BASF Industrial

Formulators
Core Range
Nonionic Surfactants
Alcohol Ethoxylates
Product Chemical nature Cloud point HLB value Viscosity Physical form Bio-based Biodegrad-
[°C] [mPa·s] [23 °C] Surfactant1) ability2)
Dehydol LT 7 C12C18-Fatty alcohol + 7 EO approx. 53/A approx. 12 approx. 40 (40 °C) Liquid
Lutensol AT 18 20% C16C18-Fatty alcohol + 18 EO 20% approx. 92/B approx. 15 approx. 25 Liquid
Lutensol AT 25 E + 25 EO approx. 95/B approx. 16 approx. 70 (60 °C) Solid
Lutensol AT 25 Flakes + 25 EO approx. 95/B approx. 16 approx. 70 (60 °C) Flakes
Lutensol AT 50 Powder + 50 EO approx. 92/B approx. 18 approx. 150 (60 °C) Powder
Lutensol AT 50 Flakes + 50 EO approx. 92/B approx. 18 approx. 150 (60 °C) Flakes
Lutensol AT 80 Powder + 80 EO approx. 87/B approx. 18.5 approx. 400 (60 °C) Powder
Lutensol AO 3 C13C15-Oxo alcohol + 3 EO approx. 45/E approx. 8 approx. 40 Liquid
Lutensol AO 5 + 5 EO approx. 62/E approx. 10 approx. 80 Liquid
Lutensol AO 7 + 7 EO approx. 43/A approx. 12 approx. 100 Liquid
Lutensol AO 11 + 11 EO approx. 86/A approx. 14 approx. 30 (60 °C) Paste
Lutensol TO 2 C13-Oxo alcohol + 2 EO approx. 37/D approx. 7 approx. 30 Liquid
Lutensol TO 3 + 3 EO approx. 40/E approx. 8 approx. 50 Liquid
Lutensol TO 5 + 5 EO approx. 62/E approx. 10.5 approx. 80 Liquid
Lutensol TO 6 + 6 EO approx. 67/E approx. 11 approx. 80 Liquid
Lutensol TO 7 + 7 EO approx. 70/E approx. 12 approx. 100 Liquid
Lutensol TO 8 + 8 EO approx. 60/A approx. 13 approx. 150 Liquid
Lutensol TO 89 + 8 EO 90% approx. 60/A approx. 13 approx. 120 Liquid
Lutensol TO 10 + 10 EO approx. 70/A approx. 13.5 approx. 30 (60 °C) Paste
Lutensol TO 108 + 10 EO 80% approx. 70/A approx. 13.5 approx. 180 Liquid
Lutensol TO 109 + 10 EO 85% approx. 70/A approx. 13.5 approx. 150 Liquid
Lutensol TO 12 + 12 EO approx. 75/B approx. 14.5 approx. 40 (60 °C) Solid
Lutensol TO 129 + 12 EO 85% approx. 75/B approx. 14.5 approx. 200 Liquid
Lutensol TO 20 + 20 EO approx. 86/B approx. 16.5 approx. 60 (60 °C) Solid

1)
According to the prEN17035 surfactant classification
2)
According to OECD 301. In case of mixtures all organic components are readily biodegradable

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Alcohol Ethoxylates
Product Chemical nature Cloud point HLB value Viscosity Physical form Bio-based Biodegrad-
[°C] [mPa·s] [23 °C] Surfactant1) ability2)
Lutensol XP 30 C10-Guerbet alcohol + 3 EO approx. 31/E approx. 9 approx.    25 Liquid
Lutensol XP 40 + 4 EO approx. 44/E approx. 10.5 approx.    90 Liquid
Lutensol XP 50 + 5 EO approx. 56/E approx. 11.5 approx.    90 Liquid
Lutensol XP 60 + 6 EO approx. 62/E approx. 12.5 approx.   140 Liquid
Lutensol XP 69 + 6 EO 85% approx. 62/E approx. 12.5 approx.    70 Liquid
Lutensol XP 70 + 7 EO approx. 68/E approx. 13 approx. 290 Liquid
Lutensol XP 79 + 7 EO 85% approx. 68/E approx. 13 approx.    90 Liquid
Lutensol XP 80 + 8 EO approx. 56/A approx. 14 approx.   300 Liquid
Lutensol XP 89 + 8 EO 85% approx. 56/A approx. 14 approx.    90 Liquid
Lutensol XP 90 + 9 EO approx. 69/A approx. 14.5 approx. 1 200 Liquid
Lutensol XP 99 + 9 EO 85% approx. 69/A approx. 14.5 approx.   100 Liquid
Lutensol XP 100 + 10 EO approx. 80/A approx. 15 approx.    30 (60 °C) Paste
Lutensol XL 40 C10-Guerbet alcohol + 4 EO approx. 46/E approx. 10.5 approx.    40 Liquid
Lutensol XL 50 alkoxylate + 5 EO approx. 60/E approx. 11.5 approx.    50 Liquid
Lutensol XL 70 + 7 EO approx. 68/E approx. 13 approx.    70 Liquid
Lutensol XL 80 + 8 EO approx. 56/A approx. 14 approx.   120 Liquid
Lutensol XL 140 + 14 EO approx. 78/B approx. 16 approx.    40 (60 °C) Paste
Lutensol ON 30 C10-Oxo alcohol + 3 EO approx. 53/E approx. 9 approx.    30 Liquid
Lutensol ON 50 + 5 EO approx. 67/E approx. 11.5 approx.    40 Liquid
Lutensol ON 60 + 6 EO approx. 36/A approx. 12 approx.   180 Liquid
Lutensol ON 70 + 7 EO approx. 60/A approx. 13 approx.    60 Liquid
Lutensol ON 80 + 8 EO approx. 80/A approx. 14 approx.   100 Liquid
Lutensol ON 110 + 11 EO approx. 78/B approx. 15 approx.    30 (60 °C) Paste
Lutensol M 5 C10C18-Alcohol + 5 EO approx. 61/E approx. 11.4         <20 (60 °C) Liquid
Lutensol M 7 + 7 EO approx. 75/E approx. 12.9 approx.    50 (60 °C) Paste
Lutensol CS 6250 C6-Alcohol + 5 EO approx. 67/B approx.    20 Liquid

