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BASF Lutensol AP 20 Surfactants

BASF Lutensol AP 20 is a nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Lutensol AP series, featuring alcohol ethoxylate chemistry with ~20 EO units. It delivers excellent wetting, emulsification and low-foaming performance in industrial cleaners, agrochemicals and textile processing. Highly soluble, biodegradable and stable in hard water, it ensures consistent formulation efficiency across demanding applications.
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Features Of BASF Lutensol AP 20 Surfactants

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

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

  3. Good compatibility with anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants.

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

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

Typical Applications Of BASF Lutensol AP 20 Surfactants

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

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

  3. Textile auxiliaries for scouring, dye leveling, and pigment dispersion.

  4. Paints and coatings as a stabilizer for pigment dispersions and latex emulsions.

  5. Household detergents requiring low-foam, high-efficiency surfactancy.

Specifications Of BASF Lutensol AP 20 Surfactants

Chemical TypeAlcohol ethoxylate (C13–C15 linear alcohols, ~20 EO units)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless viscous liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)5.5–7.0
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)65–75 °C
SolubilityFreely soluble in water and common organic solvents
Active Content98–100 wt%
Key FeaturesNonionic, low-foaming, thermally stable, good hard water tolerance


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