Publisher's Synopsis
Find Surfactants in this reference that function as: Antifoam; Defoamers; Detergents; Dispersants; Emulsifiers/Demulsifiers; Foam builders Foam stabilizers; Solubilizers; Surfactant intermediates; Surfactant raw materials Wetting/Dewetting/Rewetting agents Surfactants are multifunctional components serving a broad spectrum of applications including: Adhesives/Sealants; Agriculture; Asphalt; Cement/Concrete; Construction; Cosmetics Fire Extinguishing; Food/Beverage; Food Processing; Fur Treatment; Gasoline Additives Household Cleaners; Industrial/Institutional Cleaners; Inks; Leather Processing Laundry detergents; Medical Applications; Metalworking Fluids; Mining Chemicals Oil Refining Chemicals; Ore Flotation Chemicals; Paints/Coatings; Paper/Pulp; Personal Care Petroleum drilling; Pharmaceuticals; Photography; Plastics/Elastomers; Polishes Pollution abatement; Polyurethane Foam; Slurries; Textiles; Water/Waste Treatment This is the most comprehensive international guide to almost 30,000 trade name and generic surfactant chemicals and materials. This third edition of the book set is completely updated from the 1997 printed edition.;The 2002 CD release is a comprehensive update of the 2000 software release. The Handbook of Surfactants in CD or book format continues to be the standard reference for professionals involved in the procurement, marketing, formulation, and research of surfactants.;Products are cross-referenced by function/application, HLB number, ionic classification, generic chemicals, CAS and EINECS/ELINCS numbers.