Surfactant Analysis

Surfactants and detergents are an important class of molecules with applications in many industries. In general they contain both a hydrophilic (water liking) and hydrophobic (water wating) functional groups, this allows them to interface with both oils and greases and water. They find uses as cleaners, emulsifying agents and wetting applications.

We can provide surfactant analysis and testing services for identification and quantification.

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• Characterisation, chain length distribution
• Identification of surfactant type
• 1H, 13C, 31P, 29Si and 2D NMR techniques for structure elucidation and quantification.
• Derivatisation of surfactants to determine exact species present and quantify

• Quantification of cationic, non-ionic and anionic surfactants in formulated products by HPLC-ELSD
• Sub ppm levels determined for BTAC and CTAC by LCMS infusion
• Isolation and identification of Non-ionic material
• Qualitative and quantitative information
• Mixed surfactant system identification and quantification
• Competitor Product Analysis
• Identification of contaminants in detergents and soaps