Alkyl Polyglucosides
Product Chemical nature Concentration Density Viscosity Physical form Bio-based Biodegrad-
[%] [g/cm3] [mPa·s] [23 °C] Surfactant1) ability2)
Agnique PG 8105-G C8C10-Alkyl polyglucoside approx. 63 approx. 1.135 (40 °C) approx. 3 000 Liquid
Agnique PG 8107-G approx. 70 approx. 1.161 approx. 3 500 Liquid
Disponil APG 215 approx. 63 approx. 1.13 (40 °C) approx. 3 000 Liquid
Agnique PG 8107-BL C8C10-Alkyl polyglucoside with antifoam approx. 70 approx. 1.161 approx. 3 500 Liquid
Disponil APG 425 C8C16-Alkyl polyglucoside approx. 50 approx. 1.11 approx.   500 Liquid

1)
According to the prEN17035 surfactant classification
2)
According to OECD 301. In case of mixtures all organic components are readily biodegradable

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Aminopolyols
Product Chemical nature Cloud point Amine number Viscosity Physical form Bio-based Biodegrad-
[°C] [mg KOH/g] [mPa·s] [23 °C] Surfactant1) ability2)
Lutensol FA 12 Oleyl amine + 12 EO approx. 86/B approx. 70 approx.    150 Liquid
Quadrol L Ethylene diamine + 4 PO – approx. 380 approx. 75 000 Liquid   

Emulsifiers and Solubilizers

Product Chemical nature Cloud point HLB value Viscosity Physical form Bio-based Biodegrad-
[°C] [mPa·s] [23 °C] Surfactant1) ability2)
Agnique CSO-20 Castor oil + 20 EO approx. 66/D – approx.   110 (60 °C) Liquid
Agnique CSO-35 + 35 EO approx. 72/E – approx.   120 (60 °C) Liquid
Agnique CSO-40 + 40 EO approx. 74/E – approx.   120 (60 °C) Liquid
Agnique SBO 10 Modified vegetable oil – – approx.    75 (40 °C) Liquid
Agnique SPO 40 Sorbitanester ethoxylated – – approx.   400 Liquid
Disponil LS 500 C12C14-Fatty alcohol + 50 EO approx. 76/C approx. 18.5 – Solid
Emulan A Oleic acid ethoxylate approx. 52/E approx. 9 approx.    70 Liquid
Emulan AF Fatty alcohol ethoxylate approx. 65/E approx. 11 approx.    15 (60 °C) Paste
Emulan AT 9 approx. 68/A approx. 13 approx.    20 (60 °C) Solid
Emulan P approx. 58/D approx. 7 approx.    30 Liquid
Emulan EL Castor oil ethoxylate approx. 71/B approx. 14 approx.   600 (40 °C) Liquid
Emulan OC Fatty alcohol ethoxylate approx. 90/B approx. 17 approx.    60 (60 °C) Paste
Emulan OG approx. 92/B approx. 17 approx.    80 (60 °C) Powder
Disponil NRG 301 Aqueous solution based + 30 EO 60% approx. 78/C approx. 17.6 approx.   270 (40 °C) Liquid
Disponil NRG 401 on fatty alcohol + 40 EO 60% approx. 77/C approx. 18.1 approx.   375 (40 °C) Liquid
Emulan TO 2080 C13-Oxo alcohol + 20 EO 80% approx. 93/B approx. 16 approx.   400 Liquid
Emulan TO 3070 + 30 EO 70% approx. 92/B approx. 17 approx. 1 500 Liquid
Emulan TO 4070 + 40 EO 70% approx. 92/B approx. 18 approx. 1 400 Liquid

1)
According to the prEN17035 surfactant classification
2)
A ccording to OECD 301. In case of mixtures all organic components are readily biodegradable

