Propoxylates

Propoxylation reacts propylene oxide (PO) with alcohols, acids, amines, and natural oils under alkaline or DMC catalysis—tailoring molecular weight, HLB, hydroxyl value, and performance for specialty surfactants and industrial chemicals.

Propoxylate chemistries

Alcohol propoxylates serve as nonionic surfactants in detergents and wetting agents. Acid and amine propoxylates support lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, and agrochemical formulations. Self-condensed PO yields polypropylene glycols (PPGs) for polyurethanes, defoamers, and adhesives.

Applications across industries

Propoxylated products support pharmaceuticals, construction chemicals, oilfield chemicals, paints and coatings, and polymer modification. EO/PO combinations appear in block copolymers for low-foam wetting.

Venus propoxylation capability

Venus manufactures propylene oxide condensates on alkyl phenols, fatty alcohols, amines, and specialty substrates. Read propoxylates guide and explore manufacturing capabilities. Contact us for custom PO/EO ratios.

We manufacture propylene oxide condensates of