Pluronic

BASF Brand

Supplier:BASF

Products:32

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Defoamer, Wetting Agent, Dispersant
Chemical Family:Polyglycols, Polyols
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Certifications & Compliance:EPA Registered, FDA 40 CFR 180.940, FDA 40 CFR 180.960

Pluronic® 31R1 is a 100% active product with a cloud point of 25°C. It is suitable for machine floor cleaning as an excellent foam controlling agent and provides very good defoaming properties. The final surfactant choice depends on the formulation. It is listed on EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List and is suitable for institutional cleaning and sanitation as well as food and beverage processing and kitchen hygiene.

Pluronic® N 3

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Defoamer
Chemical Family:Polyols, Polyglycols
Certifications & Compliance:EPA Registered

Pluronic® N3 is a 100% active product suitable for low temperature commercial dishwashing machines. It provides excellent defoaming and wetting, with a low foaming surfactant and a cloud point of 28°C. It has very good synergy with Plurafac SLF 180 when used as a rinse aid in a low temperature dishwashing machine and is listed on EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List. Final surfactant choice is formulation dependent.

Pluronic® 17R2

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Defoamer, Dispersant
Certifications & Compliance:EPA Registered, FDA 40 CFR 180.960, FDA 40 CFR 180.940
Physical Form:Liquid

Pluronic® 17R2 is a 100% active product and is suitable for use as a foam controlling agent in machine floor cleaning applications, such as in food and beverage processing, institutional cleaning, and sanitation. Its benefits include foam control, lubrication, and low foam detergency.

Pluronic® 17R4

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Defoamer, Dispersant
Chemical Family:Polyglycols, Polyols
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Certifications & Compliance:EPA Registered, FDA 40 CFR 180.940, FDA 40 CFR 180.960

Pluronic® 17R4 is a 100% active product that is ideal for use as a foam controlling agent in machine floor cleaning applications. The final choice of surfactant will depend on the specific formulation. This EO/PO-block polymer has approximately 40% EO and a cloud point of 46°C.

Pluronic® 25R2

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Defoamer, Wetting Agent, Rinse Aid, Dispersant
Chemical Family:Polyglycols, Polyols
Labeling Claims:Biodegradable, Non-Toxic
Certifications & Compliance:EPA Registered, FDA 40 CFR 180.940, FDA 40 CFR 180.960

Pluronic® 25R2 is a 100% active product suitable for use in low-temperature commercial dishwashing machines. It provides good defoaming and wetting properties and is heavily used in the industry as a rinse aid for low-temperature commercial dish machines. It is also suitable for machine floor cleaning as a foam controlling agent.

Pluronic® L 61

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Defoamer, Emulsifier, Dispersant
Chemical Family:Polyglycols, Polyols
Certifications & Compliance:EPA Registered, FDA 40 CFR 180.960, FDA 40 CFR 180.940
Physical Form:Liquid

Pluronic® L 61 is a 100% active product and suitable for low-temperature commercial dishwashing machines. It is a low-foaming surfactant that provides good defoaming and wetting. In addition to its use in dishwashing machines, it is also suitable for machine floor cleaning as a foam controlling agent.

Pluronic® L 81

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Defoamer
Chemical Family:Polyglycols, Polyols
Certifications & Compliance:Safer Choice

Pluronic® L 81 is a low-foaming surfactant that is 100% active and suitable for use in low-temperature commercial dishwashing machines. It provides good defoaming and wetting properties, making it suitable for use in food service and kitchen hygiene applications. The product is listed on Safer Choice. Pluronic® L 81 is commonly used in automatic dishwashing and bottle wash applications.

Pluronic® L62

Functions:Surfactant, Wetting Agent, Surfactant (Nonionic)
Chemical Family:Polyols, Polyglycols
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Certifications & Compliance:EPA Registered

Pluronic® L62 is a 100% active, low-foaming surfactant that is suitable for use in high-temperature commercial dishwashing machines. It is listed on the EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List and offers benefits such as low foaming solutions and wetting and low foam capabilities.