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Foam Suppressors
Product Chemical nature Concen­tration Viscosity Physical form Bio-based Biodegrad-
[%] [mPa·s] [23 °C] Surfactant1) ability2)
Degressal SD 20 Fatty alcohol alkoxylate approx. 100 approx. 60 Liquid
Degressal SD 21 approx. 100 approx. 250 Liquid
Degressal SD 40 Phosphoric ester approx. 100 approx. 20 Liquid

Low-foaming Nonionic Surfactants

Product Chemical nature Cloud point Molar mass Viscosity Physical form Bio-based Biodegrad-
[°C] [g/mol]] [mPa·s] [23 °C] Surfactant1) ability2)
Plurafac LF 221 Fatty alcohol alkoxylate 95% approx. 33/A – approx.   100 Liquid
Plurafac LF 400 approx. 33/A – approx.    70 Liquid
Plurafac LF 403 approx. 41/E – approx.    60 Liquid
Plurafac LF 711 approx. 45/E – approx.    80 Liquid
Plurafac LF 801 approx. 43/E – approx.    65 Liquid
Plurafac LF 900 approx. 39/E – approx.    85 Liquid
Plurafac LF 1300 approx. 21/E – approx.   130 Liquid
Pluronic PE 3100 EO-PO-EO-block polymer 10% EO approx. 41/E approx. 1 000 approx.   175 Liquid
Pluronic PE 4300 30% EO approx. 42/A approx. 1 750 approx.   400 Liquid
Pluronic PE 6100* 10% EO approx. 23/A approx. 2 000 approx.   350 Liquid
Pluronic PE 6200* 20% EO approx. 33/A approx. 2 450 approx.   500 Liquid
Pluronic PE 6400* 40% EO approx. 60/A approx. 2 900 approx. 1 000 Liquid
Pluronic PE 6800 80% EO approx. 88/B approx. 8 000 – Powder
Pluronic PE 8100* 10% EO approx. 36/E approx. 2 600 approx.   700 Liquid
Pluronic PE 9400 40% EO approx. 80/E approx. 4 600 approx.   300 (60 °C) Solid
Pluronic PE 10100 10% EO approx. 35/E approx. 3 500 approx.   800 Liquid
Pluronic PE 10400 40% EO approx. 81/A approx. 5 900 approx.   500 (60 °C) Solid
Pluronic PE 10500 50% EO approx. 75/B approx. 6 500 approx.   500 (60 °C) Solid
Pluronic PE 10500 Solution 50% EO 18% approx. 75/B approx. 6 500 approx.    10 Liquid
Pluronic RPE 1720 PO-EO-PO-block polymer 20% EO approx. 37/E approx. 2 150 approx.   450 Liquid
Pluronic RPE 1740 40% EO approx. 51/E approx. 2 650 approx.   600 Liquid
Pluronic RPE 2520* 20% EO approx. 31/E approx. 3 100 approx.   600 Liquid
Pluronic RPE 3110 10% EO approx. 25/E approx. 3 500 approx.   600 Liquid

1)
According to the prEN17035 surfactant classification
2)
A ccording to OECD 301. In case of mixtures all organic components are readily biodegradable
* Not suitable for secondary direct food additives as codified in 21 CFR part 173

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Special Surfactants
Product Chemical nature Concentration Cloud point Physical form Bio-based Biodegrad-
[%] [°C] [23 °C] Surfactant1) ability2)
Disponil A 1080 Fatty alcohol ethoxylate, + 10 EO approx. 80 approx. 65/C Liquid
Disponil A 1580 modified + 15 EO approx. 80 approx. 73/C Liquid
Disponil A 3065 + 30 EO approx. 65 approx. 77/C Liquid
Disponil A 4065 + 40 EO approx. 65 approx. 76/C Liquid
Disponil AFX 3070 + 30 EO approx. 70 approx. 80/C Liquid
Disponil PGE 110 Polyglycol ether of approx. 100 approx. 84/B Liquid
an aliphatic diol
Dehyton AB 30 Betaine approx. 30 – Liquid
Dehyton K Cocoamidopropyl betaine approx. 30 – Liquid
Agnique GLP 45 Fatty acid amid derivate approx. 45 – Liquid
based betaine

Unsaturated Alcohol Ethoxylates

Product Chemical nature Concentration Viscosity Physical form Bio-based Biodegrad-
[%] [mPa·s] [23 °C] Surfactant1) ability2)
Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 Unsaturated fatty alcohol + 3 EO approx. 100 approx. 50 Liquid
Agnique FOH 9 OC-5 + 5 EO approx. 100 approx. 60 Liquid
Disponil OC 5 + 5 EO approx. 100 approx. 135 Liquid/Paste
Disponil OC 25 + 25 EO approx. 100 approx. 56 (70 °C) Liquid

1)
According to the prEN17035 surfactant classification
2)
A ccording to OECD 301. In case of mixtures all organic components are readily biodegradable

