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

BASF Lutensol AO 5 Surfactants

BASF Lutensol AO 5 is a nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Lutensol AO series featuring C12–C14 alcohol ethoxylate with ~5 EO units. It offers excellent wetting dispersion and low-foaming performance ideal for industrial cleaners detergents and agrochemical formulations. Highly soluble biodegradable and compatible with electrolytes and other surfactants it ensures stable performance across varied pH and temperature conditions.
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Features Of BASF Lutensol AO 5 Surfactants

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

  2. Excellent wetting and emulsifying 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 based on OECD 301 test guidelines.

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

Typical Applications Of BASF Lutensol AO 5 Surfactants

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

  2. Agrochemical formulations such as emulsifiable concentrates (EC) and suspension concentrates (SC).

  3. Textile processing auxiliaries, especially for scouring and dye leveling agents.

  4. Paints and coatings as a co-emulsifier and stabilizer in acrylic and styrene-butadiene dispersions.

  5. Home care products including dishwashing liquids and all-purpose cleaners requiring low-foam performance.

Specifications Of BASF Lutensol AO 5 Surfactants

Chemical TypeAlcohol ethoxylate (C13–C15 linear alcohols, avg. 5 EO units)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless, clear liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)5.5 – 7.0
Active Content (wt. %)99.0 – 100.0
Density (20 °C, g/cm³)0.98 – 1.02
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution, °C)42 – 48
Primary ApplicationsWetting agent, emulsifier, solubilizer, dispersant


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