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

BASF Plurafac LF220 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Plurafac LF220 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant from the Plurafac series, designed for industrial cleaning and emulsification. It offers excellent wetting, soil removal, and compatibility with electrolytes and hard water. Its optimized ethoxylate/propoxylate structure ensures stable performance in high-shear, high-temperature processes while minimizing foam generation—ideal for CIP systems, metalworking fluids, and agrochemical formulations.
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Features Of BASF Plurafac LF220 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Exceptionally low foaming performance, ideal for high-shear and CIP (Clean-in-Place) applications.

  2. Excellent emulsification and soil removal capability across a broad pH range (pH 2–13).

  3. High tolerance to hard water and electrolytes, maintaining stability in challenging formulations.

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

  5. Nonionic ethoxylated alcohol-based chemistry offering low skin irritation potential.

Typical Applications Of BASF Plurafac LF220 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Industrial and institutional cleaners, especially for floor scrubbers and automatic dishwashing machines.

  2. Cleaning-in-place (CIP) formulations for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing equipment.

  3. Alkaline heavy-duty degreasers used in metalworking and automotive parts cleaning.

  4. Formulations for textile pre-treatment and continuous fabric scouring processes.

  5. Low-foam detergent additives in laundry detergents for commercial laundries and tunnel washers.

Specifications Of BASF Plurafac LF220 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeNonionic surfactant — Ethoxylated linear fatty alcohol (C12–C15)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless viscous liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)6.0–7.5
Active Content (wt%)100%
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)~65 °C
SolubilityFreely soluble in water and common organic solvents
Storage StabilityStable for ≥24 months at 5–30 °C in sealed original packaging


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