Surfactants are one of many different compounds that make up a detergent. It is added to the formula to clean the dirt on the skin, clothes and household items, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. It is also widely used in industry. Surfactants help wash heavily soiled surfaces effectively using low-temperature wash cycles and provide environmental benefits.
The function of surfactants is to disrupt the interface between water and oils or dirt. It also suspends these oils and dirt, thus allowing them to be removed from the surface. Surfactants contain both a hydrophilic (ie water-loving) group, such as an acid anion, and a hydrophobic (ie, water-loving) group, such as an alkyl chain. The water molecules tend to gather near the first group, while the molecules of the water-insoluble substance gather near the second group.
Soaps are the oldest known surfactants. Soaps are derived from oils known as glycerides.
The most commonly used surfactants in laundry, dishwashing liquids and shampoos are anionic surfactants. These are particularly good at keeping dirt off fabrics once they've been dislodged. Four main anionic surfactants are used: alkylbenzene sulfonates, alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates and soaps.
In the test, analysis, measurement and evaluation studies carried out in our organization, national and international standards and applicable legal regulations are complied with and reliable and impartial results are obtained. Among the numerous tests carried out in this context, there are also surfactant analysis services in detergents.
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