Non-ionic Surfactants

by Application of Green Reagents in Pharmaceutical Synthesis on May 30th, 2025 08:23 AM

Some non-ionic surfactants are high foamers (like anionics), while others do not generate much foam. Because of their lower foam profile and strong emulsifying potential, these surfactants are the preferred choice when formulating extraction cleaners and pre sprays.

However, unlike anionic surfactants, non-ionic surfactants are thick liquids or syrups that are sticky or "gooey" to the touch.

Even with that being the case, their importance as cleaners outweighs this negative, and the cleaner or technician must take care to remove as much of the detergent residue as possible from the carpet in order to get the cleaning benefits of non-ionic surfactants without their negatives.