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BASF Lutensol XL140 Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Lutensol XL140 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 temperature conditions.
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Features Of BASF Lutensol XL140 Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Highly effective low-foaming surfactant ideal for industrial cleaning applications requiring controlled foam levels.

  2. Excellent emulsification and solubilization performance across a broad pH range (pH 2–13).

  3. Outstanding stability in hard water and tolerance to electrolytes, ensuring consistent performance in demanding formulations.

  4. Biodegradable profile compliant with OECD 301B standards, supporting sustainable product design.

  5. Low skin irritation potential and favorable toxicological profile for safer handling in occupational settings.

Typical Applications Of BASF Lutensol XL140 Nonionic Surfactant

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

  2. Alkaline detergent formulations for CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems in food and beverage processing.

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

  4. Defoaming and foam-control additives in agrochemical adjuvant systems.

  5. Specialty cleaning agents for electronics manufacturing and precision parts cleaning.

Specifications Of BASF Lutensol XL140 Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeAlkoxylated linear alcohol (C13–C15, EO ≈ 14 mol)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless viscous liquid
Active Content (wt%)≈ 100%
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)≈ 72 °C
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)6.0–7.5
Density (20 °C)≈ 1.02–1.04 g/cm³
SolubilityFreely soluble in water and common organic solvents


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