Pluronic® L62 LF

Functions:Defoamer, Surfactant (Nonionic), Surfactant
Certifications & Compliance:EPA Registered
End Uses:Rinse Aids, Kitchen Cleaners, Commercial Dishwashing, Automatic Dishwash

Pluronic® L62 LF is a 100% active product that is suitable for use in both high- and low-temperature commercial dishwashing machines. The choice of the final surfactant depends on the formulation. It is listed on the EPA's Safer Chemical Ingredients List.

Pluronic® 10R5

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Defoamer, Wetting Agent, Dispersant
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic, Environmentally Friendly
Physical Form:Liquid

Pluronic® 10R5 is a highly versatile difunctional block copolymer surfactant with terminal secondary hydroxyl groups. As a nonionic surfactant, it offers a wide range of functionalities and benefits in various applications. This 100% active and relatively nontoxic surfactant acts as an effective dispersant, making it ideal for formulating emulsions, suspension concentrates, microemulsions, oil dispersions, and suspo-emulsions.

Pluronic® 25R4

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Defoamer, Wetting Agent, Dispersant
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic, Environmentally Friendly
Physical Form:Liquid

Pluronic® 25R4 is a highly effective block copolymer surfactant with terminal secondary hydroxyl groups. It is specifically designed as an ethylene oxide and propylene oxide reverse block copolymer, providing unique properties for various applications. This surfactant acts as a dispersant, offering excellent associative thickening, dispersing, and wetting characteristics with minimal environmental impact.

Pluronic® F 108 PRILL

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Emulsifier, Wetting Agent, Dispersant
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Physical Form:Solid, Prills

Pluronic® F 108 PRILL is a solid EO/PO block copolymer surfactant with a high EO (ethylene oxide) content of 80%. This versatile surfactant offers a range of features and benefits, including its solid form, high HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) value of 27, and a cloud point exceeding 100°C. With its unique properties, Pluronic® F 108 PRILL finds applications in various industries.

Pluronic® F 127 PRILL

Functions:Process Aid, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Emulsifier, Wetting Agent, Dispersant
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Physical Form:Solid, Prills

Pluronic® F 127 PRILL is a highly versatile EO/PO block copolymer surfactant with an 80% EO (ethylene oxide) content. With a molecular weight of 8400, it is a difunctional surfactant that terminates in primary hydroxyl groups. This nonionic surfactant is 100% active and has a relatively low toxicity profile.

Pluronic® F 68 PRILL

Functions:Surfactant (Nonionic), Dispersant, Surfactant, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Certifications & Compliance:FDA 40 CFR 180.940, FDA 40 CFR 180.960

Pluronic® F 68 PRILL is a versatile difunctional block copolymer surfactant that terminates in primary hydroxyl groups. As a nonionic surfactant, it is 100% active and has low toxicity. Pluronic® F 68 PRILL offers excellent properties for dispersing various materials, making it suitable for applications requiring emulsion stability, good particle dispersion, foaming, and associative thickening.

Pluronic® F 77 PRILL

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Foaming Agent, Emulsifier, Dispersant
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Physical Form:Solid, Prills

Pluronic® F 77 PRILL is a versatile difunctional block copolymer surfactant that terminates in primary hydroxyl groups. It is a nonionic surfactant known for its 100% active composition and low toxicity. Pluronic® F 77 PRILL exhibits excellent foaming properties and acts as an effective associative thickener.

Pluronic® F 87 PRILL

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Foaming Agent, Emulsifier, Dispersant
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Physical Form:Solid, Prills

Pluronic® F 87 PRILL is a versatile difunctional block copolymer surfactant that terminates in primary hydroxyl groups. It is a nonionic surfactant known for its 100% active composition and low toxicity. Pluronic® F 87 PRILL exhibits excellent foaming properties and acts as an effective associative thickener.

Pluronic® F 88 PRILL

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Foaming Agent, Emulsifier, Dispersant
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Physical Form:Solid, Prills

Pluronic® F 88 PRILL is a versatile difunctional block copolymer surfactant that terminates in primary hydroxyl groups. It is a nonionic surfactant known for its 100% active composition and low toxicity. Pluronic® F 88 PRILL exhibits excellent foaming properties and acts as an effective associative thickener.

