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

BASF Lutensol TO 12 Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Lutensol TO 12 is a nonionic surfactant based on tridecyl alcohol ethoxylate with ~12 EO units, offering excellent wetting, emulsification and low-foaming performance in industrial cleaners, agrochemicals and textile processing. It delivers superior solubility, stability and compatibility across diverse formulations and water hardness levels.
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Features Of BASF Lutensol TO 12 Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Excellent wetting and emulsifying performance in both hard and soft water systems.

  2. High foaming stability with good foam persistence across a broad pH range (pH 4–12).

  3. Low-temperature solubility and outstanding low-foam detergency in industrial cleaning formulations.

  4. Biodegradable profile compliant with OECD 301B standards for environmental safety.

  5. Non-irritating to skin, making it suitable for personal care and household applications requiring mildness.

Typical Applications Of BASF Lutensol TO 12 Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Industrial and institutional cleaners, especially for metal parts and equipment degreasing.

  2. Laundry detergents and liquid fabric softeners for enhanced soil suspension and fabric compatibility.

  3. Agrochemical adjuvants to improve pesticide dispersion, spreading, and foliar uptake.

  4. Emulsion polymerization stabilizers in acrylic and styrene-butadiene latex production.

  5. Personal care formulations including shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers as a mild primary or co-surfactant.

Specifications Of BASF Lutensol TO 12 Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeTridecyl alcohol ethoxylate (12 EO units)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless viscous liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20°C)6.0–7.5
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)~68–72°C
Active Content (w/w %)99.0–101.0%
Free Fatty Alcohol Content≤0.5%
Saponification Value38–42 mg KOH/g


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