Analysis of Surfactants, Second Edition

Series:
Surfactant Science
Published:
January 23, 2001 by CRC Press - 638 Pages
Author(s):
Thomas M. Schmitt, BASF Corp/Ntm Res Svcs, Wyandotte, Michigan, USA

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Features

  • Describes the makeup and structural drawings for an array of commercial surfactants
  • Presents the accepted methodology for determining active agents and impurities in surfactants, for quality control and particular problems
  • Discusses spectroscopic and chromatographic methods of characterization and concentration used in the analytical chemistry of surfactants
  • Reviews techniques for identifying surfactants in the environment, including impurities and degradation products like nonylphenol and alkylbenzenes
  • Examines formulated cleaning products for the most cost-effective solutions in specific situations
  • Provides guidelines for comparing the claims of instrumentation manufacturers

    • Summary

    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.

    Table of Contents

    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

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    Editorial Reviews

    Praise for the first edition...
    "...a useful resource....a ready reference for surfactant characterization purposes."
    ---Journal of the American Chemical Society
    "...a very thorough resource which deserves wide acceptance among surfactant chemists in general and particularly those involved with analytical, research, and quality assurance. "
    ---INFORM
    "...The presentation, including indexing, is very satisfactory."
    ---Faraday Transactions

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