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BASF Plurafac LF 1300 Surfactant

BASF Plurafac LF 1300 is a nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Plurafac® LF series, featuring low-foaming ethoxylated linear alcohol chemistry. It delivers excellent wetting, emulsification, and soil removal in industrial cleaners, metalworking fluids, and agrochemical formulations—ideal for hard-surface and high-shear applications requiring stable performance under varied pH and temperature conditions.
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Features Of BASF Plurafac LF 1300 Surfactant

  1. Nonionic surfactant based on linear alcohol ethoxylate chemistry with optimized hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB ≈ 13.0).

  2. Excellent wetting, emulsifying, and solubilizing performance in aqueous systems across a broad pH range (pH 4–12).

  3. Low foaming profile suitable for high-shear industrial cleaning and formulation applications.

  4. Good compatibility with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants as well as common electrolytes and builders.

  5. Eco-friendly profile with readily biodegradable backbone and low aquatic toxicity (OECD 301 series compliant).

Typical Applications Of BASF Plurafac LF 1300 Surfactant

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

  2. Agrochemical adjuvants for improving pesticide dispersion, spreading, and foliar retention.

  3. Textile auxiliaries such as dyeing assistants, leveling agents, and scouring additives.

  4. Paints and coatings: stabilizer for water-based pigment dispersions and co-emulsifier in acrylic emulsions.

  5. Oilfield chemicals: component in demulsifiers and pipeline cleaning formulations.

Specifications Of BASF Plurafac LF 1300 Surfactant

Chemical TypeLinear alcohol ethoxylate (C12–C15, ~9 EO units)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless, clear liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)5.5 – 7.0
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)≈ 68–72 °C
Active Content (wt %)≥ 99.0%
HLB Value≈ 13.0
Primary ApplicationsWetting agent, emulsifier, solubilizer in industrial cleaning, agrochemicals, textiles, and coatings


BASF Plurafac LF 1300 Surfactant – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary chemical nature of Plurafac LF 1300?

A: Plurafac LF 1300 is a nonionic surfactant based on linear alcohol ethoxylates, featuring a balanced hydrophilic-lipophilic profile optimized for emulsification and wetting in aqueous systems.


Q2: In which types of industrial formulations is Plurafac LF 1300 most commonly applied?

A: It is widely used in industrial and institutional cleaning agents, metalworking fluids, agricultural adjuvants, and water-based coatings—where stable emulsions, low foaming, and good hard-water tolerance are required.


Q3: How does Plurafac LF 1300 perform in hard water conditions?

A: Due to its linear alcohol backbone and optimized ethoxylation, it exhibits notably improved stability and performance in moderately hard water compared to branched or highly ethoxylated alternatives.


Q4: Is Plurafac LF 1300 compatible with common anionic and cationic surfactants?

A: It demonstrates broad compatibility with many anionic surfactants (e.g., LAS, AES) and selected cationic systems, though formulation-specific compatibility testing is recommended to ensure physical and functional stability.


Q5: What is the typical dosage range for Plurafac LF 1300 in finished products?

A: Dosage depends on formulation requirements but generally ranges from 0.1% to 2% by weight—often used at low concentrations to achieve effective emulsification without excessive foaming or residue.



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