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

BASF Lutensol TO 40 Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Lutensol TO 40 is a nonionic surfactant featuring tridecyl alcohol ethoxylate with ~40 EO units, offering excellent wetting, emulsification and low-foaming performance in industrial cleaners, agrochemicals and textile processing. It delivers superior water solubility, thermal stability and compatibility with electrolytes and other surfactants across broad pH ranges.
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Features Of BASF Lutensol TO 40 Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Excellent wetting and spreading performance on low-energy surfaces including plastics and waxes.

  2. High foaming capacity with good foam stability in hard water conditions.

  3. Outstanding emulsification efficiency for hydrophobic oils and esters.

  4. Low irritation profile and favorable ecotoxicological properties, supporting sustainable formulation design.

  5. Good compatibility with anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants across broad pH ranges.

Typical Applications Of BASF Lutensol TO 40 Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning formulations, especially heavy-duty degreasers.

  2. Agrochemical adjuvants for improving pesticide spray coverage and leaf retention.

  3. Textile auxiliaries in dyeing and finishing processes for uniform wetting and leveling.

  4. Paint and coating additives to enhance pigment dispersion and substrate wetting.

  5. Personal care cleansing systems requiring mildness and rich lather, such as hand soaps and shampoos.

Specifications Of BASF Lutensol TO 40 Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeNonionic surfactant — tridecyl alcohol ethoxylate (EO ~40)
Product FormViscous liquid
AppearancePale yellow to amber, clear to slightly hazy liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)5.5–7.0
SolubilityFreely soluble in water and common organic solvents (e.g., ethanol, glycol ethers)
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)≈85–90 °C
Active Content≥98.0 wt.%
Free Alcohol Content≤1.0 wt.%


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