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

BASF Synative RPE 1740 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

BASF Synative RPE 1740 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant from BASF’s Synative series, designed for industrial cleaning and metalworking fluids. It delivers excellent wetting, soil removal, and hard-water tolerance while minimizing foam in high-shear applications. Eco-friendly, readily biodegradable, and compatible with anionic systems.
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Features Of BASF Synative RPE 1740 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Exceptionally low foaming profile suitable for high-shear and enclosed cleaning systems.

  2. Excellent grease and oil removal performance in alkaline and neutral pH formulations.

  3. High biodegradability and favorable ecotoxicological profile per OECD 301 series testing.

  4. Stable performance across a broad temperature range (5–90 °C) and hard water conditions (up to 500 ppm CaCO₃).

  5. Compatible with common builders, chelants, and enzymes used in industrial and institutional cleaners.

Typical Applications Of BASF Synative RPE 1740 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Alkaline parts washers and conveyorized metal cleaning lines.

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

  3. Heavy-duty industrial floor and surface cleaners.

  4. Engine degreasers and maintenance cleaners for automotive and aerospace sectors.

  5. Low-foam textile pre-scouring and desizing auxiliaries.

Specifications Of BASF Synative RPE 1740 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeNonionic surfactant — alkylphenol ethoxylate alternative (alcohol ethoxylate-based)
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow to amber, clear to slightly hazy liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)6.0–7.5
Active Content (wt%)~98%
Density (20 °C)1.02–1.05 g/cm³
Solubility in WaterComplete miscibility at room temperature
Key FeaturesLow foaming, high grease-cutting efficiency, nonionic, low VOC


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