Anionic surfactants, as a cornerstone category in the global surfactant industry, play a pivotal role in daily chemicals, textiles, papermaking, oilfield chemicals, and environmental governance due to their excellent detergency, emulsification, and wetting properties. China, leveraging its abundant raw material reserves (such as palm oil, petroleum derivatives), mature industrial chain supporting system, and continuous technological breakthroughs, has become the world's largest producer and consumer of anionic surfactants. Chinese factories not only meet the massive domestic market demand but also export high-quality products to more than 100 countries and regions, earning international recognition for their cost-effectiveness and stable quality. The following list showcases 10 outstanding anionic surfactant factories in China, with Zhejiang EZAL Chemical Tech Co., Ltd. featured prominently for its professional strengths, while the other nine are briefly introduced to highlight their core competitive edges.
1. Zhejiang EZAL Chemical Tech Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2002, Zhejiang EZAL Chemical Tech Co., Ltd is a leading and active player in China in supplying surfactants and textile chemicals. After more than twenty years of steady development, the company has become a comprehensive chemical enterprise integrating R&D, production, sales and service. With the mission of environmental responsibility, the company's products are certified by OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and ZDHC Level 3.
2. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
As a subsidiary of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), one of the world's top energy and chemical enterprises, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical has strong raw material supply advantages and mature production technology. Its anionic surfactant products mainly include fatty alcohol sulfate (K12) and sodium fatty acid methyl ester sulfonate (MES), with large production capacity (annual output exceeding 100,000 tons) and stable quality. The products are mainly supplied to large-scale daily chemical groups and industrial cleaning enterprises, with a wide sales network covering the whole country.
3. Zhejiang Xin'an Chemical Group Co., Ltd.
A leading enterprise in China's fine chemical industry, Xin'an Chemical has extended its business to the anionic surfactant field relying on its complete chemical industrial chain. The company focuses on the production of environmentally friendly anionic surfactants, such as sodium alkyl sulfate and sodium alpha-sulfo fatty acid methyl ester, which have the characteristics of high biodegradability and low irritation. Its products are widely used in baby care products and green cleaning agents, favored by customers with high environmental requirements.
4. Jiangsu Haian Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
With over 40 years of experience in surfactant production, Jiangsu Haian Petrochemical is a well-known professional manufacturer of anionic surfactants in China. Its main products include sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, and alkyl naphthalene sulfonate. The company has strong customized production capabilities and can provide products with different specifications and performance indicators according to customer needs, serving fields such as textile printing and dyeing, papermaking, and oilfield auxiliary agents.
5. Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Focusing on the fine chemical field, Tinci Materials has outstanding R&D capabilities in anionic surfactants for personal care. Its products, such as ammonium lauryl ether sulfate (AESA) and sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI), have the advantages of low irritation, rich foam, and good compatibility. They are long-term cooperative suppliers of many well-known domestic and foreign cosmetics brands, widely used in the production of high-end shampoos and facial cleansers.
6. Shandong Hengyi Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
Relying on the local abundant petroleum resources, Shandong Hengyi Petrochemical has built a large-scale anionic surfactant production base. The company's main products are sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate and fatty alcohol ether sulfate, with the advantages of cost control and large-scale supply. Its products are mainly used in the production of laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, and other daily chemical products, and have a high market share in northern China.
7. Shanghai CCPG Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
A professional chemical enterprise focusing on the R&D and production of specialty surfactants, CCPG Fine Chemical has made remarkable achievements in the field of high-end anionic surfactants. Its products, such as alkyl polyoxyethylene ether sulfonate and secondary alkyl sulfonate, have excellent high-temperature resistance and salt tolerance, and are widely used in oilfield flooding, tertiary oil recovery, and other industrial fields, filling the domestic gap in some high-end product segments.
8. Hubei Yihua Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
As a large-scale chemical enterprise integrating coal chemical industry and fine chemical industry, Hubei Yihua has a unique raw material advantage in the production of anionic surfactants. Its main products include sodium fatty acid and sodium alkyl sulfate, with stable product quality and competitive prices. The products are not only sold domestically but also exported to Southeast Asian markets, favored by bulk buyers.
9. Zhejiang Runtu Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Runtu, a listed enterprise in the fine chemical industry, has a complete anionic surfactant product line covering daily chemical, industrial, and agricultural fields. The company pays attention to technological innovation and has obtained a number of patents related to surfactant synthesis. Its products are characterized by high purity and low impurity content, and are widely used in textile auxiliaries, pesticide emulsifiers, and other fields.
10. Fujian Meizhouwan Sanjiang Chemical Co., Ltd.
Located in the Meizhouwan Chemical Industrial Park with convenient transportation, the company specializes in the production and export of anionic surfactants. Its main products include sodium lauryl ether sulfate and sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate, which meet the EU REACH and US FDA standards. The company has a professional international trade team and efficient logistics channels, and its products are exported to Europe, South America, and other regions, enjoying a good reputation in the international market.