Oily stains are not easy to remove with water. That's why manufacturers add surfactants to their cleaning products. Surfactants are essentially cleaning agents (such as soap and synthetic detergents).
Ionic surfactants are those that have an electrical charge. There are essentially three types of ionic surfactants: anionic (negatively charged), cationic (positively charged), and amphoteric (positive and negatively charged)
Nonionic surfactants do not contain an electrical charge. It is generally used in laundry and dishwasher detergents. They are the second most widely used surfactants after anionic. They are less likely to form a soap bubble in hard water as they have no electrical charge, so they are more consumed in places with hard water (high mineral content). Nonionic surfactants cause less skin irritation. This is associated with a less effective cleaning ability. Most cleaning products mix anionic and nonionic surfactants to balance the cleaning potential with the risk of skin irritation.
In most countries, there is no legal requirement to specify which surfactants are used in cleaning products.
In the tests and analyzes carried out in our institution, which has a wide range of technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and applies the most modern methods, national and international standards and legal regulations in force are complied with. Among the numerous tests performed in this context, there are also non-ionic active substance determination services.
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