Pluronic® F 98 PRILL

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Foaming Agent, Emulsifier, Dispersant
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Physical Form:Solid, Prills

Pluronic® F 98 PRILL is a highly versatile difunctional block copolymer surfactant that terminates in primary hydroxyl groups. It is a nonionic surfactant known for its 100% active composition and low toxicity. Pluronic® F 98 PRILL exhibits excellent foaming properties and acts as an effective associative thickener.

Pluronic® L 101

Functions:Process Aid, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Emulsifier, Wetting Agent, Dispersant
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Physical Form:Liquid

Pluronic® L 101 is a highly versatile difunctional block copolymer surfactant that terminates in primary hydroxyl groups. It is a nonionic surfactant with excellent emulsification, wetting, and defoaming properties. With its 100% active composition and low toxicity, Pluronic® L 101 is suitable for a wide range of applications.

Pluronic® L 121

Functions:Process Aid, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Emulsifier, Wetting Agent, Dispersant, Emulsifier (W/O)
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Physical Form:Liquid

Pluronic® L 121 is a specialized ethylene oxide and propylene oxide copolymer with a low hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB). It is a medium-molecular-weight emulsifier with a 10% ethylene oxide content, 100% active composition, and a molecular weight of 4400. Pluronic® L 121 is particularly suitable for formulating low-foaming water-in-oil (w/o) emulsions. It provides excellent emulsion stability and wetting properties.

Pluronic® L 31

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Emulsifier, Wetting Agent, Dispersant, Emulsifier (W/O)
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Physical Form:Liquid

Pluronic® L 31 is a difunctional block copolymer surfactant that terminates in primary hydroxyl groups. It is a nonionic surfactant that is 100% active and relatively nontoxic. Pluronic® L 31 is known for its excellent water-in-oil (w/o) emulsification and defoaming properties, making it a valuable ingredient in various formulations.

Pluronic® L 35

Functions:Surfactant (Nonionic), Dispersant, Solubilizer, Surfactant, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic

Pluronic® L 35 is a difunctional block copolymer surfactant that terminates in primary hydroxyl groups. It is a nonionic surfactant that is 100% active and relatively nontoxic. Pluronic® L 35 is known for its effectiveness as a dispersant, solubilizer, and emulsifier, and it is readily biodegradable.

Pluronic® L 44 INH

Functions:Surfactant (Nonionic), Surfactant

Pluronic® L 44 INH is a nonionic block copolymer surfactant that contains 40% ethylene oxide (EO) and propylene oxide (PO). It is a liquid surfactant with a moderate hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) of 12 and a cloud point of 42°C. Pluronic® L 44 INH offers a range of features and benefits, making it suitable for various applications.

Pluronic® L 62

Functions:Process Aid, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent, Dispersant, Emulsifier (O/W)
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic, Biodegradable
Physical Form:Liquid

Pluronic® L 62 is a nonionic block copolymer surfactant with a 20% ethylene oxide (EO) and propylene oxide (PO) composition. It is a difunctional surfactant that terminates in primary hydroxyl groups. Pluronic® L 62 is 100% active and relatively nontoxic, making it a safe choice for various applications.

Pluronic® L 62 LF

Functions:Surfactant (Nonionic), Dispersant, Surfactant, Process Aid, Solubilizer, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic, Biodegradable

Pluronic® L 62 LF is a difunctional block copolymer surfactant with terminal secondary hydroxyl groups. It is a nonionic surfactant that is 100% active and relatively nontoxic. This versatile surfactant functions as an effective dispersant and solubilizer, providing excellent emulsification for oil-in-water (o/w) stability. Furthermore, it is readily biodegradable, ensuring minimal environmental impact.

Pluronic® L 64

Functions:Surfactant (Nonionic), Dispersant, Solubilizer, Surfactant, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Biodegradable, Non-Toxic

Pluronic® L 64 is an ethylene oxide and propylene oxide copolymer known for its effectiveness as a dispersant and solubilizer. It offers excellent emulsification for oil-in-water (o/w) stability as well as wetting properties and high-temperature foam control. Pluronic® L 64 is suitable for various formulation types, including capsule suspensions, emulsion concentrates, emulsions (oil and water), microemulsions, suspension concentrates, suspo-emulsions, wettable granules, and oil dispersions. Additionally, it is eligible for use according to OMRI standards.

