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

BASF Plurafac LF 231 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Plurafac LF 231 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Plurafac® series, designed for high-efficiency cleaning in industrial and institutional applications. It offers excellent wetting, emulsification, and soil removal with minimal foam—ideal for CIP systems, metalworking fluids, and alkaline cleaners. Based on ethoxylated linear alcohols, it ensures stability across wide pH and temperature ranges while maintaining biodegradability and low ecotoxicity.
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Features Of BASF Plurafac LF 231 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Exceptionally low foaming profile, ideal for high-shear and enclosed cleaning systems.

  2. Excellent wetting and soil removal performance on both hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces.

  3. High stability in hard water and across broad pH ranges (pH 4–12).

  4. Good compatibility with anionic, nonionic, and cationic surfactants as well as common builders and enzymes.

  5. Biodegradable formulation compliant with OECD 301 series standards.

Typical Applications Of BASF Plurafac LF 231 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Industrial and institutional (I&I) aqueous cleaners, including floor, glass, and stainless steel cleaners.

  2. Automotive parts washers and conveyorized cleaning lines requiring minimal foam carryover.

  3. Pharmaceutical equipment cleaning formulations (CIP) where foam interference must be avoided.

  4. Agrochemical adjuvants for tank-mix compatibility and enhanced spray droplet spreading.

Specifications Of BASF Plurafac LF 231 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeAlkylphenol ethoxylate derivative (nonylphenol-free)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to amber clear liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.5 – 7.0
Solubility in WaterComplete, miscible at all ratios
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)Approx. 65 °C
Active Content98 – 100 wt%
Primary ApplicationsLow-foam industrial cleaning, CIP formulations, agrochemical adjuvants


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