Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

BASF Plurafac LF 131 Surfactant

BASF Plurafac LF 131 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. Highly stable in hard water and across broad pH ranges, it ensures consistent performance with low ecotoxicity and favorable biodegradability.
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Features Of BASF Plurafac LF 131 Surfactant

  1. Nonionic surfactant based on linear alcohol ethoxylate chemistry with excellent wetting and detergency performance.

  2. Low-foaming profile suitable for high-shear and automated industrial cleaning processes.

  3. Good compatibility with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants in formulated systems.

  4. Biodegradable under OECD 301 standard conditions, supporting sustainable formulation goals.

  5. Stable across a broad pH range (pH 4–12) and tolerant to moderate levels of electrolytes.

Typical Applications Of BASF Plurafac LF 131 Surfactant

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

  2. Automotive parts cleaning formulations for aqueous metal cleaning lines.

  3. Textile pre-treatment and scouring agents for cotton and synthetic fiber processing.

  4. Agrochemical adjuvants to enhance spray droplet spreading and active ingredient uptake.

  5. Paint and coating additives for improved pigment dispersion and substrate wetting.

Specifications Of BASF Plurafac LF 131 Surfactant

Chemical TypeLinear alcohol ethoxylate (C12–C15, avg. EO 7)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless clear liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)5.5–7.0
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)~68 °C
Active Content (by weight)99–100%
Solubility in WaterComplete, at room temperature
Primary ApplicationsWetting agent, emulsifier, and detergent booster in industrial cleaning and functional formulations


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