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Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

BASF Pluratac LF600 Surfactant

BASF Pluratac LF600 is a nonionic surfactant from the Pluratac series, designed for low-foaming detergency in industrial cleaning and metalworking fluids. It offers excellent wetting, emulsification, and soil removal with high electrolyte tolerance and stable performance across wide pH/temperature ranges.
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Features Of BASF Pluratac LF600 Surfactant

  1. High-performance nonionic surfactant based on ethoxylated linear alcohol chemistry.

  2. Excellent wetting and spreading properties on low-energy surfaces, including plastics and hydrophobic substrates.

  3. Good foaming control with balanced foam generation and rapid collapse in dynamic process conditions.

  4. Compatible with a broad range of anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants in formulated systems.

  5. Low volatility and high hydrolytic stability under neutral to mildly alkaline conditions.

Typical Applications Of BASF Pluratac LF600 Surfactant

  1. Industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning formulations, especially for hard-surface cleaners.

  2. Agrochemical adjuvants enhancing pesticide spray droplet coverage and leaf retention.

  3. Textile auxiliaries for scouring, dye leveling, and emulsification of oil-based finishes.

  4. Coating additives improving substrate wetting and pigment dispersion stability.

  5. Automotive care products requiring fast-rinse performance and residue-free drying.

Specifications Of BASF Pluratac LF600 Surfactant

Chemical TypeNonionic surfactant (ethoxylated linear C12–C15 alcohol)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to colorless, clear liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)5.5 – 7.0
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution)65 – 75 °C
Active Content99 – 100 wt%
Solubility in WaterFreely miscible at 20 °C
Primary ApplicationsWetting agent, emulsifier, dispersant, and co-surfactant


BASF Pluratac LF600 Surfactant – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary function of Pluratac LF600 in industrial cleaning formulations?

A: Pluratac LF600 is a nonionic surfactant designed to provide strong detergency, emulsification, and soil suspension—particularly effective against oily and greasy soils in alkaline or neutral-pH cleaning systems used in metalworking, parts washing, and industrial maintenance applications.


Q2: Is Pluratac LF600 compatible with common builders and co-surfactants in heavy-duty cleaners?

A: Yes, it demonstrates good compatibility with phosphate-free builders (e.g., sodium carbonate, sodium silicates), chelating agents, and anionic surfactants such as linear alkylbenzene sulfonates (LAS) or alcohol ethoxysulfates (AES), supporting stable, high-performance concentrate formulations.


Q3: How does Pluratac LF600 perform under elevated temperature and hard water conditions?

A: It maintains robust surface activity and emulsifying capacity at elevated temperatures typical of immersion and spray cleaning processes, and exhibits good tolerance to moderate levels of calcium and magnesium ions without significant loss of performance or phase separation.


Q4: What is the recommended dosage range for Pluratac LF600 in ready-to-use cleaning solutions?

A: Dosage depends on formulation requirements and soil load, but it is typically used at low concentrations—generally ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight—in aqueous cleaning concentrates and ready-to-use solutions.



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