Surface-Active Agents

**Definition:** Agents that modify interfacial tension of water; usually substances that have one lipophilic and one hydrophilic group in the molecule; includes soaps, detergents, emulsifiers, dispersing and wetting agents, and several groups of antiseptics.

**Tree numbers:** - D27.720.877

**Synonyms:** - Surface-Active Agent - Surface Active Agents - Surface Active Agent