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Soap nut saponins create powerful natural surfactant

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  • Sep 15, 2008

Karin Stoffels – Kaden Biochemicals (subsidiary of Symrise), Germany Surfactants are of widespread importance in the detergent industry as well as in the cosmetic industry. Additionally they are used for lubrication, catalysis, and in drug delivery.

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