Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

BASF Lutensol AO 3 Surfactants

BASF Lutensol AO 3 is a nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Lutensol AO series featuring C12–C14 alcohol ethoxylate with ~3 EO units. It offers excellent wetting, low foaming, and good compatibility in industrial cleaners, agrochemicals, and textile auxiliaries. Highly effective at low temperatures with superior emulsification and biodegradability.
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Features Of BASF Lutensol AO 3 Surfactants

  1. Nonionic alcohol ethoxylate with balanced hydrophilic-lipophilic character for versatile performance.

  2. Excellent wetting and dispersing properties in aqueous systems across a broad pH range.

  3. Low foaming profile suitable for high-shear and industrial cleaning applications.

  4. Good biodegradability and favorable environmental profile aligned with OECD 301 standards.

  5. Stable in hard water and compatible with common anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants.

Typical Applications Of BASF Lutensol AO 3 Surfactants

  1. Industrial and institutional cleaners (I&I), including floor cleaners and degreasers.

  2. Agrochemical formulations as adjuvant for improved active ingredient dispersion and foliar uptake.

  3. Textile auxiliaries for scouring, dye leveling, and low-foam rinsing processes.

  4. Paints and coatings as stabilizer and co-emulsifier in waterborne acrylic and alkyd systems.

  5. Home care products such as automatic dishwashing liquids and heavy-duty laundry detergents.

Specifications Of BASF Lutensol AO 3 Surfactants

Chemical TypeLinear alcohol ethoxylate (C13–C15, ~3 mol EO)
Product FormPale yellow to colorless viscous liquid
Appearance (at 25 °C)Clear, homogeneous liquid
Active Content (w/w %)≈ 100%
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.0 – 7.0
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)≈ 45 – 50 °C
Solubility in WaterFreely soluble at room temperature
Primary ApplicationsWetting agent, dispersant, emulsifier, and solubilizer


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