Table 1.

Classifications and abbreviations for common surfactant categories [4].

Common name	Abbreviation	Class
Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acid	LAS	Anionic
Sodium dodecyl sulphate	SDS
Alkyl sulphate	AS
Sodium lauryl sulphate	SLS
Alkyl ethoxysulphate	AES
Quaternary ammonium compound	QAC	Cationic
Benzalkonium chloride	BAC
Cetylpyridinium bromide	CPB
Cetylpyridinium chloride	CPC
Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide	HDTMA
Amine oxide	AO	Amphoteric
Alkylphenol ethoxylate	APE	Nonionic
Alcohol ethoxylate	AE
Fatty acid ethoxylate	FAE