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BASF Nekal BX Dry Low-Salt Surfactant

BASF Nekal BX Dry Low-Salt Surfactant is a high-performance anionic surfactant from BASF’s Nekal series, offering excellent wetting, foaming and emulsifying properties with low electrolyte content. Ideal for agrochemicals, industrial cleaners and textile auxiliaries, it ensures superior stability and compatibility while reducing salt-related formulation issues.
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Features Of BASF Nekal BX Dry Low-Salt Surfactant

  1. Low-salt formulation minimizes electrolyte interference in sensitive formulations.

  2. Dry powder form ensures excellent storage stability and simplified handling.

  3. High foaming capacity with rapid foam generation and good foam persistence.

  4. Excellent wetting and emulsifying performance across a broad pH range (pH 5–10).

  5. Biodegradable anionic surfactant based on linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) chemistry.

Typical Applications Of BASF Nekal BX Dry Low-Salt Surfactant

  1. Household liquid detergents and all-purpose cleaners.

  2. Industrial and institutional (I&I) hard-surface cleaners.

  3. Carpet shampoos and upholstery cleaning concentrates.

  4. Pre-soak and laundry additive formulations.

  5. Agrochemical adjuvants requiring low electrolyte content.

Specifications Of BASF Nekal BX Dry Low-Salt Surfactant

Chemical TypeLinear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), sodium salt
Product FormFree-flowing dry powder
AppearanceWhite to off-white granular powder
Active Matter Content≥ 85.0 wt-%
Sodium Sulfate Content≤ 5.0 wt-%
pH (1% aqueous solution)9.0 – 10.5
Moisture Content≤ 3.0 wt-%
Key FeaturesLow-salt, high-foaming, low-foam-break, cold-water soluble


BASF Nekal BX Dry Low-Salt Surfactant – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary functional advantage of Nekal BX Dry compared to conventional anionic surfactants?

A: Nekal BX Dry offers significantly reduced inorganic salt content, which enhances formulation stability—especially in high-electrolyte or low-water systems—and minimizes undesired viscosity build-up or phase separation commonly seen with high-salt surfactants.


Q2: In which types of industrial cleaning formulations is Nekal BX Dry most commonly applied?

A: It is widely used in concentrated liquid and solid (powder or tablet) industrial cleaners—including metal degreasers, CIP detergents, and alkaline soak cleaners—where low-salt content supports solubility, storage stability, and compatibility with builders like sodium carbonate or silicates.


Q3: How does the “dry” format benefit manufacturing and handling?

A: As a free-flowing, low-dust powder, Nekal BX Dry simplifies metering and blending in dry-mix processes, reduces transportation weight and volume versus liquid alternatives, and eliminates water-related stability concerns during storage and formulation.


Q4: Is Nekal BX Dry compatible with common nonionic surfactants and chelating agents?

A: Yes—it exhibits good compatibility with typical nonionics (e.g., alcohol ethoxylates) and chelators such as sodium gluconate or phosphonates, supporting synergistic cleaning performance in multi-component alkaline formulations.


Q5: What are key handling and storage recommendations for this product?

A: Store in a cool, dry place in tightly sealed original packaging to prevent moisture uptake. Avoid prolonged exposure to high humidity, as the material is hygroscopic and may experience slight caking over time under suboptimal conditions.



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