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BASF Lutensol XL 40 Surfactants

BASF Lutensol XL 40 is a nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Lutensol XL series, featuring ethoxylated linear alcohol chemistry. It offers excellent wetting, emulsification, and low-foaming performance in industrial cleaners, agrochemicals, and textile auxiliaries. Highly stable in hard water and compatible with electrolytes, it enables efficient formulation across diverse pH ranges and temperatures.
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Features Of BASF Lutensol XL 40 Surfactants

  1. Nonionic ethoxylated alcohol surfactant with excellent low-temperature solubility and cloud point control.

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

  3. Outstanding emulsification performance for hydrophobic actives and oils in aqueous systems.

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

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

Typical Applications Of BASF Lutensol XL 40 Surfactants

  1. Household liquid detergents and all-purpose cleaners.

  2. Industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning formulations.

  3. Agrochemical adjuvants for pesticide emulsifiable concentrates (EC) and suspension concentrates (SC).

  4. Personal care cleansing products including shampoos and body washes.

  5. Textile auxiliaries for scouring and wetting applications.

Specifications Of BASF Lutensol XL 40 Surfactants

Chemical TypeNonionic – Alcohol Ethoxylate (C13–C15 linear alcohol, ~40 EO units)
Product FormClear to slightly opalescent viscous liquid
AppearancePale yellow to amber liquid at 25 °C
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.5–7.0
Active Content (w/w %)≈99.0–100.0%
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)≈65–70 °C
Solubility in WaterFreely soluble at room temperature
Primary ApplicationsCleaning, Emulsification, Wetting, Foaming


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