documentation for buyers in the hygiene and sanitation industries.
Cocamide DEA (CDEA) Supplier & Exporter from India
Cocamide DEA is a non-ionic surfactant that serves as a critical viscosity builder and foam stabilizer in liquid detergents and personal care washes. NavXport provides 85% and 95% active grades, helping international formulators achieve the desired “rich” texture and foam longevity in their finished products.
Esterquats (Fabric Softener Active) Supplier & Exporter from India
Esterquats are the modern, biodegradable standard for fabric softening and conditioning. NavXport supplies export-ready Esterquat liquid and paste concentrates, enabling fabric care brands to produce high-quality softeners with excellent anti-static properties and environmental safety.
SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) Supplier & Exporter from India
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a high-potency surfactant used in toothpaste, pharmaceutical excipients, and heavy-duty industrial wetting agents. NavXport exports SLS in needle and powder formats, catering to global oral care manufacturers and industrial processors requiring high-purity anionic actives.
High-Performance Textile Processing Auxiliaries
| Product | Process Application | Benefit for Textile Mills |
|---|---|---|
| LABSA Slurry 90% / 96% | Scouring & Wetting Agent | Deep cleaning & uniform dye uptake |
| Formic Acid 85% | pH Adjustment in Dyeing | Precise exhaustion control |
| Sodium Thiosulfate | Dye Fixing agent | Prevents bleeding in fabrics |
| Sodium Silicate | Sizing & Weighting | Enhanced fabric durability |
| Dyes & Pigments | Color Application | REACH & BIS Compliant colorants |
Zero-Click Surfactant Technical Insights
Critical technical data points for procurement, formulation stability, and safety compliance.
What is the difference between LABSA 96% and LABSA 90%?
LABSA 96% is a high-purity concentrate with minimal free sulfuric acid and unsulfonated matter, ideal for premium liquid detergents. The 90% grade is a cost-effective alternative frequently used in detergent powders where moisture content is less critical.
How does NavXport manage SLES 70% logistics for export?
SLES 70% is a highly viscous paste. We utilize specialized HDPE drums and climate-controlled shipping coordination to prevent gelation or separation, ensuring the product arrives ready for dilution at your manufacturing site in Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or the USA.
Why are Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG) considered “Green Surfactants”?
APGs are derived from renewable vegetable oils and starch. They offer 100% biodegradability and extremely low toxicity, making them the preferred choice for eco-certified personal care and household cleaning formulations.
When should I use CDEA (Cocamide DEA) in a formulation?
CDEA acts as a secondary surfactant that serves as a powerful viscosity builder and foam stabilizer. It is essential in liquid soaps and shampoos to create a “rich” feel and maintain foam density in the presence of oils.
Which surfactants are best for sulfate-free personal care?
For sulfate-free applications, we recommend a combination of Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB), Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG), and Sodium Coco Sulfate. These provide excellent cleansing without the irritation associated with traditional sulfates.
What is the primary application of Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS)?
AOS is highly resistant to hard water and provides excellent flash foam. It is widely used in high-foaming laundry detergents, liquid hand soaps, and industrial fire-fighting foams due to its superior wetting properties.
How do Esterquats differ from traditional Quaternary Ammonium Compounds?
Esterquats are a newer generation of cationic surfactants that are more readily biodegradable. They are primarily used as the active ingredient in fabric softeners to provide a soft hand-feel while meeting strict environmental regulations.
What are the benefits of EO/PO Block Copolymers in industrial cleaning?
EO/PO block copolymers (like Poloxamers) are low-foaming non-ionic surfactants. They are ideal for high-pressure industrial washers, CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems, and as effective defoamers in textile and paper processing.
Can NavXport supply Low-Dioxane SLES for the EU/USA markets?
Yes. We supply specialized cosmetic-grade SLES with 1,4-Dioxane levels controlled to below 10ppm or 30ppm, strictly adhering to the safety standards required for high-end personal care exports.
How is BKC (Benzalkonium Chloride) used in sanitization?
BKC is a potent cationic disinfectant. Our 50% and 80% active grades are widely exported for use in hospital-grade disinfectants, wet wipes, and swimming pool algaecides due to their broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
What role do Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates play in textile processing?
They act as high-efficiency scouring agents and emulsifiers. They help in removing oils and waxes from raw fibers and ensure uniform dye penetration across the fabric during the dyeing process.
How do you ensure the stability of Amine Oxides?
Amine Oxides (like Lauramine Oxide) are sensitive to pH. We ensure our product is shipped with precise pH stabilization and peroxide control to prevent degradation and yellowing during transit.
What is the shelf life of high-active surfactants like MES?
Methyl Ester Sulfonates (MES) generally have a shelf life of 12-24 months when stored in a cool, dry place. We provide airtight packaging to prevent moisture absorption, which can lead to caking in powder grades.
Does NavXport provide custom surfactant blends?
Absolutely. We offer “formulation-ready” blends for dishwash liquids, handwashes, and agrochemical adjuvants. These pre-mixed concentrates reduce manufacturing complexity and storage requirements for our clients.
What certifications accompany NavXport surfactant exports?
Every shipment is accompanied by a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (CoA), MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), and specialized shipping documents like the Shippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods (for hazardous grades).