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

BASF Plurafac LF500 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Plurafac LF500 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant from the Plurafac series, designed for industrial cleaning and metalworking applications. It delivers excellent wetting, soil removal, and emulsification with minimal foam—ideal for high-shear processes like CIP systems and spray cleaning. Based on alkylphenol ethoxylate technology, it ensures stable performance in hard water and across wide pH/temperature ranges.
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Features Of BASF Plurafac LF500 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

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

  2. Excellent soil removal performance on both hydrophilic and hydrophobic contaminants, including oils, greases, and particulates.

  3. Highly stable in acidic, neutral, and mildly alkaline formulations (pH 3–10).

  4. Good water solubility and compatibility with common builders, chelants, and other nonionic or anionic surfactants.

  5. Biodegradable structure based on ethoxylated linear alcohol chemistry, supporting sustainable formulation goals.

Typical Applications Of BASF Plurafac LF500 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

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

  2. Alkaline and neutral-pH metal cleaning formulations for automotive and aerospace parts washing.

  3. Textile pre-treatment and scouring agents requiring minimal foam and high wetting efficiency.

  4. Pharmaceutical and biotech equipment cleaning solutions (CIP) where foam interference must be avoided.

Specifications Of BASF Plurafac LF500 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeNonionic – Ethoxylated linear alcohol (C12–C15)
Product FormPale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Appearance (at 25 °C)Clear to slightly hazy, homogeneous liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution)6.0–7.5
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)≈ 65–70 °C
Active Content (as supplied)≈ 98–100 wt%
Solubility in WaterComplete miscibility at room temperature
Primary ApplicationsLow-foam industrial cleaning, CIP formulations, metalworking fluids, I&I detergents


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