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BASF Plurafac LF 405 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Plurafac LF 405 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Plurafac series, designed for industrial cleaning and process applications where foam control is critical. It offers excellent wetting, emulsification, and soil removal in hard water and alkaline conditions, with high stability and biodegradability.
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Features Of BASF Plurafac LF 405 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Exceptionally low foaming profile, ideal for high-shear and automated cleaning processes.

  2. Excellent wetting and soil removal performance on hydrophobic and oily substrates.

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

  4. Biodegradable formulation compliant with OECD 301 series standards.

  5. Nonionic nature ensures compatibility with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants.

Typical Applications Of BASF Plurafac LF 405 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Industrial and institutional (I&I) aqueous cleaners for metal parts and machinery.

  2. Low-foam detergents in CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems for food and beverage processing.

  3. Formulations for textile pre-treatment and scouring where foam interference must be minimized.

  4. Hard surface cleaners for healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

Specifications Of BASF Plurafac LF 405 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeAlkylphenol ethoxylate-free nonionic surfactant (linear alcohol ethoxylate)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to amber viscous liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.5 – 7.0
SolubilityFreely soluble in water and common organic solvents
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)Approx. 65–70 °C
Primary ApplicationsLow-foam cleaning, wetting, emulsification, and dispersing
Key FeaturesLow foaming, hard water tolerant, biodegradable, nonionic compatibility


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