Amine-based ethoxylates often use hydrophobes like cocoamine or tallow amine. They are used in textile auxiliaries, additives, spin finishes, agro-emulsifiers, and refractory chemicals due to their high surface affinity.

These compounds coat materials like cloth and yarn and are effective emulsifiers thanks to their two hydroxy groups per molecule. Their antistatic, antideposition, and dispersing properties make them popular in cleaning and detergent formulations.