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PLURONIC® | Surfactants for foam suppression and emulsification

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Discover BASF’s Industrial Formulators portfolio

Explore how PLURONIC® surfactants provide low-foam properties for concrete admixtures

BASF Industrial Formulators PLURONIC® range of surfactants that are non-ionic block copolymers of ethylene oxide (EO) and propylene oxide (PO). These products support formulators in creating concrete admixtures where properties such as low-foaming, emulsifying, and wetting are needed. 

Key benefits of the PLURONIC® range 

  • Flexible EO/PO block structure 
  • Hydrophilic–lipophilic balance (HLB) can be easily tailored to unique specifications
  • Low foam properties 

Key products in the PLURONIC® range 

Discover in the table below three featured grades from PLURONIC®, including their chemistry, function, and form.

ProductChemistryFunctionFormBiodegradable
Pluronic RPE 1720EO–PO block copolymer (~20% EO)Foam suppressantLiquidYes
Pluronic RPE 3110EO–PO block copolymer (10% EO)Emulsifier, foam controlLiquidYes
Pluronic PE 6800EO–PO block copolymer (80% EO)Emulsifier, wetting agentPowderNo

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