Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
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BASF Plurafac LF 500 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Plurafac LF 500 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Plurafac series, designed for industrial cleaning and metalworking applications where minimal foam and high soil removal are critical. It offers excellent wetting, emulsification, and hard-water tolerance while maintaining stability across broad pH and temperature ranges.
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Features Of BASF Plurafac LF 500 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

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

  2. Excellent emulsification and soil suspension performance in hard water conditions.

  3. Good compatibility with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants in formulated systems.

  4. Stable across a broad pH range (pH 2–13), supporting use in acidic and alkaline cleaners.

  5. Biodegradable molecular structure aligned with EU Ecolabel and OECD 301 guidelines.

Typical Applications Of BASF Plurafac LF 500 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Industrial and institutional (I&I) hard surface cleaners, including floor cleaners and disinfectant formulations.

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

  3. Car wash and vehicle cleaning concentrates requiring rapid rinseability and minimal foam carryover.

  4. Process cleaning agents in metalworking and food & beverage manufacturing equipment.

  5. Agrochemical adjuvants for tank-mix compatibility and enhanced active ingredient dispersion.

Specifications Of BASF Plurafac LF 500 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeAlcohol ethoxylate (C12–C15, ~5 EO units)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless, clear liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20°C)5.0–7.0
Active Content (w/w %)98–100%
Density (20°C)0.98–1.02 g/cm³
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)45–55°C
SolubilityFreely soluble in water and common organic solvents


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