Surfactant intermediates: Alcohols and linear alpha olefins (LAO)
As a global independent producer, we are strategically committed to the surfactants sector with an integrated product offering through our Elevexx™ linear alpha olefins, our Exxal™ branched alcohols and Exxal 1315 LE, our linear efficient alcohol with the benefits of slight branching.
Factsheet - Highly linear alcohols
Helping surfactant producers improve their end-product performance and deliver sustainability benefits
Factsheet - Highly linear alcohols
Performance advantages for Exxal-based surfactants
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Readily biodegradable* per OECD 301F
Eligible for environment-friendly labeling on surfactant-based products
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Superior wetting power of derived surfactants
Excellent candidates for resource extraction and nonylphenol substitution
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Low initial foam in ethoxylates
Delivers a good solution for targeted HI&I applications
Integrated product portfolio
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Exxal branched alcohols
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Exxal 1315 LE – Linear efficient alcohol
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Elevexx™ linear alpha olefins
Video center
Webinar series
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Ethoxylates’ structure
The science behind Exxal 1315 LE’s lower cloud point, contact angle and more positive Cc.
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Biodegradability and beyond
Helping customers meet biodegradability and eco-labeling criteria.
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Surfactant formulation
See what happens when science overcomes the limitations of art in surfactant design.
Featured news and research
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Coating applications
View our novel application of Exxal branched alcohol based surfactants for low-VOC coalescents.
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Cold water detergency
View our poster at CESIO comparing cold water detergency performance between different alkyl ethoxylates.
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Biodegradation and Ecotoxicity of Branched Alcohol Ethoxylates
Study data will help manufacturers determine proper regulatory classification of products.
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Mammalian toxicity testing of higher alcohol ethoxylates
Read previously unpublished data from 59 toxicology studies on alcohol ethoxylates (AE) produced from branched and highly linear alcohols produced by ExxonMobil.
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EPA Safer Choice ecolabeling
Exxal alcohol-based ethoxylated surfactants within specific ethoxylation ranges meet EPA Safer Choice Direct Release Criteria.