Why AKYPO® LF 2?
AKYPO® LF 2 (Capryleth 9 Carboxylic Acid) is a short-chain ether carboxylic acid surfactant designed to meet the evolving needs of the cleaning industry. With a powerful blend of low-foam behavior, electrolyte tolerance and formulation versatility, it enables the creation of high-performing cleaning systems across a range of HI&I applications—with standout benefits for vehicle care formulations.
Key benefits for vehicle care and beyond:
- Low-foaming action: ideal for pressure washers, spray systems and automated vehicle wash equipment, where foam control directly impacts efficiency and performance
- Built-in stability: performs reliably in hard water, high electrolyte content and broad pH conditions, ensuring formulation consistency worldwide
- Exceptional soil dispersing and easy to rinse: promotes fast, residue-free cleaning in vehicle care and industrial degreasers, reducing water use and drying time
- Flexible and formulation-friendly: compatible with nonionics, cationics and other anionic systems. Suitable for metal cleaners, degreasers, hard surface cleaners and more
Key trends it responds to
Foam control in high-efficiency systems: low-foaming surfactants are essential for modern cleaning processes, where excessive foam can reduce equipment efficiency, increase rinse cycles and waste water
Global water stability: as formulators face inconsistent water quality across markets, AKYPO® LF 2 provides confidence with its electrolyte and hard water tolerance
Performance meets sustainability: a concentrated, high active product that can be use in high concentrated formulas thus reducing amount of water used. It can also increase rinsability which makes it ideal to reduce energy and water usage in vehicle and equipment cleaning
Demand for high-performance ingredients: from auto detailing to industrial degreasing, AKYPO® LF 2 allows brands to meet professional-grade expectations while supporting streamlined formulations