Ethylene Oxide Derivatives

Superior chemistry, technology and innovation provide a comprehensive product portfolio.

INEOS Oxide manufactures EO derivatives via a number of different processes using ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, glycols and other raw materials including alcohols and ammonia. INEOS Oxide now has the most comprehensive portfolio possible, including alkoxylates, polyethylene glycols (PEGs), methoxy polyethylene glycols (MPEGs), polyalkylene glycols (PAGs), SoftanolTM alkoxylates, surfactants, glycol ethers, ethanolamines and gas treating amines.


EO-Derivatives
at a glance...
  • Annual Capacities
    Alkoxylates: 130kt
    Glycols Ethers: 230kt

  • Main Products
    Alkoxylates
    • Polyethylene Glycols (PEG up to Mx 10.000)
    M-PEG's (Methoxy Polyethylene Glycols-MPEG- low dial quality up to Mx 10.000)
    • SOFTANOL™ - secondary C12-14 alcohol alkoxylates
    • EO-PO Block Co-polymers
    • Polyalkylene Glycols
    • Glycerine based alkoxylates
    • Surfactants: primary linear and branched alcohol alkoxylates
    • Tailor-made specialty alkoxylates
    Glycol Ethers
    • Methyl, Ethyl, Propyl, Butyl, Isopropyl

  • Key Applications
    Pharmacare products
    Industrial Solvents
    Agrochemicals
    Construction chemicals
    Cosmetics
    Synthetic lubricants
    Surface coating intermediates
    Surfactants for detergents/shampoos
    Oil and gas recovery
    Paper and Food processing
    Biotechnology