内容简介：
This book gives practical help to users of surfactants and to those who use surfactants in formulations. The book explains why particular surfactants should be used by describing them and summarizing their main properties and applications. Problems which formulators typically face in cost-effectively choosing a surfactant or surfactant blend include the large number of surfactants commercially available, the bewildering mass of data which exists, and poorly defined surfactant structure/effect relationships. The book provides a logical and step by step account of these problems and gives guidance relating to sources of information, surfactant types available, application areas, and peripheral aspects including surfactant theory and toxicity factors. The book has a practical, succinct approach and is extensively cross-referenced throughout. This book should be of interest to formulation scientists at all levels within the chemical industry; of particular interest to technical managers and buyers in companies manufacturing surfactants and formulations of surfactants; and to users of formulations in the fields of speciality chemicals, plastics, detergents and related areas.