What types of surfactants does Univar Solutions offer?

Univar Solutions offers a broad range of anionic surface-active agents and amphoteric, cationic, and nonionic surfactants from industry-leading surfactant manufacturers. We are your one-stop shop for quality surfactants to meet your formulation needs.

What surfactants does abitec manufacture?

ABITEC's manufactures and supplies a variety of nonionic and cationic surfactants, most of which are based on vegetable-derived ingredients. Find out more

Where can I Find my surfactant manufacturing products?

Find your surfactant manufacturing products here. Get in touch, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Univar Solution offers a broad range of amphoteric, anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants from industry leading manufacturers.

What are the benefits of cationic surfactants?

Our cationic surfactants provide emulsification, foaming, wetting and thickening, while their power to modify surfaces imparts benefits such as softening, corrosion inhibition, adhesion, anti-static properties, lubrication and hydrophobation.

What is a nonionic surfactant?

Nonionic surfactants generate less foam and are more stable in hard water because they don't react with calcium and magnesium ions in the way that anionics do. Nonionic surfactants can be more effective in cold water. This is particularly useful for detergents used on sensitive fabrics or where hot water may be in short supply.

What are surfactants used for?

Surfactants, short for surface-active agents, are chemical compounds that lower the surface tension between two substances, such as a liquid and a solid or a liquid and a gas. Surface-active agents, or surfactants, are essential to formulating cosmetics, detergents, and soaps.