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Nonionic alcohol ethoxylate surfactant with excellent wetting and emulsifying performance in aqueous systems.
Low foaming profile suitable for high-shear and industrial cleaning applications.
Good compatibility with electrolytes, acids, and other nonionic or anionic surfactants.
Biodegradable formulation aligned with EU Ecolabel and OECD 301 series testing standards.
Stable across a broad pH range (pH 2–12), enabling use in acidic and alkaline formulations.
Industrial and institutional cleaners, including floor, metal, and equipment degreasers.
Agrochemical adjuvants for improving spray droplet spreading and active ingredient uptake.
Textile auxiliaries in scouring, dye leveling, and softening formulations.
Paint and coating additives for pigment dispersion and latex stabilization.
Automotive care products such as engine bay cleaners and pre-wax surface prep solutions.
| Chemical Type | Fatty alcohol ethoxylate (C12–C15, ~10 mol EO) |
| Product Form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to colorless viscous liquid |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 5.5–7.0 |
| Active Content | 98–100 wt% |
| Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution) | 62–66 °C |
| Solubility in Water | Freely soluble at room temperature |
| Storage Stability | Stable for ≥24 months at 5–30 °C in original sealed container |
Q1: What is the primary function of Lutensol FA 1OK in industrial formulations?
A: Lutensol FA 1OK is a nonionic surfactant designed primarily for emulsification, solubilization, and wetting in aqueous systems. Its fatty alcohol ethoxylate structure provides balanced hydrophilic-lipophilic properties, making it especially effective in stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions and enhancing the dispersion of hydrophobic components.
Q2: Is Lutensol FA 1OK suitable for use in low-foaming applications?
A: Yes — due to its specific ethoxylation pattern and molecular architecture, Lutensol FA 1OK exhibits inherently low foaming characteristics, particularly under shear and at elevated temperatures. It is frequently selected for cleaning, metalworking, and industrial maintenance formulations where foam control is critical.
Q3: How does temperature affect the performance of Lutensol FA 1OK?
A: Lutensol FA 1OK displays good thermal stability and retains surfactant functionality across a broad temperature range. Its cloud point is sufficiently high to support performance in warm-process applications, and it remains effective during both cold-start and heated processing conditions common in industrial cleaning or polymer dispersion.
Q4: Can Lutensol FA 1OK be used in combination with ionic surfactants?
A: Yes — as a nonionic surfactant, Lutensol FA 1OK is generally compatible with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants, enabling synergistic formulation effects such as improved emulsion stability, enhanced detergency, or reduced interfacial tension. Compatibility testing under actual formulation conditions is recommended to confirm performance and physical stability.
Q5: What are typical dosage ranges for Lutensol FA 1OK in end-use applications?
A: Dosage depends on formulation requirements and desired performance attributes, but Lutensol FA 1OK is typically used at low concentrations — generally ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight — in industrial cleaning, coating, and agrochemical formulations. Optimization should be conducted through application-specific trials.
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