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

BASF Plurafac LF Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Plurafac LF is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Plurafac® series, designed for industrial cleaning and metalworking applications. It delivers excellent wetting, soil removal, and emulsification while minimizing foam in high-shear or high-temperature processes. Compatible with electrolytes and hard water, it ensures stable performance in demanding formulations.
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Features Of BASF Plurafac LF 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 complex formulations.

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

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

Typical Applications Of BASF Plurafac LF Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Industrial and institutional (I&I) floor and surface cleaners.

  2. Automatic dishwashing detergents for commercial dishwashers.

  3. Alkaline parts washers and metal cleaning formulations.

  4. Car wash pre-soak and foam-free underbody degreasers.

  5. Textile auxiliary formulations requiring minimal foam during rinsing.

Specifications Of BASF Plurafac LF Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeNonionic surfactant – alkylphenol ethoxylate alternative (alcohol ethoxylate-based)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless viscous liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.5–7.0
SolubilityFreely soluble in water and common organic solvents
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)65–75 °C
Active Content98–100%
Primary ApplicationsLow-foam industrial cleaning, CIP systems, automatic dishwashing


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