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BASF Plurafac LF 711 Surfactant

BASF Plurafac LF 711 is a nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Plurafac® LF series, featuring low-foaming ethoxylated alcohol chemistry. It delivers excellent wetting, dispersing and cleaning performance in industrial and household formulations, especially under high-shear or hard-water conditions. Widely used in metalworking fluids, cleaners and agrochemicals for stable emulsification and low residue.
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Features Of BASF Plurafac LF 711 Surfactant

  1. Nonionic surfactant based on linear alcohol ethoxylate chemistry for excellent compatibility with ionic and nonionic systems.

  2. Low foaming profile suitable for high-shear and continuous industrial cleaning processes.

  3. Good wetting and soil dispersion performance, especially effective on oily and particulate soils.

  4. Stable across a broad pH range (pH 4–12), enabling use in acidic, neutral, and alkaline formulations.

  5. Eco-preferred profile with readily biodegradable structure meeting OECD 301 standards.

Typical Applications Of BASF Plurafac LF 711 Surfactant

  1. Industrial and institutional (I&I) hard surface cleaners for food processing facilities.

  2. Alkaline parts washers and metal cleaning formulations in automotive and aerospace manufacturing.

  3. Low-foam detergents for CIP (clean-in-place) systems in beverage and dairy plants.

  4. Specialty emulsion polymerization adjuvants where low residual surfactant and foam control are critical.

  5. Agrochemical adjuvant systems requiring enhanced spreadability and tank-mix compatibility.

Specifications Of BASF Plurafac LF 711 Surfactant

Chemical TypeLinear alcohol ethoxylate (C12–C15, avg. 7 EO units)
Product FormPale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Appearance (25°C)Clear to slightly hazy, homogeneous liquid
Active Content~100% (neat)
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.5–7.0
Cloud Point (1% solution)~68–72°C
Solubility in WaterFreely soluble at room temperature
Primary ApplicationsLow-foam industrial cleaning, CIP formulations, agrochemical adjuvants


BASF Plurafac LF 711 Surfactant – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary function of Plurafac LF 711 in industrial formulations?

A: Plurafac LF 711 is a nonionic surfactant designed to provide effective wetting, emulsification, and solubilization in aqueous systems. It is commonly used to reduce surface tension and improve interfacial activity in cleaning, coating, and agrochemical applications.


Q2: Is Plurafac LF 711 suitable for use in low-foaming cleaning formulations?

A: Yes — it exhibits inherently low foaming characteristics, making it well-suited for high-speed industrial cleaning processes, CIP (clean-in-place) systems, and other applications where foam control is critical.


Q3: How does Plurafac LF 711 perform in hard water conditions?

A: As a nonionic surfactant, Plurafac LF 711 maintains good stability and performance in the presence of calcium and magnesium ions, offering reliable functionality across a range of water hardness levels without significant loss of efficacy.


Q4: Can Plurafac LF 711 be blended with ionic surfactants?

A: Yes — it is generally compatible with anionic and cationic surfactants in many formulation contexts, though compatibility should be verified experimentally under specific pH, concentration, and temperature conditions to ensure colloidal stability.


Q5: What are typical dosage guidelines for Plurafac LF 711 in end-use applications?

A: Dosage depends on formulation requirements and performance targets, but it is typically used at low concentrations — generally ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight — with optimization determined through application-specific testing.



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