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

BASF Lutensol TO 3 Surfactants

BASF Lutensol TO 3 is a nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Lutensol TO series, featuring C10–C12 alcohol ethoxylate with ~3 EO units. It offers excellent wetting, low foam, and good compatibility in industrial cleaners, agrochemicals, and textile auxiliaries. Highly soluble, biodegradable, and stable in hard water and acidic media.
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Features Of BASF Lutensol TO 3 Surfactants

  1. Nonionic surfactant based on linear alcohol ethoxylate (C13–C15) with optimized hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB ≈ 3).

  2. Excellent low-temperature stability and freeze-thaw resistance in aqueous formulations.

  3. High compatibility with anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants in complex detergent systems.

  4. Low foaming profile, making it suitable for high-speed industrial cleaning and CIP applications.

  5. Biodegradable under OECD 301 standard conditions, supporting sustainable formulation goals.

Typical Applications Of BASF Lutensol TO 3 Surfactants

  1. Industrial and institutional (I&I) hard-surface cleaners for food processing facilities.

  2. Alkaline-based degreasers for metal parts cleaning and pre-treatment lines.

  3. Low-foam rinse aids in textile and carpet cleaning concentrates.

  4. Emulsifiers in oil-in-water metalworking fluid formulations.

  5. Co-surfactants in high-efficiency (HE) laundry detergents for commercial laundries.

Specifications Of BASF Lutensol TO 3 Surfactants

Chemical TypeLinear alcohol ethoxylate (C13–C15, ~3 mol EO)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless viscous liquid
HLB Value≈ 3.0
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.5 – 7.0
Density (20 °C)0.94 – 0.97 g/cm³
Solubility in WaterPartially miscible; forms clear solutions above cloud point (~15 °C)
Primary ApplicationsLow-foam industrial cleaners, emulsifiers, co-surfactants


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