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BASF Lutensol AO 8 Surfactants

BASF Lutensol AO 8 is a nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Lutensol AO series featuring octylphenol ethoxylate with ~8 EO units. It delivers excellent wetting dispersion and emulsification in industrial cleaners coatings and agrochemical formulations offering low foaming high stability and good water solubility across broad temperature ranges.
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Features Of BASF Lutensol AO 8 Surfactants

  1. Nonionic surfactant based on alcohol ethoxylate chemistry with optimized ethoxylation (EO ≈ 8).

  2. Excellent wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing performance in aqueous systems.

  3. Good compatibility with electrolytes and other surfactants, including anionics and cationics.

  4. Low foaming profile suitable for industrial cleaning and high-shear processes.

  5. Biodegradable under aerobic conditions, supporting sustainable formulation design.

Typical Applications Of BASF Lutensol AO 8 Surfactants

  1. Industrial and institutional cleaners (e.g., floor cleaners, degreasers).

  2. Agrochemical formulations (e.g., EC, SE, and SC concentrates).

  3. Textile auxiliaries (e.g., scouring, dye leveling, and softening agents).

  4. Paints and coatings (e.g., pigment dispersion and latex stabilization).

  5. Home care products (e.g., liquid dishwashing detergents and all-purpose cleaners).

Specifications Of BASF Lutensol AO 8 Surfactants

Chemical TypeAlcohol Ethoxylate (C13–C15 linear alcohols, avg. EO = 8)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless, clear to slightly hazy liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)5.5 – 7.0
Active Content (wt %)99.0 – 101.0
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)55 – 65 °C
Viscosity (20 °C)200 – 500 mPa·s
Free Fatty Alcohol (max)1.0 wt %


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