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Polyalkylene Glycols

Product Chemical nature Molar mass Viscosity at 75 °C Melting point Physical form Bio-based Biodegrad-
[g/mol] [mm2/s] [°C] [23 °C] Surfactant1) ability2)
Pluriol A 10 R Allyl alcohol ethoxylate 500 approx.    55 – Liquid
Pluriol A 750 R 750 approx.    80 – Liquid
Pluriol A 350 E Methyl polyethylene glycol, desalted 350 approx.    30 – Liquid
Pluriol A 520 E 500 approx.    50 – Liquid
Pluriol A 750 E 750 approx.    30 (60 °C) approx. 30 Solid
Pluriol A 1020 E 1 000 approx.    40 (60 °C) approx. 40 Solid
Pluriol A 2010 E 2 000 approx.   120 (50 °C) approx. 50 Solid
Pluriol A 3010 E 3 000 aapprox. 200 (60 °C) approx. 60 Solid
Pluriol A 5010 E 5 000 approx.   400 (70 °C) approx. 63 Solid
Pluriol A 6000 PE Butyl polyalkyleneglycol copolymer 6 000 approx. 2 000 Liquid
Pluriol A 3 TE Trimethylolpropane ethoxylate 280 approx.   600 – Liquid
Pluriol A 4 TE Glycerol ethoxylate 225 approx.   400 – Liquid
Pluriol A 700 VP Hydroxybutylvinyl ether propoxylate 700 approx.    60 – Liquid
Pluriol A 1190 I Isoprenol ethoxylate 1 100 approx.    50 (60 °C) approx. 40 Solid
Pluriol A 7509 PH Phenol ethoxylate 90% 750 approx.   190 – Liquid
Pluriol E 200 Polyethylene glycol 200 approx.    60 – Liquid
Pluriol E 300 300 approx.    85 – Liquid
Pluriol E 400 400 approx.   110 – Liquid
Pluriol E 600 600 approx.    40 (50 °C) approx. 20 Liquid/Solid
Pluriol E 1000 LS 1 000 – approx. 40 Solid
Pluriol E 1500 E 1 500 approx.    60 (75 °C) approx. 45 Solid
Pluriol E 1500 Flakes 1 500 approx.    60 (75 °C) approx. 45 Flakes
Pluriol E 3400 Flakes 3 400 approx.   190 (75 °C) approx. 55 Flakes
Pluriol E 4000 Flakes 4 000 approx.   260 (75 °C) approx. 55 Flakes
Pluriol E 6000 Flakes 6 000 approx.   600 (75 °C) approx. 60 Flakes
Pluriol E 8000 Flakes 8 000 approx.   130* (50 °C) approx. 63 Flakes
Pluriol E 9000 Powder 9 000 approx.   260* (50 °C) approx. 65 Powder
Pluriol E 600 S Polyalkylene glycol 600 approx.    40 (50 °C) – Liquid
Pluriol P 600 Polypropylene glycol 600 approx.   130 – Liquid
Pluriol P 900 CA 900 approx.   140 – Liquid
Pluriol P 2000 2 000 approx.   440 – Liquid
Pluriol P 4000 4 000 approx. 1 050 – Liquid

1)
According to the prEN17035 surfactant classification
2)
A ccording to OECD 301. In case of mixtures all organic components are readily biodegradable
* 50% aqueous solution

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Anionic Surfactants
Fatty Alcohol Ethersulfates
Product Chemical nature Concen­tration Physical form Bio-based Biodegrad-
[%] [23 °C] Surfactant1) ability2)
Disponil BES 20 Isotridecyl ethersulfate + 20 EO, sodium salt approx. 29 Liquid
Agnique SLES-370 Fatty alcohol ethersulfate + 2 EO, sodium salt approx. 70 Paste
Disponil FES 27 EVO + 2 EO, sodium salt approx. 27 Liquid
Disponil FES 27 IS + 2 EO, sodium salt approx. 27 Liquid
Disponil FES 32 EVO + 4 EO, sodium salt approx. 31 Liquid
Disponil FES 147 + 7 EO, sodium salt approx. 27 Liquid
Disponil FES 993 + 12 EO, sodium salt approx. 30 Liquid
Disponil FES 77 + 30 EO, sodium salt approx. 33 Liquid
Disponil FES 61 + 50 EO, sodium salt approx. 32 Liquid

Fatty Alcohol Sulfates

Product Chemical nature Concen­tration Physical form Bio-based Biodegrad-
[%] [23 °C] Surfactant1) ability2)
Disponil SOS 842 EVO C8-Fatty alcohol sulfate, sodium salt approx. 40 Liquid
Disponil EHS 47 2-Ethylhexyl sulfate, sodium salt approx. 47 Liquid
Texapon 1030 C10-Fatty alcohol sulfate, sodium salt approx. 29 Liquid
Disponil SDS 15 EVO C12-Fatty alcohol sulfate, sodium salt approx. 15 Liquid
Disponil SDS 30 EVO approx. 30 Liquid
Disponil SDS G approx. 97 Solid
Disponil ALS-IS C12C14-Fatty alcohol sulfate, ammonium salt approx. 28 Liquid
Disponil ALS 33 C8C14-Fatty alcohol sulfate, ammonium salt approx. 33 Liquid
Texapon TH C8C14-Fatty alcohol sulfate, triethanolamine salt approx. 47 Liquid
Disponil SLS 101 Spec EVO C12C16-Fatty alcohol sulfate, sodium salt approx. 30 Liquid
Disponil SLS 101 IS approx. 30 Liquid
Disponil SLS 124 G approx. 97 Solid
Disponil OCS 27 C16C18/C18:1-Fatty alcohol sulfate, sodium salt approx. 27 Solid

Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonates

Product Chemical nature Concen­tration Physical form Bio-based Biodegrad-
[%] [23 °C] Surfactant1) ability2)
Agnique ABS 70 C Alkyl benzene sulfonate in isobutanol approx. 70 Liquid
Disponil LDBS 25 EVO Linear dodecyl benzene sulfonate, sodium salt approx. 25 Liquid
Disponil LDBS 55 approx. 55 Paste

1)
According to the prEN17035 surfactant classification
2)
A ccording to OECD 301. In case of mixtures all organic components are readily biodegradable

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Other Surfactants

Product Chemical nature Concen­tration Viscosity Physical form Bio-based Biodegrad-

[%] [mPa·s] [23 °C] Surfactant1) ability2)
Disponil ODSLS Mono-alkenyl sulfosuccinamate, sodium salt approx. 35       < 100 Liquid/Paste
Disponil SUS 87 Spez. Mono-alkyl sulfosuccinate, sodium salt (5 EO) approx. 30 approx.    30 Liquid
Disponil SUS IC 10 Di-isodecyl sulfosuccinate, sodium salt approx. 65 approx.   130 Liquid
Disponil SUS IC 875 Di-isooctyl sulfosuccinate, sodium salt approx. 75 approx.   350 Liquid
Lutensit A-BO approx. 60 approx.   150 Liquid
Lutensit A-EP Acidic phosphoric ester of a fatty alcohol alkoxylate approx. 100 approx. 2 180 Liquid
Disponil FEP 3825 PN Tridecyl alcohol ether phosphate, potassium salt approx. 25 approx.   560 Liquid
Disponil FEP 3830 PA Tridecyl alcohol ether phosphate, acidic approx. 30 approx.   110 (50 °C) Liquid
Agnique OAS 50 K Oleic acid sulfonate-di-potassium salt approx. 52 approx.   250 (30 °C) Liquid

Fatty Alcohols

Product Chemical nature Concen­tration Viscosity Physical form Bio-based Biodegrad-

[%] [mPa·s] [23 °C] Surfactant1) ability2)
Agnique FOH 9 OC Unsaturated fatty alcohol approx. 100        < 20 (40 °C) Liquid
Emulan G 20 C20 Guerbet alcohol approx. 100 approx.    60 (20 °C) Liquid

1)
According to the prEN17035 surfactant classification
2)
A ccording to OECD 301. In case of mixtures all organic components are readily biodegradable

Surfactant Bio-based carbon Icon Biodegradability Icon

classification [X% of total C]
Wholly bio-based surfactant X ≥ 95 Readily biodegradable
Majority bio-based surfactant 95 > X > 50 Not readily biodegradable
Minority bio-based surfactant 50 ≥ X > 5
Non bio-based surfactant X≤5

Test methods
■ Cloud point in °C according to EN 1890: ■ Viscosity: EN 12092 Brookfield, 60 rpm [mPa·s], 23 °C
Method A: 1 g surfactant + 100 g distilled water ■ Viscosity: Ubbelohde according to DIN 51562 [mm2/s]
Method B: 1 g surfactant + 100 g NaCl solution (c = 50 g/L) ■ 
Molar mass calculated from hydroxyl number according to
Method C: 1 g surfactant + 100 g NaCl solution (c = 100 g/L) DIN 53240 or PSA method
■ HLB value according to W.C. Griffin
Method D: 5 g surfactant + 45 g of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether solution
(c = 250 g/L) ■ Melting point: BASF method

Method E: 5 g surfactant + 25 g of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether solution ■ Density: DIN 51757, 25 °C

(c = 250 g/L)

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Water Soluble Polymers
Dispersing Agents
Product Chemical nature Physical form Concentration Molar mass pH Density Viscosity
[%] [g/mol] [g/cm3] [mPa·s]
Sokalan CP 5 Maleic acid/acrylic acid Liquid 40 70 000 8 1.30 2 000
Sokalan CP 7 copolymer, sodium salt Liquid 40 50 000 8 1.30 1 500
Sokalan CP 9 Maleic acid/olefin copolymer, Liquid 25 12 000 11.5 1.12    50
Sokalan CP 9 Powder sodium salt Powder > 89 12 000 11 – –
Sokalan CP 10 Polyacrylic acid, modified, Liquid 45   4 000 8.5 1.30   500
sodium salt
Sokalan CP 10 S Polyacrylic acid, modified Liquid 50   4 000 2 1.16   150
Sokalan CP 12 S Maleic acid/acrylic acid Liquid 50   3 000 1.5 1.23   130
copolymer
Sokalan CP 13 S Polyacrylic acid, modified Liquid 25 20 000 2 1.20   200
Sokalan PA 15 Polyacrylic acid, sodium salt Liquid 45   1 200 7 1.31   230
Sokalan PA 25 CL PN* Liquid 49   4 000 4 1.25   600
Sokalan PA 30 CL Liquid 45   8 000 8 1.34 1 000
Sokalan NR 2530 Polyacrylic acid, modified, Liquid approx. 45   4 500 4.5 1.26 1 000
Sokalan NR 2555 sodium salt, partially neutralized Liquid approx. 45   4 500 5 1.28   900
Sokalan NR 2595 Polyacrylic acid, modified, Liquid approx. 45   4 500 8 1.3   700
sodium salt
Sokalan PA 80 S Polyacrylic acid Liquid 35 100 000 2 1.14    50
Sokalan PA 110 S Liquid 35 250 000 2 1.14 5 000

