Properties and applications
Some properties in which they excel follow:
Superior detergency, wetting and interfacial tension reduction properties
Hydrotroping
High or low foaming, depending on structure
Hard-water tolerance
Acid and alkaline stability
Good compatibility
Non-toxic, non-irritating, and readily biodegradability
Corrosion inhibition and antistatic properties
They are widely used in baby shampoos, non-irritating shampoos, body shower foams, cream rinses, industrial cleaners, metal corrosion inhibition, foam fire extinguisher etc.