University of Haifa at Oranim, Kiryat Tivon, Israel Santa Barbara Science Project, Santa Barbara, USA
... designed to give 'an overview of the full range of detergent formulations used today ... to provide the reader with some general guidance on formulation approaches.' It covers a wide range of detergents and starts by outlining the function of the different raw materials found in detergents. ... The book will be of help to development chemists looking for leads in the formulation of a wide range of detergent products ... -Richard Farn, consultant and former director of the British Association for Chemical Specialities, in Chemistry & Industry This reference, written by more than 50 experts from both academia and industry worldwide, covers the environmental impact of detergents, from formulation to production to usage, consumption, and disposal. - JACS ...this is a valuable reference work on household detergents. It is also a fascinating insight into the efforts of manufacturers of consumer products to enlarge and develop their markets. -Chemistry & Industry The book is highly technical and specialized. The majority of the authors are industry-based. The chapters include lengthy reference and clear tables and figures ... appropriate for academic and corporate libraries. -E-Streams