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BASF Plurafac LF 401 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Plurafac LF 401 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Plurafac® series, formulated with ethoxylated linear alcohols for exceptional wetting, emulsification and soil removal in industrial cleaners. It delivers stable performance in hard water and high electrolyte environments while minimizing foam—ideal for CIP, textile processing and agrochemical formulations.
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Features Of BASF Plurafac LF 401 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

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

  2. Excellent grease and soil removal efficiency across a broad pH range (pH 4–12).

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

  4. Biodegradable formulation meeting OECD 301B standards for environmental safety.

  5. Stable in hard water up to 500 ppm CaCO₃ without precipitation or performance loss.

Typical Applications Of BASF Plurafac LF 401 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. Formulations for textile processing auxiliaries, including scouring and rinsing agents.

  4. Car wash concentrates and foam-controlled vehicle pre-soak solutions.

  5. Hard surface cleaners for food processing facilities requiring minimal foam and rapid drainage.

Specifications Of BASF Plurafac LF 401 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeAlcohol ethoxylate (C12–C15, EO ~7)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless, clear liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20°C)6.0–7.5
Solubility in WaterCompletely miscible at room temperature
Cloud Point (1% solution)Approx. 68–72°C
Active Content (as supplied)98–100%
Primary ApplicationsLow-foam industrial cleaning, I&I detergents, CIP formulations


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