* partially neutralized

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Thickeners
Product Chemical nature Physical Concen­tration pH Bulk density Density Viscosity
form [%] [g/L] [g/cm3] [mPa·s]
Rheovis AT 120 Methacrylic acid/acrylic acid ester copolymer, Dispersion 30 3 – 1.05    30
modified

Polyethylene Imines
Product Chemical nature Molar mass Concen­tration pH Viscosity
[g/mol] [%] [mPa·s]
Lupasol FG Polyethylene imine     800 99 11 approx.   1 680
Lupasol G 20 Waterfree   1 300 99 11 approx.   8 000
Lupasol G 20   1 300 50 11 approx.   1 500
Lupasol PR 8515   2 000 99 11 approx. 14 000
Lupasol WF 25 000 99 11     > 200 000
Lupasol P 750 000 50 11 approx. 25 000
Lupasol PN 40 Polyethylene imine, ethoxylated – approx. 80 10 approx.    800

Polyvinylpyrrolidones & Copolymers

Product Chemical nature Molar mass Concen­tration Physical form Viscosity
[g/mol] [%] [23 °C] [mPa·s]
Sokalan K 17 P Polyvinylpyrrolidone     9 000 approx. 98 Powder
Sokalan K 30 P    50 000 approx. 98 Powder
Sokalan K 30 sol. 30%    50 000 approx. 30 Liquid approx.   120
Sokalan K 90 P 1 400 000 approx. 98 Powder
Sokalan K 90 sol. 20% 1 600 000 approx. 20 Liquid approx. 28 000
Sokalan K 115 AT 1 2 200 000 approx. 11 Liquid approx. 3 000
Sokalan HP 165     9 000 approx. 30 Liquid approx.    20
Sokalan VA 64 P Vinylpyrrolidone/Vinylacetate copolymer    65 000 approx. 95 Powder
Sokalan HP 56 Granules Vinylpyrrolidone/Vinylimidazole copolymer    70 000 approx. 95 Granules

Sulfonic Acid Condensation Products/Sulfonates

Product Chemical nature Dry content Physical form Bulk density Viscosity
[%] [23 °C] [g/L] [mPa·s]
Tamol NN 2406 Naphthalene sulfonic acid       31 Liquid – approx. 20
Tamol NN 3501 condensation product, sodium salt       38 Liquid – approx. 50
Tamol NN 8906 approx. 95 Powder approx. 500
Tamol NN 9104       95 Powder approx. 500
Tamol NN 9401       95 Powder approx. 500
Tamol NH 7519 approx. 95 Powder approx. 500

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Chelating Agents

Product Chemical nature Physical form Concen­tration pH Bulk density Density Biodegrad-
[%] [1% in Water] [g/L] [g/cm3] ability2)
Trilon BS Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) Powder 99 approx. 2.8 approx. 820 –
Trilon BD Disodium salt of EDTA, dihydrate Powder ≥ 89 approx. 4.5 approx. 950 –
Trilon B Liquid Tetrasodium salt of EDTA Liquid 40 approx. 11.5 – approx. 1.31
Trilon BX Liquid Tetrasodium salt of EDTA, Liquid 40 approx. 11.5 – approx. 1.28
purer form
Trilon B Powder Tetrasodium salt of EDTA, Powder 87 approx. 11.5 approx. 690 –
Trilon BX Powder tetrahydrate Powder 84 approx. 11.2 approx. 845 –
Trilon D Liquid Trisodium salt of Hydroxyethyl­ Liquid 40 approx. 11.5 – approx. 1.26
ethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA)
Trilon M Liquid Trisodium salt of Methylglycine­ Liquid 40 approx. 11.0 – approx. 1.31
Trilon M Granules SG diacetic acid (MGDA) Granules 79 approx. 11.5 approx. 760 –
Trilon M Max EcoBalanced Liquid 40 approx. 11.0 – approx. 1.31
Trilon P Liquid Modified anionic Polyamine Liquid 40 approx. 11.0 – approx. 1.21

2)
According to OECD 301. In case of mixtures all organic components are readily biodegradable

