Surface-active agents
Anionic surface-active agents
- Fatty acid salts
- Alkylbenzene sulfonates
- Special polycarboxylic acid type polymer surfactants
- Alkyl sulfate ester salts
- Naphthalenesulfonic acid-formalin condensate
Major applications: wetting and penetrating agents, refining and cleaning agents, concrete water reducing agents, dispersing agents
Non-ionic surface-active agents
- Polyoxyethylene alkyl ester
- Polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester
- Sorbitan fatty acid ester
- Polyoxyethylene fatty acid ester
Major applications: emulsifying agents, antifoaming agents, antistatic agents, solubilizing agents, thickening agents
Cationic surface-active agents
- Alkylamine salts
- Quaternary ammonium salts
Amphoteric surface-active agents
- Alkyl betaine
- Amine oxide
Major applications: cosmetic shampoo and hair conditioner ingredients, industrial disinfecting and sterilizing agents