Surface-Active Agents

Synonyms

Active Agents, Surface

Agents, Amphiphilic

Agents, Surface Active

Agents, Surface-Active

Amphiphilic Agents

Surface Active Agents

Surfactants

Tensides

Agents that modify interfacial tension of water; usually substances that have one lipophilic and one hydrophilic group in the molecule; includes soaps, detergents, emulsifiers, dispersing and wetting agents, and several groups of antiseptics.