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GENAPOL LA 040

CAS Number: 26403-74-7 

Genapol LA 040 is composed of C12/14 fatty alcohol polyglycol ether with 4 mol EO. 
Acts as a thickener for surfactant systems and a solubilizer. 

Genapol LA 040 is used in cosmetics products.
Genapol LA 040 is an emulsifier and solubilizer for cosmetic use.

Genapol LA 040 is used in shampoos, shower gels, liquid soaps and emulsions. 
Acts as a thickener for surfactant systems and a solubilizer.

Low VOC solvent and hydrotrope for liquid laundry detergents.

Genapol LA 040 is a water soluble solvent and solubilizer of low volatility. 
Genapol LA 040 is used as a low foaming surfactant in metal cleaners and in industrial and home cleaning products. 
Genapol LA 040 is suitable to replace volatile solvents like glycol ethers in hard surface cleaners to improve cleaning performance and to adjust cloud point.

Application of Genapol LA 040:
Emulsifier, refattening agent, thickener for anionic liquid formulations

Hard surface cleaning
Toilet & hygienic cleaning
Laundry liquid detergents

Other Applications of Genapol LA 040:
Shower gels & creams
Toilet Soaps
Shampoos

Properties of Genapol LA 040:
Concentration [%]: approx. 100
Appearance at 20°C: liquid
Dilutability at 20°C,1% aqueous: turbid
Density at 50°C [g/cm3]: approx. 0.96
Cloud point 5g in 25 g, 25% BDG solution [°C] - 64 - 66
Flash point [°C]: >150
HLB value: approx. 9.5

Chemical Name: 26403-74-7 
Product Function: Emulsifier/Solubilizer
Chemical Type: Ethoxylates

Composition of Genapol LA 040:
Polyglykol ether based on C 12-14 fatty alcohol with 4 mol EO

Synonyms of Genapol LA 040:
Laureth-4
LAURETH 4
Glycolic acid ethoxylate lauryl ether
LAURETH
LURET 4
LAURET 4

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