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Low foam surfactants

Cleaning without foam lock

Ionic type
Nonionic
Typical HLB
Typically 7–14 with EO/PO
Foam
Low / controlled
Key industries
I&I, Metal, CIP, Paper

Biodegradability: EO/PO copolymers are selected for rinse and spray; biodegradability is grade-specific — ask for the claim set.

Chemistries

Low foam surfactants

Low foaming Surfactants are produced by managing the degree of alkoxylation process or by adjusting the alkyl chain of the alcohol.

Esteem India offers various low foam non-ionic wetting agents and surface-active agents based on various grades of alkoxylated alcohols. These specialty surfactants and low foaming tensides are effectively used in a wide variety of applications due to their fast wetting properties combined with low foam, low dynamic surface tension, and excellent detergency. Most of these have low freezing point and are non-gelling when added to water.

These low foam non-ionic surfactants are the perfect solution for various applications in Home, Industrial & Institutional Cleaning Industry. These specially designed products help in achieving multiple properties and functions, such as soil removal, foaming and foam control, wetting, emulsification and dispersion. Our low foam surface-active compounds are designed specifically for low-foaming applications such as mechanical dishwashing, metal cleaning, dairy equipment cleaning and pulp and paper additives. Most of these surfactants are compatible with anionic, cationic and other non-ionic surfactants and are not affected by the hardness of the water.

Eo-Po Copolymer

These end capped surfactants are specially developed for applications which requires low-to-no-foam performance. Along with excellent and wetting properties these products are designed to provide caustic and acid stability.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - Low Foam Surfactants

Find answers to common questions about low foam surfactants

Low foam surfactants are specialty surface-active agents designed to produce minimal or controlled foam during cleaning operations. They are essential for automated cleaning systems, industrial washers, and applications where excessive foam can cause operational issues.
We offer EO-PO copolymers, end-capped surfactants, and specialty low-foaming formulations. Our products include PFL series EO-PO copolymers and end-capped surfactants like O11-BC and CSLF-17, designed for applications requiring low-to-no-foam performance with excellent wetting properties.
Low foam surfactants are used in automated dishwashers, industrial cleaning systems, textile processing, paper manufacturing, and industrial CIP / equipment cleaning. They prevent foam overflow and ensure efficient cleaning in recirculating systems.
Benefits include preventing foam overflow in automated systems, maintaining cleaning efficiency without excessive foam, reducing water usage, and ensuring proper operation of recirculating cleaning equipment. They provide excellent wetting and cleaning while controlling foam formation.
Next step

Need a sample or formulation support?

Talk to Esteem Industries formulators about grade selection, HLB matching, custom ethoxylation, and application trials. Request a sample or technical discussion for your next project.