Product Short Description: LAURYL ALCOHOL FOR SYNTHESIS 98% Dodecan-1-ol Product Description: Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylate use as a wetting agent to reduce the surface tension in liquids, and as an emulsifier in paints and coatings to promote dispersion. Personal Care Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylate works extremely well as a foaming agent in personal care products such as shampoos and bath gels.