Pluronic® F-108 (PEO-PPO-PEO)

Pluronic® F-108 is a tri-block copolymer and a terminal primary dihydroxy-functional oligomer. It behaves as a nonionic surfactant and is a surface-active material whose properties depend on the hydrophilic (EO)/hydrophobic (PO) ratio. A higher EO content provides better oil-in-water stabilizers.

Application
It is used as a cleaner for hard and soft surfaces, a defoamer in coatings and water treatment, a lubricant in metalworking, a defoamer and extender for linear and cross-linked polyesters and polyurethanes. Additionally, it has been used as a surfactant in a medium to prevent cells from sticking to the surface of a microfluidic device. Pluronic F108 has also been explored for its potential use as a pathogen detector and has been utilized in the analysis of microbial communities and genotyping single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Furthermore, it has been used as a pore template for the fabrication of porous carbons and carbon/silica composites.

Performance Characteristics and Benefits
Pluronic® F108 is a surface-active material, and its properties depend on the ratio of hydrophilic (EO) to hydrophobic (PO) units. A higher EO content results in better oil-in-water stabilizers.

Physical Form
Pluronic F108 is a terminal primary dihydroxy-functional oligomer.