Surfactants

Redefine Surfactants with Evonik’s ELUCARE® Solutions

Surfactants power countless every day and industrial applications—from cleaning agents to specialty formulations. At Evonik, we go beyond chemistry to deliver high-performance solutions that help you innovate. With ELUCARE® TD, we provide an important starting material for surfactant manufacturing: a high-purity branched C13 oxo alcohol with an alcohol content of min. 99 % by mass, used in particular for the production of ethoxylates.

Why Choose Evonik for Surfactants?

  • Proven Performance: ELUCARE® delivers consistent quality for reliable surfactant production. 
  • Integrated Production: ELUCARE® TD is produced from pure C12 olefin in a continuous hydroformylation process in a dedicated facility at Evonik's Marl site, supporting constant and reliable availability.
  • Tailored Solutions: Designed for diverse applications in home care, industrial cleaning, and specialty chemicals.

Solutions by Application 

Home Care & Cleaning 

ITDA ethoxylates based on ELUCARE® TD are used in home care products and industrial cleaners, as well as wetting additives in textile processing.

Industrial & Specialty Applications 

ELUCARE® TD supports advanced surfactant systems for coatings, textiles, and chemical processing. It is also used for specialty esters in lubricant formulations, polymer stabilizers and coatings, and as a specialty solvent.Form

The Evonik Advantage

  • Global Expertise: Decades of innovation in surfactant chemistry. 
  • Reliable Supply Chain: Secure sourcing and consistent quality for uninterrupted production.
  • Technical Partnership: Our experts work with you to optimize.Form

Ready to Innovate Your Surfactant Solutions? 

Discover how ELUCARE® can help you create high-performance, sustainable surfactants. 
Contact us today or explore our solutions to discuss ELUCARE® TD for your surfactant production.