Pluronic® L 92

Functions:Process Aid, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Emulsifier, Wetting Agent, Dispersant, Emulsifier (W/O)
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic, Biodegradable
Physical Form:Liquid

Pluronic® L 92 is a difunctional block copolymer surfactant that terminates in primary hydroxyl groups. It is a nonionic surfactant known for being 100% active and relatively nontoxic. Pluronic® L 92 exhibits excellent properties in terms of water-in-oil (w/o) emulsification, wetting, and defoaming. It finds application in various formulation types, including capsule suspensions, emulsion concentrates, emulsions (oil and water), microemulsions, suspension concentrates, suspo-emulsions, wettable granules, and oil dispersions.

Pluronic® P 103

Functions:Process Aid, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Emulsifier, Wetting Agent, Dispersant, Emulsifier (O/W)
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Physical Form:Paste, Liquid

Pluronic® P 103 is a difunctional block copolymer surfactant that terminates in primary hydroxyl groups. It is a nonionic surfactant known for being 100% active and relatively nontoxic. Pluronic® P 103 exhibits excellent properties in terms of oil-in-water (o/w) emulsification and wetting. It finds application in various formulation types, including capsule suspensions, emulsion concentrates, emulsions (oil and water), microemulsions, suspension concentrates, suspo-emulsions, wettable granules, and oil dispersions.

Pluronic® P 104

Functions:Process Aid, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Emulsifier, Wetting Agent, Dispersant, Emulsifier (O/W)
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Physical Form:Paste, Liquid

Pluronic® P 104 is an ethylene oxide and propylene oxide copolymer surfactant. It contains 40% ethylene oxide and has a molecular weight of 5900. This block copolymer surfactant is 100% active and offers a wide range of functions in various applications.

Pluronic® P 105

Functions:Process Aid, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Emulsifier, Wetting Agent, Dispersant, Emulsifier (O/W)
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Physical Form:Paste, Liquid

Pluronic® P 105 is a block copolymer surfactant composed of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. It contains 50% ethylene oxide and has a molecular weight of 6500. This surfactant is 100% active and offers a range of functions in various applications.

Pluronic® P 123

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Emulsifier, Wetting Agent, Dispersant, Emulsifier (O/W)
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
Physical Form:Paste, Liquid

Pluronic® P 123 is an ethylene oxide and propylene oxide copolymer surfactant with a 30% ethylene oxide content. It is available in paste form and has a cloud point of 80°C. With an HLB value of 8, it offers unique features and benefits for various applications.

Pluronic® P 65

Functions:Surfactant (Nonionic), Dispersant, Solubilizer, Surfactant, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic

Pluronic® P 65 is a difunctional block copolymer surfactant with terminal secondary hydroxyl groups. It is a nonionic surfactant that is 100% active and relatively nontoxic. This surfactant is known for its effectiveness as a dispersant and solubilizer, as well as its ability to provide wetting and high-temperature foam control.

Knowde Brand Summary

Identification

Chemical Family: Polyglycols,
Polyols
Chemical Name: Poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(propylene glycol)-block-poly(ethylene glycol)
Technologies: Agrochemicals,
Cleaning Ingredients
Product Families: Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Carriers, Diluents, Solvents & Solubilizers,
Defoamers,
Dispersants & Emulsifiers,
Drift Control, Foam Markers & Thickeners,
Other Formulation Ingredients,
Stickers, Surfactants & Wetting Agents
Cleaning Aids
Wetting & Dispersion Aids
Functional Additives
Foam Control Agents,
Performance Additives
Soaps & Surfactants
Nonionic Surfactants
Agrochemical Functions: Defoamer,
Dispersant,
Emulsifier,
Emulsifier (O/W),
Emulsifier (W/O),
Foaming Agent,
Process Aid,
Solubilizer,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic),
Thickener,
Wetting Agent
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Defoamer,
Rinse Aid,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic),
Wetting Agent
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic)

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable,
Environmentally Friendly,
Non-Toxic