| abstract |
Use of alkoxylated alcohols of the formula in which R is a C 8 - to C 1 8 alkyl radical, x is 2 to 4.5, and y is 2 to 5, and as low-foam biodegradable surfactant additives in detergents and cleaning agents.n n n Mixtures of alcohol ethoxylates, especially of alkoxylated C 9 / C 11 and C 13 / C 15 oxo alcohols, are technically preferred.n n n The products are all over 80% biodegradable. |