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

Clariant Genapol PF 40 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Clariant Genapol PF 40 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant from the Genapol® portfolio, designed for high-efficiency cleaning in industrial and institutional applications. It delivers excellent soil removal, water hardness tolerance, and stable performance at low temperatures while minimizing foam in automated systems.
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Features Of Clariant Genapol PF 40 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

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

  2. Excellent grease and oily soil removal performance even at low temperatures (5–30 °C).

  3. Highly compatible with enzymes, builders, and anionic surfactants in multi-component formulations.

  4. Biodegradable and compliant with OECD 301B standard for ready biodegradability.

  5. Stable across a broad pH range (pH 4–12), supporting robust formulation flexibility.

Typical Applications Of Clariant Genapol PF 40 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Industrial and institutional (I&I) hard surface cleaners, including floor, glass, and stainless steel cleaners.

  2. Aqueous parts washers and metalworking fluid additives for precision cleaning of machined components.

  3. Low-foam laundry detergents for front-loading washing machines and commercial laundries.

  4. Carpet and upholstery shampoos requiring rapid foam collapse and efficient rinsing.

  5. Disinfectant and sanitizer formulations where foam interference must be minimized during application.

Specifications Of Clariant Genapol PF 40 Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeAlkyl polyglycoside (APG)-based nonionic surfactant
Product FormClear to slightly hazy viscous liquid
AppearancePale yellow to amber liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)6.5–8.0
Active Content (w/w %)40 ± 1%
Density (20 °C)1.08–1.12 g/cm³
Solubility in WaterCompletely miscible at room temperature
Primary ApplicationsLow-foam industrial cleaning, I&I detergents, metal cleaning, and enzyme-stable formulations


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