Surface-Active Agents - ț̢
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.
Synonyms : Amphiphilic Agents, Surface Active Agents, Tensides, Active Agents, Surface, Agents, Amphiphilic, Agents, Surface Active, Agents, Surface-Active