DeTERGE™ LF-531 is part of a product line of low-foaming surfactants known for their excellent wetting and detergency, making them ideal as primary surfactants. They offer exceptional stability in highly alkaline environments, often eliminating the need for hydrotropes. Environmentally friendly, these surfactants are biodegradable, phenol-free, and phosphate-free. The DeTERGE™ LF-531, composed of modified carboxylates, is specifically recommended for use in formulations containing caustic and alkaline electrolytes. While generally unsuitable for acidic systems, DeTERGE™ LF-7315 is the exception. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

Chemical Family: Modified Carboxylates

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable

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Technical Data

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
HII Features
Product Features
  • Low foam
  •  Good detergency
  •  Excellent caustic and alkaline electrolyte stability 
  • May eliminate the need for hydrotropes or other surfactants in alkaline systems
  • Excellent surface tension reduction and fast wetting properties
  •  All are approved for use as Inerts in nonfood pesticide formulations
  •  Hydrotrope for nonionics in highly alkaline systems

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Appearance
Clear
Insoluble in
Oils, Solvents
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
TypeAnionic--
Colormax. 8Gardner
pH Value (5% in Deionized Water)8.0 - 10.0--
Solid Content52.5 - 55.5%-
Density (at 25°C)approx. 1.08g/mL-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)approx. 1.08

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • North America