We are China's largest privately-owned manufacturer and supplier of AEO surfactants, in China in terms of production volume in 2009. We are able to manufacture over 100 different types of surfactants, which are the core components for household cleansing and cosmetic products.
The following table sets forth the characteristics and scope of applications of our AEO products.
| AEO products | Scope of applications |
|---|---|
| AEO-2 | emulsifying mineral oil and aliphatic solvents and producing synthetic oils |
| AEO-3 | emulsifying mineral oil and aliphatic solvents and producing synthetic oils, being primary ingredients for producing AES |
| AEO-5 | emulsifying mineral oil and aliphatic solvents and producing synthetic oils |
| AEO-7 | acting as wool detergents and degreasing agents in the wool industry, scouring agents for fabrics and detergents; being an important components of liquid detergents and emulsifiers in the production of cosmetics and ointments |
| AEO-9 | acting as wool detergents and degreasing agents in the wool industry, scouring agents for fabrics and detergents; being an important components of liquid detergents and emulsifiers in the production of cosmetics and ointments |
We own the advanced production facilities of AEO surfactants, as well as the specialized information and technology. For the manufacture of surfactants, we manufacture all the ethylene oxide, the principal raw material for our in-house production, to secure a stable supply of raw materials. We believe the gap between domestic demand and supply will last, so we will gradually expand the production capacity of AEO surfactants and enhance its share in our business.