Preface

The intention of this volume is to demonstrate the state of the art of strategies, methods, and techniques applied for the analytical deformulation of modern detergents. These are defined as surface active agent containing formulations, used in household and industry in aqueous application solutions for the cleaning of textiles and hard surfaces. The emphasis is on up-to-date techniques and methods that are proved effective and useful in daily work. In order to impart to the reader, besides product analysis, a comprehensive view of all aspects of detergents, typical ingredients of modern products, testing of application abilities detergent formulations, and the determination of detergent ingredients in environment, are outlined in separate chapters. Furthermore, the basics of modern instrumental techniques with emphasis to application in the detergent analysis field are also described.