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BASF Lutensol XL 50 Surfactants

BASF Lutensol XL 50 is a nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Lutensol XL series, featuring ethoxylated linear alcohol chemistry for excellent wetting, emulsification and low-foaming performance in industrial cleaners, agrochemicals and textile auxiliaries. It offers high stability, good water solubility and compatibility with electrolytes and other surfactants.
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Features Of BASF Lutensol XL 50 Surfactants

  1. Nonionic ethoxylated alcohol surfactant with excellent low-foaming performance in alkaline and hard water conditions.

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

  3. Good thermal stability and compatibility with anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants.

  4. Biodegradable molecular structure aligned with EU Ecolabel and OECD 301 series testing criteria.

  5. Low skin irritation potential, supporting safer handling in industrial and institutional formulations.

Typical Applications Of BASF Lutensol XL 50 Surfactants

  1. Industrial and institutional (I&I) hard-surface cleaners, especially for floor, glass, and stainless-steel cleaners.

  2. Alkaline detergent formulations for metal cleaning and parts washing in automotive and manufacturing sectors.

  3. Emulsion polymerization aids in acrylic and styrene-butadiene latex production.

  4. Agrochemical adjuvants for improving spray droplet retention and active ingredient dispersion.

  5. Textile auxiliaries in scouring and dyeing preparations requiring low foam and high wetting efficiency.

Specifications Of BASF Lutensol XL 50 Surfactants

Chemical TypeBranched C13–C15 alcohol ethoxylate (EO ≈ 50 mol)
Product FormPale yellow to amber viscous liquid
AppearanceClear to slightly hazy, homogeneous liquid at 25 °C
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.5 – 7.0
Active Content≈ 50 wt.% (balance: water and minor process residues)
Solubility in WaterFreely soluble at room temperature; forms clear solutions above 15 °C
Cloud Point (1% solution)≈ 75 °C
Primary ApplicationsLow-foam cleaning, emulsification, solubilization, wetting


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