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BASF Lutensol AEO 3 Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate Surfactant

BASF Lutensol AEO 3 is a nonionic fatty alcohol ethoxylate surfactant featuring C12–C15 linear alcohols with ~3 EO units. It delivers excellent wetting, emulsification and low-foaming performance in industrial cleaners, agrochemicals and textile auxiliaries. Known for biodegradability, mildness and compatibility with electrolytes and other surfactants. Widely used in cold-water formulations requiring rapid solubilization and stable performance.
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Features Of BASF Lutensol AEO 3 Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate Surfactant

  1. Low-foaming, nonionic surfactant with excellent wetting and detergency at low concentrations.

  2. Highly compatible with electrolytes, acids, and other anionic or nonionic ingredients in formulated systems.

  3. Biodegradable and compliant with OECD 301 standards for ready biodegradability.

  4. Stable across a broad pH range (pH 2–12), enabling use in acidic and alkaline cleaning formulations.

  5. Low irritation profile, making it suitable for industrial and institutional applications requiring skin safety.

Typical Applications Of BASF Lutensol AEO 3 Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate Surfactant

  1. Industrial hard-surface cleaners for food processing equipment and stainless steel surfaces.

  2. Low-foam detergents used in automated parts washers and CIP (clean-in-place) systems.

  3. Emulsion stabilizer in water-based metalworking fluids and cutting oils.

  4. Wetting agent in agricultural adjuvants for improved spray coverage and active ingredient uptake.

  5. Co-surfactant in high-efficiency laundry detergents for cold-water washing performance.

Specifications Of BASF Lutensol AEO 3 Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate Surfactant

Chemical TypeFatty alcohol ethoxylate (C12–C15 linear alcohols, average EO = 3)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless viscous liquid
Active Content≥ 98.0 wt-%
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)≈ 35–40 °C
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.5–7.0
Density (20 °C)1.02–1.05 g/cm³
Viscosity (25 °C)200–400 mPa·s


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