Study on characteristics and harm of surfactants

Surfactants have wide use all over world. This study summarizes the characteristics and classification of surfactants. Surfactants have wide application in commodity and industry. A large number of surfactant containing wastewater are discharged into the environment, resulting in harming aquatic life, polluting the water and endangering human health. Therefore, it is important to monitor and control emissions of surfactants in environmental water.