"History of Surface Active Agents makes available to a broad audience a complete overview of the field of Surface Active Agents. The book will be of interest to those involved in the all stages of the formulation of surface active agents, from the production from raw materials to their end use. Presenting the progress and developments made over the centuries, this book is a record of important documents and intellectual property. It can also serve as a springboard for possible future developments. Key features: This book covers all surfactants categories. Key properties and applications of surface active agents are indicated. Important references and descriptions are concentrated in one single work. This book can be used in academic courses and for training professionals in the surface active agent industry, including producers of raw materials, producers of surface active agents, formulators of surface active agents, and consumers' associations"--