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

BASF Pluronic RPE 1720 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Pluronic RPE 1720 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant from the Pluronic RPE series, featuring polypropylene oxide–polyethylene oxide block copolymer chemistry. Designed for demanding industrial cleaning and formulation applications, it delivers excellent wetting, emulsification, and soil removal with minimal foam generation across varied pH and temperature conditions.
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Features Of BASF Pluronic RPE 1720 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Engineered for exceptionally low foaming performance in high-shear and high-temperature cleaning processes.

  2. Offers excellent grease and oil emulsification with enhanced soil suspension stability.

  3. Highly compatible with electrolytes, acids, and alkaline builders commonly used in industrial formulations.

  4. Biodegradable and non-ionic, supporting environmentally responsible formulation design.

  5. Provides superior wetting and surface penetration on hydrophobic substrates including plastics and painted metals.

Typical Applications Of BASF Pluronic RPE 1720 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Alkaline heavy-duty industrial cleaners for metal parts washing.

  2. CIP (Clean-in-Place) formulations in food and beverage processing equipment.

  3. Automotive engine degreasers and under-hood cleaning concentrates.

  4. Pharmaceutical equipment cleaning agents compliant with cGMP requirements.

  5. Low-foam textile scouring and desizing auxiliaries in continuous processing lines.

Specifications Of BASF Pluronic RPE 1720 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeTri-block copolymer (PEO-PPO-PEO)
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
Solubility in WaterFreely soluble at room temperature
Cloud Point (1% solution)~85–90 °C
Primary ApplicationsLow-foam industrial cleaning, CIP systems, metalworking fluid additives
Key FeaturesLow foaming, high electrolyte tolerance, thermally stable, non-ionic


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