SYNTHESIS AND SURFACE-ACTIVE PROPERTIES OF ALKYLETHERCARBOXYLATES

This article describes the process of synthesis of alkylether-carboxyl ates (new generation of anion surfactants). Aqueous solutions of chlor oacetic acid, soda lye and oxyethylated lauryl alcohols, being produce d at the Chemical Works Rokita, were used to this synthesis. Results o f big lab scale production and degree of reaction (concentration of fr ee ethoxylate) have been presented. Surface-active properties of produ ced compounds, their sodium, potassium and ethanolamine salts and acid ic forms have been evaluated.