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About surfactant

(This page has been compiled by Nihon Emulsion on the basis of "What is a surfactant?" (by Nihon Emulsion Industry Association))

What is a surfactant? While many of you may have seen the words "surfactant" in the ingredients of a detergent or cosmetics, when questioned "what is a surfactant?", it may be difficult to answer. Depending upon the purpose of use and the characteristics, many different types of surfactants exist. In addition to the commonly known detergent purposes, surfactants are used in all types of home and industry applications, supporting your modern-world living. Hereafter, we will explain about the surfactants we make, which we hope is of interest for you.

Typical effects of a surfactant
Typical effects of a surfactant are explained.
Characteristics of a surfactant
Basic ones out of unique characteristics of a surfactant are explained.
Kinds of surfactants
There are many kinds of surfactants. The outlines are explained.
Work field of surfactants
Surfactants are used in various activities of living. Some examples are introduced.



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