Tergitol NP-9, a nonionic surfactant, comes into play in diverse industries thanks to its versatility and effectiveness.
Applications:
- Cleaning and Detergents:
- Household cleaners and degreasers for removing grease, grime, and oils.
- Industrial cleaning applications in metalworking, oilfield drilling, and textile processing.
- Pre-wash spotters in laundromats.
- Paints and Coatings:
- Wetting agent for improved pigment dispersion and paint flow.
- Emulsifier to stabilize the mixture of oil and water-based components.
- Defoamer to prevent excessive foam formation.
- Agrochemicals:
- Wetting agent to enhance pesticide and herbicide uptake by plants.
- Emulsifier in pesticide formulations.
- Other Uses:
- Dust control in mining and construction.
- Metalworking fluids.
- Leather processing.
