From September 15 to 17, 2026, ICIF China, one of the most influential fine chemical exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific region, was grandly held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. As a specialized enterprise focusing on the R&D, custom formulation and supply of surfactants, Shanghai Qixuan Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. showcased its full portfolio of surfactant products at the exhibition. The company’s technical and sales teams received new and existing customers, formulators and industrial partners from all over the world. In-depth discussions were carried out covering application scenarios of surfactants for industrial cleaning, asphalt emulsification, mineral flotation, agrochemical emulsifiers, oilfield chemistry and fine chemical intermediates. The team fully demonstrated Qixuan’s premium product portfolio, technical expertise and stable supply chain strengths in the specialty surfactant sector.
ICIF China brings together hundreds of global suppliers of chemical raw materials, fine chemicals and new chemical materials. It serves as a core platform for product display, technical exchange and commercial matchmaking within the Asia-Pacific chemical industry. Aligned with the global trends of low-carbon transformation, energy efficiency improvement and customized additive upgrading, the exhibition highlights cutting-edge technologies in fine chemicals, functional additives, surfactants and chemical intermediates. It attracted a large number of downstream formulators, engineering firms, trading companies and overseas procurement delegations. As indispensable functional base materials in modern industrial systems, surfactants support formulation innovation across numerous sectors. Tightening global environmental regulations have rapidly boosted market demand for low-VOC, low-irritation, biodegradable and highly stable specialty surfactants. End-users are imposing higher requirements on suppliers regarding technical service capacity, sample development, batch consistency and custom R&D capabilities. Taking this exhibition as a key window, Shanghai Qixuan Chemical presented integrated surfactant solutions for global customers addressing diverse application scenarios.
Qixuan’s booth maintained steady visitor traffic throughout the exhibition. Overseas guests from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, South America, as well as domestic industry practitioners from industrial cleaning, road asphalt, mineral processing, agrochemical formulation, oilfield service and fine synthesis stopped by for communication. Starting from practical working pain points of customers, Qixuan’s team discussed technical challenges of surfactant application in different systems. For industrial cleaning, the team focused on nonionic and amphoteric surfactants used in heavy-duty oil removers, metal degreasers and CIP cleaning systems. They elaborated on the permeation, emulsification and dispersion performance of products under hard water conditions, compared the compatibility of different raw materials in high-temperature cleaning, low-foam cleaning and phosphorus-free eco-friendly formulations, and resolved common formulation issues including uncontrolled foaming, oil re-deposition and low-temperature stratification.
In asphalt emulsification, Qixuan’s asphalt emulsifier series became a highlight of on-site communications. Road construction clients inquired about cationic asphalt emulsifiers, discussing performance differences among slow-setting, medium-setting and rapid-setting grades for micro-surfacing, slurry seal and cold-mix asphalt systems. In view of varied asphalt grades, aggregate properties and ambient temperature conditions, both sides explored approaches to regulate emulsion stability, storage stability and breaking time. Many road material manufacturers reported recurring problems such as premature breaking and storage stratification of emulsified asphalt under extreme construction climates. Combining abundant field application cases, Qixuan technical specialists explained structural advantages and formulation blending strategies of corresponding emulsifiers, providing product selection recommendations and lab sample testing proposals for customers.
At the mineral flotation segment, visitors specializing in mineral reagents focused on collector, foaming agent and dispersant surfactants. The team exchanged ideas with clients on the principle of regulating mineral surface wettability via surfactants in flotation systems. For non-metallic ores and non-ferrous metal ore flotation, they analyzed key indicators including reagent selectivity, tolerance to hard pulp water and anti-sludge performance. Targeting industrial bottlenecks such as high reagent consumption and unstable recovery rate for low-grade ores, Qixuan introduced matching surfactant intermediates and blended additive solutions, helping mineral processors optimize reagent systems, cut chemical usage and improve separation efficiency.
Agrochemical emulsifiers represent one of Qixuan’s core advantageous business lines. Numerous pesticide formulation manufacturers visited the booth to consult emulsifiers, wetting and spreading agents for EC, SC and OD formulations. Customers paid close attention to emulsion stability, low-temperature anti-crystallization performance and environmental compliance of emulsifiers for different active ingredient systems. Qixuan’s team compared performance gaps between traditional APEO-based additives and eco-friendly alternative surfactants, illustrating how agrochemical emulsifiers enhance adhesion and penetration of pesticide droplets on crop foliage, reduce wash-off by rainfall and improve utilization efficiency of active ingredients. Such solutions fit the global green transformation trend of agrochemical adjuvants.
