and the outlook for the alkylphenol polyoxyethylene ether (APEO) industry is not optimistic.

alkylphenol polyoxyethylene ether (apeo) is a polyoxyethylene nonionic surfactant and is currently the second largest nonionic surfactant in the world. apeo has hydrophobic groups and hydrophilic groups. with its good emulsification, dispersion, penetration, infiltration and washing functions, it can be used as a refining agent, wetting agent, adhesive, detergent, dispersant, etc. in textile, daily chemicals,…