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The existing test methods for measuring foaming properties of surfactants and surfactant products are reviewed. Following a series of exploratory experiments, an apparatus and procedure for measuring the relevant quantities have been developed. The atypical negative effects of soil, water hardness and temperature on the foaming properties are shown to be discernible using the method. An adaptation of the method for rapid routine evaluation of commercial products has been presented. The method has been successful in characterizing synergistic effects between certain surfactant systems.
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Bhat, G.R., Harper, D.L. (1989). Measurement of Foaming Properties of Surfactants and Surfactant Products. In: Mittal, K.L. (eds) Surfactants in Solution. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-7990-8_28
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