Raw materials for anionic surfactants

The most important starting materials for the production of the anionic surfactants are  

With some nuances all anionic surfactants can be characterised by the same set of parameters determining the quality, including toxicological and environmental safety, application. The parameters and their test methods are compiled in Table 1.3. 

Parameters to characterise anionic surfactants and their test methods 

Appearance at 20 C or another temperature Visual assessment (clear/ cloudy, thin/ viscous) liquid, paste or solid, colour, odour 

Active matter (%) Two-phase titration, column chromatography 

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