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Surfactant

A surfactant, by definition, is a substance added in small quantities to induce significant changes in the interface properties of a solution system. Surfactants come in various types, including ionic surfactants (comprising cationic and anionic surfactants), nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, compound surfactants, and others. ECHEMI predominantly provides a range of chemicals specifically designed for surfactants. These chemicals serve various surfactant functions, such as enhancing the performance of surfactants for herbicides and addressing surfactant leaching concerns.

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321 Surfactant items

Octadecyldimethylbetaine

CAS No: 820-66-6

Formula: C22H45NO2

Categories: Surfactant > Antistatic

Disodium lauroamphodiacetate

CAS No: 14350-97-1

Formula: C20H37N2O5.HO.2Na

Categories: Surfactant > Antistatic

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-phenyl-ω-hydroxy-, phosphate

CAS No: 39464-70-5

Formula: (C2H4O)nC6H6O.xH3O4P

Categories: Surfactant > Anionic Surfactants

Tetrabutylammonium cyanoborohydride

CAS No: 43064-96-6

Formula: C16H36N.CH3BN

Categories: Surfactant > Cationic Surfactants

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(4R)-4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-oxazolidinone

CAS No: 132682-23-6

Formula: C4H7NO3

Categories: Surfactant > Industrial Surfactant

Glycerides, lard mono-, acetates

CAS No: 68990-55-6

Categories: Surfactant > Emollient

Titanium(IV)ethoxide

CAS No: 3087-99-8

Categories: Surfactant > Industrial Surfactant

3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid

CAS No: 17773-30-7

Formula: C18H36O3

Categories: Surfactant > Anionic Surfactants

RLM 45

CAS No: 27306-90-7

Formula: (C2H4O)nC14H28O3

Categories: Surfactant > Skin Cleansing

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N1-Tetradecyl-1,3-propanediamine

CAS No: 4317-79-7

Formula: C17H38N2

Categories: Surfactant > Cationic Surfactants

Benzo[1,2-d:4,5-d]bisthiazole-2,6-diamine (9CI)

CAS No: 16162-28-0

Formula: C8H6N4S2

Categories: Surfactant > Non-ionic Surfactants

SORBITANLAURATE

CAS No: 1337-30-0

Formula: C18H34O6

Categories: Surfactant > Non-ionic Surfactants

Butanedioic acid, sulfo-, 4-[2-[(1-oxo-10-undecenyl)amino]ethyl] ester, disodium salt

CAS No: 26650-05-5

Formula: C17H29NO8S.2Na

Categories: Surfactant > Foam Boosting

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Sodium isocyanurate

CAS No: 2624-17-1

Formula: C3H3N3O3.Na

Categories: Surfactant > Industrial Surfactant

Butanedioic acid, 2-sulfo-, 4-dodecyl ester, sodium salt (1:2)

CAS No: 13192-12-6

Formula: C16H30O7S.2Na

Categories: Surfactant > Foam Boosting

Polyoxyethylene tridecyl ether phosphate

CAS No: 9046-01-9

Formula: (C2H4O)nC13H28O.xH3O4P

Categories: Surfactant > Skin Cleansing

ACETYLATED SUCROSE DISTEARATE

CAS No: 121684-92-2

Formula: C32H62O15

Categories: Surfactant > Emollient

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main types of surfactants?

Surfactants are generally classified into four main categories based on their charge: nonionic, anionic, cationic, and amphoteric (zwitterionic) surfactants. Each type is designed for different applications and performance requirements, such as cleaning power, compatibility with other ingredients, and stability in various pH or water conditions.

What is the role of a surfactant in industry and agriculture?

In industrial applications, surfactants play a key role in emulsification, dispersion, foaming or defoaming, and cleaning. They are widely used in products such as paints, coatings, inks, lubricants, and personal care formulations. In agriculture, surfactants are commonly added to spray solutions to improve the spreading, sticking, and penetration of active ingredients on plant surfaces, increasing overall treatment efficiency.

What does surfactant do?

Surfactants improve the interaction between different materials by lowering surface tension. This helps liquids spread more easily, mix more evenly, and penetrate surfaces more effectively. In practical applications, surfactants are used in detergents and cleaners to remove dirt and grease, in agrochemicals to improve the coverage and absorption of herbicides and pesticides, and in industrial processes to enhance wetting, dispersion, and emulsification.

What is a surfactant?

A surfactant, short for surface-active agent, is a chemical compound that reduces surface or interfacial tension between two substances, such as oil and water or a solid and a liquid. It contains both a hydrophilic (water-attracting) part and a hydrophobic (water-repelling) part, which allows it to stabilize mixtures that normally do not combine.

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