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

BASF Plurafac LF400 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Plurafac LF400 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant from the Plurafac series, designed for industrial cleaning and metalworking applications. It delivers excellent wetting, emulsification, and soil removal with minimal foam—ideal for high-shear or enclosed systems. Based on ethoxylated linear alcohols, it offers good hard-water tolerance and biodegradability.
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Features Of BASF Plurafac LF400 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Exceptionally low foaming performance, ideal for high-shear and recirculating cleaning systems.

  2. Excellent wetting and soil removal capabilities on hydrophobic and oily substrates.

  3. Highly stable in hard water and tolerant to a broad pH range (pH 4–12).

  4. Nonionic nature ensures compatibility with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants in formulated systems.

  5. Biodegradable profile aligned with OECD 301B standards for environmentally responsible use.

Typical Applications Of BASF Plurafac LF400 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Industrial and institutional (I&I) hard surface cleaners, especially for floor scrubbers and automatic dishwashers.

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

  3. Textile pre-scouring and desizing agents where foam control is critical for continuous processing.

  4. Agrochemical adjuvants enhancing spray droplet coverage and active ingredient penetration.

  5. Electronics cleaning solutions requiring residue-free, low-foam degreasing of precision components.

Specifications Of BASF Plurafac LF400 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeAlkylphenol ethoxylate alternative — linear alcohol ethoxylate (C12–C15, ~9 EO)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless, clear liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.5–7.0
Active Content99–100 wt %
Cloud Point (1% solution)62–66 °C
Solubility in WaterCompletely miscible at room temperature
Primary ApplicationsLow-foam cleaning, wetting, emulsification, and solubilization


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