Nonionic surfactants include alcohol ethoxylates, alkylphenol ethoxylates, phenol ethoxylates, amide ethoxylates, glyceride ethoxylates (soya bean oil and caster oil ethoxylates), fatty acid ethoxylates, and fatty amine ethoxylates. Another commercially significant nonionic surfactants are the alkyl glycosides in which the hydrophilic groups are sugars (polysaccharides).

• NONYL PHENOL (NP) is used in the manufacture of NP- ethylene oxide condensates for application as non ionic surfactants.These condensates on subsequent sulphonation yield anionic surfactants.
• NONYL PHENOL is used in the manufacture of oil soluble phenolic resin.
• NONYL PHENOL is used in the manufacture of derivatives finding application as corrosion inhibitor in lubricating oils.
• NONYL PHENOL esters with inorganic acids find application as flame retardants and plasticizers.
• NONYL PHENOL is used in the manufacture  of agricultural chemicals, aromatic oils, germicides, anti-sludge agents etc.

The Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) of EO surfactant is related to the hydrophilic portion of the molecule. More hydrophilic groups enable more solubility in water as more hydrogen bondings exist. They are non-ionic in solution which has no electrical charge, which means well-work in hard water at low temperatures as well as stability in acid and alkali solution and compatibility with other surfactants. Generally, surfactant's name are formed by adding the mole number of ethylene oxide.

OTHER USES
Detergents and Industrial Cleaners, Dispersants, Stabilizers, Sanitizers, Defoaming Agents. Agrochemical Emulsifiers, Metal Working, Textile Processing, Paper De-inking, Drilling Products Intermediate Anionic Surfactants Synthesis, Dust Control, Adhesive, Plastic Industry, Lube Oil, Cosmetic and Pharmaceuticals