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

BASF Plurafac LF 700 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Plurafac LF 700 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Plurafac series, designed for industrial cleaning and metalworking applications where foam control and high soil removal are critical. It offers excellent emulsification, wetting, and rinseability in hard water and alkaline conditions.
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Features Of BASF Plurafac LF 700 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

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

  2. Excellent grease and oil emulsification performance across a broad pH range (pH 4–12).

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

  4. Biodegradable and compliant with OECD 301D standard for ready biodegradability.

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

Typical Applications Of BASF Plurafac LF 700 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

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

  2. Low-foam aqueous parts washing formulations for automotive and metalworking sectors.

  3. Alkaline detergent concentrates used in CIP (clean-in-place) systems.

  4. Emulsion polymerization stabilizers for specialty latexes requiring minimal foam interference.

  5. Defoaming-enhanced degreasers for textile pre-treatment and dyeing auxiliaries.

Specifications Of BASF Plurafac LF 700 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeNonionic surfactant — ethoxylated linear alcohol (C12–C15)
Product FormLiquid, clear to slightly hazy
AppearancePale yellow to amber viscous liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20°C)6.0–7.5
Active Content (wt%)98–100%
Cloud Point (1% solution)70–75°C
Solubility in WaterCompletely miscible at 20°C
Primary ApplicationsLow-foam industrial cleaning, CIP systems, metal cleaning, emulsion stabilization


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