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

BASF Plurafac LF 403 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Plurafac LF 403 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant from the 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, and metal-cleaning applications where controlled foaming is critical.
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Features Of BASF Plurafac LF 403 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

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

  2. Excellent grease and oil removal performance in hard water and across a broad pH range (pH 4–12).

  3. Good compatibility with enzymes, builders, and other anionic or nonionic surfactants in formulated systems.

  4. Biodegradable and meets OECD 301B criteria for ready biodegradability.

  5. Stable in concentrated liquid formulations and exhibits low volatility during storage.

Typical Applications Of BASF Plurafac LF 403 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

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

  2. Low-foam laundry detergents for commercial washing machines and tunnel washers.

  3. Automotive parts cleaning formulations used in aqueous parts washers.

  4. Pharmaceutical equipment cleaning agents (CIP/SIP systems requiring minimal foam generation).

  5. Agrochemical adjuvants for tank-mix compatibility and residue reduction.

Specifications Of BASF Plurafac LF 403 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeAlcohol ethoxylate (C12–C15, ~3 EO units)
Product FormLiquid, clear to slightly hazy
AppearancePale yellow to colorless viscous liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20°C)5.0–7.0
Active Content (wt.%)98–100%
Density (20°C)1.02–1.05 g/cm³
Solubility in WaterFreely soluble at room temperature
Cloud Point (1% solution)≈ 35–40°C


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