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Eliminating the problem of foam. Selection of the right defoamer to meet a precise need requires analysis of the particular conditions under which the defoamer must function. A superior way to counter foam in most applications is to formulate with nonionic block copolymers like PLURONIC® and TETRONIC® surfactants or PLURAFAC,® PLURAFAC LF and INDUSTROL® alcohol alkoxylates. These surfactants provide both defoaming and antifoaming action. BASF offers you a full range of products to let you target your use conditions, including the PLURONIC R and TETRONIC R products for protein

soil defoaming and other demanding defoaming applications.

processing, latex paints and spray cleaners.

BASF surfactants can offer many clear-cut advantages, including high thermal and chemical stability, easy removal from surfaces, extremely low toxicity and no effect on bacterial activity or catalysts, as well as providing many surfactant benefits including wetting, emulsification, and detergency. Their properties make them extremely valuable for use in machine dishwashing products, metal cleaning, water treatment, fermentation, paper processing, industrial

BASF is a name long synonymous with low foam. Forty years of expertise in the development, production, and application of surfactants places BASF in a unique leadership position worldwide. And our position as a basic feedstock producer assures you of the highest possible quality and dependable supply. For more information on these quality BASF surfactants please call us at 800-367-9861.

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