Discussions on oilfield chemistry were equally productive. Oilfield service enterprises at home and abroad inquired about surfactants for crude oil viscosity reduction, chemical flooding, foam drainage, paraffin inhibition and demulsification in crude production, downhole operations and gathering & transportation. Facing high viscosity and high salinity formation environments in heavy oil exploitation, the team introduced salt-resistant and high-temperature tolerant surfactant systems, discussing technical essentials such as oil-water interfacial tension control and wettability reversal, as well as practical concerns about mixing stability and formation compatibility. In addition, Qixuan presented various fatty amine and polyether fine chemical intermediates, explaining their applications in surfactant synthesis and custom additive development to support customers’ downstream R&D.
During extensive in-depth conversations, many overseas customers expressed strong interest in Qixuan’s product portfolio. Both sides conducted detailed negotiations on sample delivery, joint formulation testing, order fulfillment, packaging and export logistics. Long-term clients visited the booth to share field performance feedback of products used in overseas projects, put forward new formulation requirements and discuss deepened cooperation. New enquirers raised detailed questions covering product specifications, test methods, batch consistency and technical support services, hoping to enrich their own product systems with Qixuan’s surfactants and technical services.
Shanghai Qixuan Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. has long been engaged in the surfactant industry, specializing in R&D, formulation and supply of nonionic, cationic, amphoteric surfactants as well as fine intermediates. Driven by end-user application demands, the company is more than a chemical raw material supplier; it commits to delivering complete technical supporting services for downstream customers. Supported by a mature raw material supply chain, professional physical & chemical testing capabilities and rich formulation experience, Qixuan can assist customers in raw material screening, lab evaluation and formulation adjustment according to their formulation systems, working conditions and environmental compliance requirements, and rapidly respond to custom development requests. Its products serve industrial cleaning, asphalt emulsification, mineral flotation reagents, agrochemical additives, oilfield chemicals and fine synthesis intermediates, and are exported to many countries and regions worldwide with abundant practical application references.
In terms of quality control, Qixuan has established a complete inspection workflow covering incoming raw material testing, in-process monitoring and finished product release. Critical indicators including solid content, pH value, cloud point, amine value and acid value are strictly controlled to guarantee consistent performance across batches and meet customers’ continuous production requirements. Meanwhile, keeping pace with global chemical environmental policies, Qixuan continuously optimizes its product portfolio and vigorously develops green surfactants featuring low toxicity, ready biodegradability and low irritation, assisting downstream industries in product green upgrading and lowering environmental footprints. For technical service, Qixuan maintains a professional technical team with solid understanding of surfactant mechanisms across multiple industries. The team can quickly troubleshoot various formulation challenges encountered by customers, providing end-to-end services from raw material recommendation and sample testing to on-site technical support.
The global fine chemical market landscape is undergoing continuous adjustment, and emerging demands for surfactants keep arising from downstream industries. End-users set higher comprehensive standards for suppliers. Simple product trading can hardly satisfy long-term market needs; enterprises equipped with stable supply capacity together with formulation application expertise will gain competitive edges. Adhering to technology-oriented and customer-focused principles, Qixuan keeps refining its premium product matrix for key application sectors, expanding global market reach and building an efficient worldwide customer service network. ICIF China serves not only as a platform to showcase Qixuan’s achievements, but also a valuable opportunity to connect with global clients and collect market insights. The R&D and technical teams will sort out customer feedback, new formulation demands and industrial pain points collected during the exhibition, and carry out targeted product iteration and new product development.
Although the exhibition has concluded, exchanges and cooperation between Qixuan Chemical and global customers continue. A senior manager from Qixuan stated that surfactants are fundamental functional materials enabling industrial upgrading across multiple sectors. Moving forward, the company will continue to focus on six core areas: cleaning, asphalt, mineral flotation, agrochemical emulsifiers, oilfield chemistry and fine intermediates. Qixuan will increase technology investment to develop high-performance and eco-friendly surfactants, strengthen supply chain assurance and optimize delivery performance. The company will also enhance technical service capabilities to supply reliable raw materials and formulation solutions for customers worldwide. Qixuan Chemical looks forward to collaborating with global industrial partners to explore innovative surfactant applications, jointly promote high-quality and sustainable development of the fine chemical industry, and build a mutually beneficial global chemical ecosystem.
Post time: Sep-29-2026