ABSTRACT
One cannot overstate the value of surface-active agents in everyday life. As a result of their diverse physico-chemical properties, defined largely by their unique molecular structure, surfactants find broad application in many consumer products, including laundry detergents, hard-surface cleansers, and personal care products (Table 1). Indeed, the prevalence of surfactants in these products is rivaled by only one other ingredient, water-the universal solvent.
