Surfactant
Types of Surfactants
Reduce surface tension between liquids, gases, or solids, acting as detergents, wetting agents, and emulsifiers
CAS No.: 27176-87-0
Purity: 96% active
The most widely used anionic surfactant in detergent formulations
CAS No.: 151-21-3
Purity: 92% or 96% Needles
93%, 95%, or 99% Powder
The benchmark anionic surfactant for powerful, fast-rinsing foam and maximum oil removal
CAS No.: 68585-34-2
Purity: 70% active
Significantly reduced skin irritation, the preferred choice for personal care formulations.
CAS No.: 68140-00-1
Purity: >93%
Excels as a nonionic foam stabilizer and thickener
CAS No.: 68603-42-9
Purity: >85%
The most cost-effective foam booster and thickener for anionic surfactant systems
CAS No.: 83138-08-3
Active Ingredients: 30%
The ultimate mild amphoteric surfactant, combining powerful foam boosting
CAS No.: 151-21-3
Active Ingredients: powder >92% ; liquid >35%
Delivers high-foaming, excellent hard water tolerance, and superior biodegradability
CAS No.: 68515-73-1
Purity: ≥50%
The greenest nonionic surfactant — plant-derived, mild, and readily biodegradable
What is Surfactants?
Surfactants are a category of chemical compounds that are used in lowering the surface tension (or interfacial tension) between different compounds, such as two liquids or between a gas and a liquid, or it can also be between a liquid and a solid. Surfactants are categorised as organic compounds and are amphiphilic in nature. It basically means that they contain both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups.
Surfactants from HOO CHEMTEC cover key anionic types and intermediates such as LABSA, SLS, SLES, and chloroacetic acid, widely used in detergents, personal care, industrial cleaning, and fine chemical synthesis. We offer consistent quality, full SDS/COA documentation, and technical support from lab scale to large‑scale production.
Surfactants Uses
Surfactants today are found in many products that we use today. They are found in detergents, wetting agents, foaming agents, emulsifiers and dispersants. Surfactants are one of the important components in detergents that help to eliminate dirt from clothes, skin and household utensils, mainly in bathrooms and kitchens. Besides, they are extensively used in industries.
- Used in agrochemical formulations such as herbicides (some), insecticides, biocides (sanitisers), and spermicides.
- Used in personal care products such as cosmetics, shampoos, shower gel, hair conditioners, and toothpaste.
- Used in firefighting and pipelines (liquid drag-reducing agents). Alkali surfactant polymers are also used to mobilise oil in oil wells.
- Surfactants are sometimes added to car engine lubricants which greatly help to keep particles from sticking to engine parts.
- Surfactants are also commonly used in corrosion inhibition in ore flotation.
How Does Surfactants Work
- Anionic
- These have a negatively charged end of the molecule that gives it the hydrophilic part of the molecule. These negatively charged parts of the molecules are usually sulfonates, sulfates, or carboxylates that are usually neutralized by positively charged metal cations such as sodium or potassium.Such as SLES,SLS,LABSA,AOS,LAS.
- Cationic
- If the head group (hydrophilic end) has a positive charge, it is called cationic. Many cationic surfactants have bacteriacidal or other sanitizing properties that are useful in creating disinfectants that leave a cationic disinfectant film on the surface.Such as CTAC,CTAB.
- Amphoteric
- Those surfactants that change their charge with pH. They can be anionic, nonionic, or cationic depending on pH. Such as Cocamidopropy Betaine/CAB,CAO.
- Nonionic
- These are surfactants that have no ions. They derive their polarity from having an oxygen–rich portion of the molecule at one end and a large organic molecule at the other end. Such as APG,CMEA.
FAQs
Higher active content (e.g., SLES 70% vs 28%) reduces water content and shipping costs but requires careful handling. Lower active is easier for thickening. Select based on your production scale, formulation needs, and target end-product viscosity.
Yes, SLS/SLES/LAS anionic surfactants have excellent compatibility. Common blends optimize cost, foam profile, and mildness. Test stability at target pH (6.5-8.5) and salt levels for your specific formulation.
Yes—free 1-2kg samples (freight collect).
Every batch includes COA with HPLC/GC analysis. 3-stage QC: raw materials → production → finished goods. Retention samples kept 2 years.
HOOCHEMTEC - Surfactants Suppliers
As suppliers of surfactants, our goal is to deliver comprehensive and customer-focused services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. We provide a broad selection of high-quality surfactant products suitable for various applications and industries, including silica gel, molecular sieve, montmorillonite desiccant, and more.
Why Choose HOO CHEMTEC Surfactants – 5 Key Points
- Competitive Price: Direct factory pricing on LABSA 96%, SLES 70%, SLS 92% – 15-25% below distributors with flexible volume discounts.
- Consistent Quality: Batch-tested specifications, low dioxane SLES (<10ppm), full COA/SDS documentation, NSF/EPA compliant grades available.
- Fast Logistics: Stock with 7-10 day delivery, DOT hazmat certified, drums/IBC/bulk packaging options.
- Technical Service: Free LABSA neutralization guidance, formula compatibility testing, pilot batch support, multilingual technical team.
- Flexible Ordering: Low MOQ (200kg drums), free samples, multiple payment terms, rapid response (24hr quotation).
