ABSTRACT

In the tradition of the popular first edition, Analysis of Surfactants, Second Edition offers a comprehensive and practical account of analysis methods for determining and understanding commercially important surfactants-individually and in compounds. Combining a complete review of the literature with a variety of evaluation procedures and the specifications for commercial products, this useful reference explores the key stages and latest developments for surfactant applications. This edition has been thoroughly expanded and features new sections on capillary electrophoresis, ether carboxylates, and ester quats. It is also more globally accessible with foreign language citations and SI units.

Containing over 2400 references, drawings, tables, and equations, Analysis of Surfactants, Second Edition is an recommended reference for physical, surface, colloid, and oil chemists; analytical, research, and quality assurance chemists working in the soap and detergent, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetic industries; regulatory and food scientists; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.

Characterization of Anionic Surfactants Characterization of Nonionic Surfactants Characterization of Cationic Surfactants Characterization of Amphoteric Surfactants Qualitative Analysis Separation of Surfactants High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Gas Chromatography Thin-Layer Chromatography Supercritical Fluid Chromatography Capillary Electrophoresis Ultraviolet and Visible Spectrophotometry Infrared and Near Infrared Spectroscopy Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Mass Spectrometry Titration of Surfactants Miscellaneous Analytical Methods Environmental Analysis Analysis of Formulated Products Abbreviations