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Metal Surface Treatment
Chemicals for Electroplating
Product Chemical nature Concen­tration Biodegradability2)
[%]
Golpanol ALS Sodium allylsulphonate 25
Golpanol ALS 35 35
Golpanol BEO 2-Butyne-1,4-diol ethoxylate 100
Golpanol BMP 2-Butyne-1,4-diol propoxylate 100
Golpanol BOZ Cryst. 2-Butyne-1,4-diol ≥ 98
Golpanol HD 3-Hexyne-2,5-diol 80
Golpanol MBS Granules N* Sodium nitrobenzene sulphonate ≥ 92
Golpanol PA Propargyl alcohol ≥ 99.3
Golpanol PAP Propargyl alcohol propoxylate 67
Golpanol PME Propargyl alcohol ethoxylate 100
Golpanol PS Sodium propargyl sulphonate 20
Golpanol VS Sodium vinyl sulphonate 25.5
Lugalvan ANA 4-Methoxybenzaldehyde (p-anisaldehyde) ≥ 98.5
Lugalvan BNO 12 beta-Naphthol ethoxylate 99
Lugalvan BNS Aqueous solution based on beta-naphtholethoxylate, 50
sulfonated, sodium salt
Lugalvan BPC 48 Benzylpyridinium-3-carboxylate 48
Lugalvan G 35 Low-molecular polyethylene imine 50
Lugalvan G 15000 High-molecular polyethylene imine 50
Lugalvan HS 1000 Thiodiglycol ethoxylate ≥ 98
Lugalvan IMZ Imidazole ≥ 99.5
Lugalvan IZE Addition product of imidazole and epichlorohydrin 45
Lugalvan NES Sodium salt of sulfonated and sulfated alkylphenol 40
ethoxylates
Lugalvan P Polymer of a quaternary ammonium salt in water ≥ 62
Lutron PVI Quaternary polyvinylimidazolium salt in water 44
Lugalvan SOR Aqueous alkylpolyglucoside approx. 65
Lutron HF 1 Modified polyglycol ether 100
Lutron KS 1 100
Lutron Q 75 N,N,N’,N’-tetrakis-(2-hydroxypropyl)-ethylenediamine 75

Organic Sealers
Product Chemical nature Concen­tration Biodegradability2)
[%]
Lugalvan DC Aqueous emulsion of an ethylene copolymer 21

2)
According to OECD 301. In case of mixtures all organic components are readily biodegradable
* neutralized

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Corrosion Inhibitors
Product Chemical nature Concen­tration Biodegradability2)
[%]
Korantin BH Solid 2-Butyne-1,4-diol > 98
Korantin MAT Aliphatic dicarboxylic acid mono­alkylamide 100
in triethanolamine
Korantin PM Ethynylcarbinol alkoxylate 100
Korantin PP 2-Butyne-1,4-diol propoxylate    67

Biocides

Product Chemical nature Concen­tration Density Physical form CAS Number

[%] [g/cm3] [23 °C] (active substance)
Protectol BN Bronopol ≥ 99 approx. 1.35 Solid 52-51-7
Protectol BN CO ≥ 99 approx. 1.35 Solid 52-51-7
Protectol GA 24 Glutaraldehyde approx.     24 approx. 1.46 Liquid 111-30-8
Protectol GA 24 AS approx.     24 approx. 1.48 Liquid 111-30-8
Protectol GA 50 approx.     50 Liquid 111-30-8
Protectol GA 50 AS 50 – 51 Liquid 111-30-8
Protectol GA 50 non BPR approx. 50 – 51 Liquid 111-30-8
Protectol FM 75 Formic acid ≥ 75 Liquid 64-18-6
Protectol FM 85 ≥ 85 Liquid 64-18-6
Protectol FM 99 ≥ 99 Liquid 64-18-6
Protectol PE Phenoxyethanol ≥ 99.5 Liquid 122-99-6
Protectol NP S n-Propanol ≥ 99.9 Liquid 71-23-8
Protectol HT Hexadydrotriazine 74 – 78 Liquid 4719-04-4

2)
According to OECD 301. In case of mixtures all organic components are readily biodegradable
Requirement for the European Regulation EU/528/2012 (Biocidal Products Regulation)
Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.

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Methane Sulfonic Acid

Product Chemical nature Concen­tration Density Melting point Biodegradability2)

[%] [g/cm3] [°C]
Lutropur MSA Methanesulfonic acid in water   70 approx. 1.35 –
Lutropur MSA-SP   70 approx. 1.35 –
Lutropur MSA-XP   94 approx. 1.46 –
Lutropur MSA 100 Methanesulfonic acid 100 approx. 1.48 20

Esters and Amides

Esters
Product Chemical nature Concen­tration Physical form Viscosity Biodegradability2)
[%] [23 °C] [mPa·s]
Agnique AE 3-2EH 2-Ethylhexyl-lactate ≥ 98 Liquid      < 10
Agnique AE 1218-2 EH 2-Ethylhexyl cocoate ≥ 98 Liquid      < 10
Agnique AE 829 1,2-Cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid di-isononyl ester ≥ 99 Liquid approx. 50
Agnique ME 18 RD-F Rapeseed oil fatty methyl ester ≥ 99 Liquid      < 10
Agnique ME 18 SD-F Soybean oil fatty methyl ester ≥ 99 Liquid      < 10
Agnique ME 1218 C12-18-Fatty acid methyl ester ≥ 99 Liquid      < 10
Emulgator S GS C16-18-Fatty acid, esters with pentaerythritol ≥ 99 Solid        –

