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

BASF Plurafac LF 400 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Plurafac LF 400 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Plurafac® series, designed for industrial cleaning and metalworking applications. It delivers excellent soil removal, water hardness tolerance, and stable performance at low foam levels—ideal for high-speed automated processes where foam interference must be minimized.
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Features Of BASF Plurafac LF 400 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

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

  2. Excellent grease and oil removal efficiency across a broad pH range (pH 5–12).

  3. Good compatibility with enzymes, builders, and other anionic and nonionic surfactants.

  4. Biodegradable formulation meeting OECD 301 standard requirements.

  5. Stable in hard water up to 400 ppm CaCO₃ without precipitation or performance loss.

Typical Applications Of BASF Plurafac LF 400 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Industrial and institutional (I&I) automatic dishwashing detergents.

  2. Low-foam alkaline cleaners for metal parts washing and CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems.

  3. Textile pre-scouring and desizing formulations requiring minimal foam carryover.

  4. Car wash concentrates and engine degreasers where foam control is critical.

  5. Hard surface cleaners for food processing equipment and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

Specifications Of BASF Plurafac LF 400 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeAlkylphenol ethoxylate-free nonionic surfactant (alcohol ethoxylate blend)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to amber clear liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)6.0–7.5
Active Content (wt %)98–100
Density (20 °C, g/cm³)1.02–1.05
SolubilityCompletely miscible in water at room temperature
Primary ApplicationsLow-foam industrial cleaning, CIP, I&I detergents, metalworking cleaners


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