CONTINUOUS PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ALKYLPHENOL ETHOXYLATES

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an improved method for producing a surfactant, enabling the use of an alkylphenol and not needing a catalyst activating process to enhance reactor productivity. SOLUTION: The present invention provides continuous processes for the production of an alkylphenol ethoxylate from an alkylphenol in the presence of a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst. The products made by the inventive continuous processes may offer advantages where the alkylphenol ethoxylate is used in or as a surfactant. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT