What it improves
Contact time, wetting speed, emulsification, and soil suspension during rinse-down.
Product Industrial Cleaning
Surfactant Blend (Foaming)
Foaming surfactant system engineered for cling, rapid wetting, and soil lift in washdown and foam-cleaning routines. Tunable foam profile (dense / clinging vs. fast-break) and strong rinsability to support repeatable hygiene and maintenance cleaning.
Packaging: drums / IBC / bulk (as applicable)
Documentation: SDS / COA / TDS on request
Foam profile tuned for your equipment & water quality
Where it fits
Foam lances, foam stations, manual foaming, and low-pressure washdown programs.
How you buy
Specify target foam, pH window, temperature, and soils — we align the blend and documentation.
Why foam blends matter
Foam isn’t only “visual coverage.” A properly designed surfactant package helps the cleaner spread, stay in place, and lift soils so they can be rinsed away. This product is positioned as a configurable surfactant system for industrial cleaning programs where repeatability and equipment compatibility matter.
Cling & dwell
Dense foam increases surface contact time on vertical and complex geometries — helping chemistry do the work before rinsing.
Wetting & penetration
Surfactant balance lowers surface tension for faster wetting on hydrophobic soils (oils, greases) and uneven substrates.
Soil lift & suspension
Detergency and emulsification keep soils dispersed, reducing redeposition and improving rinse performance.
Applications
Typical usage patterns. Share your process and constraints and we’ll align the blend, documentation, and supply lane.
- Foam cleaning and general washdown programs (industrial maintenance & hygiene)
- Pre-rinse / detergent steps where cling improves contact time
- Support for alkaline and mildly acidic cleaning systems (compatibility depends on final formulation)
- Degreasing workflows where improved wetting and emulsification are required
- Outdoor equipment and facility cleaning where rapid coverage and rinse are needed
Common substrates
Typically used on stainless steel, coated metals, plastics, and painted surfaces. Always validate on sensitive materials (e.g., soft metals, certain coatings, rubbers) under your exact concentration, temperature, and dwell time.
Soils
Oils, greases, protein/fat residues, light particulate, mixed soils in maintenance environments.
Water
Blend can be adjusted for hard water tolerance and consistent foaming across sites.
Temperature
Designed for ambient to warm washdown; performance depends on full formulation and soils.
Technical performance notes
Foaming systems are defined by surfactant balance, hydrotropes/solubilizers, and (if applicable) foam stabilizers. Below are practical, procurement-friendly parameters you can specify.
Foam stability
Tuned for cling and dwell time. Options include more stable “blanket” foam for vertical surfaces or faster-break foam for faster rinse cycles.
Wetting speed
Designed to reduce surface tension and improve penetration on hydrophobic soils, helping the cleaning solution spread evenly.
Rinsability
Rinse profile can be adjusted to reduce residue and shorten final rinse time, depending on downstream requirements.
Hard-water tolerance
Blend can be selected to resist performance drop in moderate hardness. Tell us your typical hardness range for best alignment.
Compatibility window
Works as a surfactant package inside broader cleaners. Compatibility depends on pH, builders, solvents, and chelants used in the full formulation.
Low-odor options
Where needed, we can target lower odor surfactant choices and minimize volatile components (subject to performance and availability).
Recommended starting point (typical field practice)
Actual dilution and dwell time depend on soils, temperature, and your full detergent chemistry. Share your current SOP and we’ll propose an economical “cost-in-use” approach.
Foam application
Apply foam evenly to keep surfaces wet; avoid drying on the surface.
Dwell
Allow sufficient contact time for soil lift; agitation can improve heavy soils.
Rinse
Rinse thoroughly with clean water; verify residue constraints in sensitive areas.
Safety: Always follow SDS guidance. Validate compatibility on a small area first for painted or specialty coatings.
Typical specifications & formats
Values depend on grade and customer requirements. Confirm details on quotation.
Physical form
Liquid blend (typical)
Foam profile
Dense/clinging or fast-break options
Surfactant system
Anionic / nonionic / amphoteric combinations (per target)
pH window
Neutral to alkaline cleaners; other windows by request*
Compatibility
Builders, chelants, solvents, thickeners (depends on formulation)
Packaging
HDPE drums • IBC • bulk (subject to lane)
Storage & handling
Keep sealed, protect from extreme temperatures; follow SDS
Documentation
SDS • COA • TDS available on request
Customization
Foam, wetting, rinsing tuned to process & equipment
*For special pH or regulatory constraints, include your target market and any restricted substance lists in your inquiry. Specifications may vary depending on batch, origin, and packaging selection.
Industries & use cases
A procurement-friendly map of where foaming blends are commonly deployed.
Food & beverage (external washdown)
Foam coverage for equipment exteriors, floors, and non-product-contact surfaces where visual coverage aids compliance.
Facilities & maintenance
General washdown for workshops, service bays, utilities areas, and industrial floors (with appropriate cleaners).
Transport & logistics
Vehicle and container wash programs where cling improves contact time and reduces chemical waste.
Metalworking & fabrication
Support for oily soils and particulates; compatibility depends on downstream coatings and corrosion inhibitors.
Hospitality & large sites
Large-surface cleaning programs that benefit from fast wetting, foam visibility, and controlled rinsing.
Pre-CIP / utility cleaning
Used in external foam steps or pre-clean stages; for CIP circuits typically use low-foam chemistries (see related).
Procurement & supply notes
Built for repeat purchasing: consistent documentation, packaging, and a clear inquiry checklist.
Documentation pack
SDS + COA standard; TDS available on request. Country-specific formats supported where applicable.
Packaging options
HDPE drums and IBC are typical. Bulk options depend on lane and destination.
Quality controls
Incoming/outgoing checks may include appearance, active content (as defined), density, and basic performance screening.
Private label / OEM
For formulated cleaners, we can discuss branding, label language, and palletization requirements.
Optimization
We can propose alternatives to improve cost-in-use: dilution, dwell time, rinse time, and foam stability targets.
Regulatory constraints
Share your restricted substances list and target market so we can align raw material choices.
Fast RFQ template
Copy/paste into the inquiry form to speed up quoting.
Application: Foam cleaning / washdown (equipment/floors/vehicles)
Soils: oils/grease/protein/particulate (specify)
Equipment: foam lance / foam station / manual
Target foam: dense cling (X minutes) or fast-break
Water: hardness (ppm as CaCO₃) and temperature range
Volume: monthly usage + packaging (drum/IBC)
Destination: city/country/port + Incoterms
Docs: SDS/COA/TDS + language requirements
Request a quotation
Tell us your target foam behavior, soils, equipment, and destination. We’ll respond with availability, documentation, and a commercial offer.
If you need a specific surfactant family (e.g., “no APEO”, “low VOC”, “low odor”, “food plant external washdown”), include it in your message.