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

BASF Plurafac LF221 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Plurafac LF221 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant from the Plurafac® series, designed for industrial cleaning and process applications where minimal foam is critical. It offers excellent wetting, emulsification, and soil removal in hard water and alkaline conditions, ensuring stable performance across temperatures. Ideal for CIP systems, metal cleaning, and agrochemical formulations.
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Features Of BASF Plurafac LF221 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Exceptionally low foaming performance, ideal for high-shear and enclosed-system applications.

  2. Excellent wetting and soil-suspending capability in hard water and across broad pH ranges.

  3. High compatibility with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants as well as common builders and enzymes.

  4. Biodegradable formulation meeting OECD 301B standard for ready biodegradability.

  5. Stable in concentrated alkaline formulations up to pH 12.5 at elevated temperatures.

Typical Applications Of BASF Plurafac LF221 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

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

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

  3. Car wash formulations requiring rapid rinse and minimal foam carryover.

  4. Pharmaceutical and cosmetic cleaning-in-place (CIP) solutions for equipment sanitation.

  5. Agrochemical adjuvants enhancing spray droplet spreading and deposition on waxy leaf surfaces.

Specifications Of BASF Plurafac LF221 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeAlkyl polyglycol ether (nonionic)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless, clear liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20°C)6.0 – 7.5
Active Content (w/w %)98.0 – 100.0
Density (20°C, g/cm³)1.02 – 1.04
SolubilityCompletely miscible with water and common organic solvents
Primary ApplicationsLow-foam cleaning, wetting, emulsification, and solubilization


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