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BASF Lutensol XL 40 Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Lutensol XL 40 is a nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Lutensol XL series, featuring ethoxylated linear alcohols for excellent emulsification, wetting and low-foaming performance in industrial cleaners, agrochemicals and textile auxiliaries. It offers good water solubility, thermal stability and compatibility with electrolytes and other surfactants.
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Features Of BASF Lutensol XL 40 Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Highly effective nonionic surfactant based on ethoxylated linear alcohols with optimized hydrophile-lipophile balance (HLB ≈ 13.5).

  2. Excellent low-foaming performance in high-shear and high-temperature industrial cleaning processes.

  3. Outstanding emulsification and solubilization capacity for hydrophobic actives and oils.

  4. Good biodegradability and favorable toxicological profile, supporting sustainable formulation design.

  5. Stable across a broad pH range (pH 2–13) and compatible with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants.

Typical Applications Of BASF Lutensol XL 40 Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Industrial and institutional (I&I) hard-surface cleaners, including floor, tile, and metal degreasers.

  2. Formulations for textile auxiliaries, such as scouring agents and dye dispersants.

  3. Agrochemical adjuvants for enhancing pesticide and herbicide solubilization and foliar spread.

  4. Paint and coating additives to improve pigment wetting and dispersion stability.

  5. Oilfield chemicals, including demulsifiers and pipeline cleaning formulations.

Specifications Of BASF Lutensol XL 40 Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeLinear alcohol ethoxylate (C12–C15, ~40 mol EO)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless, clear liquid
HLB ValueApprox. 13.5
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.0–7.0
Solubility in WaterFreely soluble at 20 °C
Cloud Point (1% solution)~68–72 °C
Active Content≥98.0% (by GC)


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