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: Surface-Active Agents, Agents, Surface Active, Active Agents, Surface, Agents, Surface-Active, Surface-Active Agent, Agent, Surface Active, Surfactant, Surfactants, Tensides, Amphiphilic Agents, 0, Surface Active Agents, Agent, Surface-Active, Tenside, Surface Active Agent, Agents, Amphiphilic, Active Agent, Surface