Surfactants

Surfactants, short for surface-active agents, are chemical compounds that reduce the surface tension between two liquids or between a liquid and a solid. They are amphiphilic, meaning they have both hydrophilic (water-loving) and hydrophobic (water-hating) regions in their molecular structure. This unique property allows them to interact with both water and oil-based substances, making them essential components in various industries, including water treatment.

Surfactants are divided into different types, including ionic surfactants (including cationic surfactants, anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants), nonionic surfactants, complex surfactants, and other surfactants.

The common types of surfactants are: Sodium Oleate, Octadecylamine, Sodium Laurate, Coconut Amine, Sodium Stearate, AES (Sodium Alkyl Ether Sulfate), Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, Dodecylamine, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate.