This chemical is primarily used as a surfactant in various industrial and consumer applications due to its amphiphilic properties. It is effective in lowering surface tension, making it suitable for use in cleaning products such as detergents, shampoos, soaps, and fabric softeners. Its ability to stabilize emulsions and disperse oils makes it valuable in formulations for personal care products, including skin cleansers, lotions, and body washes, where it helps add softness and moisture to skin and hair. Additionally, it finds application in the textile industry as a wetting agent to improve water absorption and fabric softness, and in the production of coatings and paints to enhance spreadability and adhesion. In agriculture, it is used as an ingredient in seed coatings to improve germination and plant growth efficiency. Its mildness and compatibility with other ingredients make it a preferred choice in formulations requiring low irritation potential.