Amides
Product Chemical nature Concen­tration Physical form Viscosity Biodegradability2)
[%] [23 °C] [mPa·s]
Agnique AMD 3 L Dimethyl lactamide ≥ 98 Liquid < 10
Agnique AMD 810 C8-10 N,N-dimethyl amide ≥ 98 Liquid < 10
Agnique AMD 10 C10 N,N-dimethyl amide ≥ 98 Liquid < 10
Agnique AMD 12 C12 N,N-dimethyl amide ≥ 96 Liquid < 10

2)
According to OECD 301. In case of mixtures all organic components are readily biodegradable

Surfactant Bio-based carbon Icon Biodegradability Icon

classification [X% of total C]
Wholly bio-based surfactant X ≥ 95 Readily biodegradable
Majority bio-based surfactant 95 > X > 50 Not readily biodegradable
Minority bio-based surfactant 50 ≥ X > 5
Non bio-based surfactant X≤5

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 Lutropur® – the friendly acid
There is a modern alternative to conventional
acids. And it is odorless, readily biodegradable
and of low corrosiveness:

Lutropur® MSA, the purest form of

methanesulfonic acid (MSA), made by BASF.

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Soluble Silicates
Potassium Silicates
Product Molar ratio Concentration Density Viscosity
[SiO2/Alk2O] [%] [g/ccm] [mPa·s]
Grossil K 40 MV 3.35 39 approx. 1.37 approx. 500
Potassium Silicate 42/43 2.9 41 approx. 1.42 approx. 50
Trasol KC-K 3.95 20 approx. 1.17 approx.   5
Trasol KE-K 3.9 28 approx. 1.25 approx. 20
Trasol KH-K 3.5 35 approx. 1.33 approx. 50
Trasol KW-N 4 29 approx. 1.26 approx. 40

Sodium Silicates
Product Molar ratio Concentration Density Viscosity
[SiO2/Alk2O] [%] [g/ccm] [mPa·s]
Hyporan 10 2.05 42 approx. 1.50 approx.   200
Nuclesil 70 2.85 45 approx. 1.51 approx. 1 300
Nuclesil 80 2.3 44 approx. 1.51 approx.   350
Perpura 35 3.6 37 approx. 1.38 approx.   600
Perpura 38 3.45 36 approx. 1.35 approx.    60
Portil A 2.1 80 – –
Sodium Silicate 37/40 3.4 35 approx. 1.35 approx.    70
Sodium Silicate 37/40 PE 3.45 36 approx. 1.37 approx.   140
Sodium Silicate 40/42 3.45 38 approx. 1.40 approx.   500
Sodium Silicate 47/48 2.7 43 approx. 1.49 approx.   400
Sodium Silicate 48/50 2.85 45 approx. 1.51 approx. 2 000
Sodium Silicate HK 30 PG 4 28 approx. 1.28 approx.    60

Test methods for Sokalan types Test methods for Rheovis types
Physical form at 25 °C Physical form at 25 °C
Concentration ISO 3251 drying to constant mass Concentration specific for each product,
Average molar mass  el Permeation Chromatography (calibration
G please refer to the Product Specification
with polystyrene sulfonates/or polyacrylates) pH-value DIN 19268, 1% in dist. water
pH-value DIN 19268, 10% dry substance in dist. water Bulk density ISO 697
Bulk density ISO 697 Density DIN 51757, 25 °C
Density DIN 51757, 25 °C Viscosity Brookfield, 25 °C, undiluted
Viscosity Brookfield, 25 °C, undiluted

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Waxes and Wax Emulsions
Polyethylene Waxes
Product Chemical nature Physical Form Melting point DSC Acid number Ball hardness*
[23 °C] [°C] [mg KOH/g] [N/mm2]
Poligen Wax OA 3 Powder Oxidized polyethylene waxes, emulsifiable Powder 126 – 133 20 – 24 60 – 70
Poligen Wax OA 6 Powder Powder 126 – 133 17.5 – 19 56 – 66

Polyether Wax
Product Chemical nature Physical Form Melting point DSC Acid number Ball hardness*
[23 °C] [°C] [mg KOH/g] [N/mm2]
Poligen Wax V Flakes Polyvinyl ether wax Flakes 47 – 51 0 28 – 32

Wax Emulsions
Product Chemical nature Solids content ph Flow time [s] Melting point of the wax Emulsifier system
[%] [°C]
Poligen WE 1 Oxidized polyethylene wax 34 – 35 9 – 10 20 – 36 126 – 133 Nonionic/anionic
Poligen WE 3 Ethylene copolymer wax 24 – 26 8.5 – 9.5 < 85** approx. 80 Free of emulsifier
Poligen WE 6 Oxidized polyethylene 33 – 35 7.5 – 9.5 20 – 60 126 – 133 Nonionic/anionic APEO free

* Fischer, 23 °C, DIN EN ISO 6507-1

** ISO cup 5mm

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Notes Notes

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