Discover BASF’s Industrial Formulators portfolio
BASF Industrial Formulators | Surfactants, polymers and additives
- 1PLURONIC® | Surfactants for foam suppression and emulsification
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.
| Product | Chemistry | Function | Form | Biodegradable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pluronic RPE 1720 | EO–PO block copolymer (~20% EO) | Foam suppressant | Liquid | Yes |
| Pluronic RPE 3110 | EO–PO block copolymer (10% EO) | Emulsifier, foam control | Liquid | Yes |
| Pluronic PE 6800 | EO–PO block copolymer (80% EO) | Emulsifier, wetting agent | Powder | No |
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