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Plurafac LF-224 is a low foaming nonionic surfactant.
Plurafac LF-224 consists of alkoxylated, predominantly unbranched fatty alcohols, and contains higher alkene oxides alongside ethylene oxide.
This product has a viscosity of approximately 55 mPa·s at 23°C.
CAS Details: 111905-53-4
Product Number (PRD): 30044064
Chemical Name: Alcohols, C13-15-branched and linear, butoxylated ethoxylated
CBNumber: CB01211816
MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonyms: Alcohols, C13-15-branched and linear, butoxylated ethoxylated, 111905-53-4, 601-137-4, DTXSID801071151,RefChem:553634,C13-15-branched and linear, butoxylated ethoxylated Alcohol-(C13-C15), butoxylated & ethoxylated alcohols C13-15 branched & linear butoxylated
Plurafac LF 224 is a low-foaming, nonionic surfactant manufactured by BASF.
Plurafac LF 224 belongs to the family of fatty alcohol alkoxylates and is widely used in industrial and institutional cleaning formulations where excellent wetting, detergency, and low foam are required.
Plurafac LF 224 is a nonionic surfactant based on fatty alcohol alkoxylates, developed by BASF.
Plurafac LF 224 is specifically engineered for low-foam industrial and institutional cleaning systems, especially where mechanical action (spray, circulation, CIP) is used.
Plurafac LF 224 combines wetting, detergency, emulsification, and dispersing properties while maintaining very low foam formation, which is critical in automated cleaning processes.
Plurafac LF-224 refers to a class of chemical compounds created through the reaction of alcohols with ethylene oxide and butylene oxide.
This process modifies the alcohol to create highly effective, customized surfactants (emulsifiers and wetting agents) widely used in industrial, cosmetic, and cleaning formulations.
Plurafac LF-224 are versatile, nonionic surfactants.
They are synthesized by reacting fatty alcohols with ethylene oxide and propylene oxide (or butylene oxide).
These compounds are primarily used as highly effective emulsifiers, wetting agents, and solubilizers in industrial, agricultural, and consumer formulations.
Plurafac LF 224 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant.
Its most important properties are wetting, low-foaming, or even defoaming, making Plurafac LF 224 an excellent choice for controlling foam, particularly when used in combination with Glucopon surfactants and Deriphat 160 C.
Plurafac LF 224 is widely utilized in industrial and institutional cleaning, detergents, and crop protection formulations to improve wetting and provide defoaming properties.
Plurafac LF 224 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant primarily used in industrial cleaning and CIP applications, providing excellent wetting, detergency, and grease-removal performance.
Plurafac LF 224 is a low-foaming fatty alcohol alkoxylate surfactant designed for industrial and CIP cleaning systems, offering strong wetting, emulsification, and grease removal performance while maintaining minimal foam under harsh mechanical conditions.
Key Functional Properties
1. Low Foaming Behavior
Designed to suppress foam formation
Suitable for high turbulence systems (spray washers, CIP loops)
Prevents pump cavitation and overflow issues
2. Wetting Power
Reduces surface tension of water
Improves penetration into soils, oils, and biofilms
Helps detergents spread evenly over surfaces
3. Emulsification of Oils & Fats
Breaks down grease into fine droplets
Keeps soils suspended in solution to prevent redeposition
4. Alkaline Stability
Performs well in:
NaOH-based cleaners
Strong alkaline industrial formulations
Maintains stability under harsh cleaning conditions
Key Chemical & Physical Properties
Chemistry: Alkoxylated fatty alcohol.
Appearance: Clear to slightly cloudy liquid.Foam Behavior: Excellent low-foaming to defoaming capabilities, even at elevated temperatures.S
olubility: Dispersible to soluble in water, depending on temperature.
Stability: Stable in moderately alkaline formulations, although prolonged high-temperature exposure may cause a gradual yellowing of the product.
Chemical nature
The Plurafac LF types are low-foaming nonionic surfactants.
They consist of alkoxylated, predominantly unbranched fatty alcohols, and they contain higher alkene oxides alongside ethylene oxide.
The fatty alcohol chains of Plurafac LF 131, LF 132, LF 231 and LF 431 terminate in an alkyl group.
Chemical Nature
Plurafac LF 224 belongs to the class:
Fatty alcohol alkoxylates (FAE)
Typically built from:
Hydrophobic fatty alcohol backbone
Ethylene oxide (EO) / propylene oxide (PO) chains
This EO/PO balance is what controls:
Foam level (lower PO → higher foam, higher PO → lower foam)
Solubility
Cloud point behavior
Detergency performance
Key Characteristics & Uses
Surface Tension: These molecules contain both hydrophilic (water-loving) and hydrophobic (oil-loving) ends, which allows them to effectively lower surface tension.Industrial Applications: They are heavily utilized in cleaning products, detergents, textile processing, and agricultural chemicals.
Commercial Cleaning: They act as degreasers and emulsifiers.
Foam Control: The butoxylate chains often help provide low-foaming or defoaming properties, which is highly desirable in industrial cleaning machines.
Uses
In a food-processing plant CIP cleaner, Plurafac LF 224 can be incorporated into an alkaline detergent formulation to improve fat removal while maintaining low foam levels, allowing pumps and circulation systems to operate efficiently.
Typical Applications (Expanded)
Industrial Cleaning
Heavy-duty degreasers
Floor and equipment cleaners
High-pressure spray cleaning systems
Food & Beverage Industry
CIP (Cleaning-in-Place) systems for:
Dairy plants
Breweries
Beverage bottling lines
Tank and pipeline cleaning
Institutional Cleaning
Automatic dishwashing detergents
Commercial kitchen cleaners
Hotel and hospital sanitation products
Metal & Manufacturing Industry
Metal degreasing formulations
Pre-treatment cleaning before coating or painting
Safety Information
Skin/Eye Contact: These compounds can cause eye and skin irritation, and safety data generally recommend wearing eye and skin protection during handling.
Safety & Compliance: Most industrial-grade forms require rinsing when used on surfaces that contact medical instruments or food prep.
Key Features
Nonionic surfactant
Very low foaming properties
Excellent wetting and cleaning performance
Effective grease and soil removal
Stable in alkaline cleaning systems
Suitable for high-pressure and automatic cleaning applications
Liquid form for easy formulation
Typical Applications
Plurafac LF 224 is commonly used in:
Industrial and institutional cleaners
CIP (Cleaning-In-Place) systems
Food and beverage plant cleaning
Automatic dishwashing detergents
Commercial laundry detergents
Metal cleaning formulations
Hard surface cleaners
Benefits in Cleaning Formulations
Improves penetration of cleaning solutions into soils and surfaces.
Helps emulsify oils and fats for easier removal.
Minimizes foam generation, making it suitable for spray and circulation cleaning systems.
Enhances cleaning efficiency in automated processes.
