Burco® LAF-6 is a linear alcohol alkoxylate low foam nonionic surfactant that provides excellent rinsability and has good wetting. It exhibits low foam levels at low temperatures while offering excellent detergency.

Functions: Rinse Aid, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates

Labeling Claims: APEO-Free, Biodegradable

HLB Value: 13.0 - 13.0

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Features & Benefits

Features and Benefits
  • Provides excellent rinsability and good wetting
  • Exhibits low foam levels at low temperatures while offering excellent detergency
  • Does not gel upon mixing with water
  • Readily biodegradable
  • Can be used in the formulation of “green” products compliant with Green Seal and EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) standards and similar “green” standards
  • Burco LAF-6 is listed on the EPA’s Cleangredients® database

Applications & Uses

I&I Cleaning Applications
Recommended Uses
  • Hard surface cleaners
  • Peroxide-based cleaners and pre-spotters
  • Automatic dishwash formulations
  • Metal cleaners
  • Food and dairy equipment cleaners
  • Carpet cleaners (extraction)
Formulation Guidelines
  • Burco LAF-6 can be used in both acidic and basic environments.
  • The use of solvents such as glycols, butyl ethers, and d-limonene as part of the formulation is possible.
  • Formulation of DfE and Green Seal acceptable products should follow the guidelines published by the certifying bodies to ensure all standards are met for all materials in a given formulation.

Properties

Appearance
Clear to slightly hazy liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Activity100%
Cloud Point37°C
Density8.3lbs/gal
HLB Value13
Viscosity (25°C)200
Water Contentmax. 1
pH Value (1% Aqueous Solution)6.25

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

Burco LAF-6 is available in 53-gallon, open head poly drums (430 lbs), in totes, and in bulk.