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Foaming agents

Foam boost and mildness

Ionic type
Anionic / amphoteric
Typical HLB
High
Foam
High
Key industries
Personal care, Home care

Biodegradability: Betaines and anionics used in rinse-off typically pass standard detergent biodegradation screens.

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Chemistries

Foaming agents

Foaming agents technical guide

Foamer CD (anionic) and Foamer HS (hydroxysultaine) are the published oilfield grades. Air-mist vs foam flood vs unloading selection is in the oilfield foaming agents guide.

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Miscellaneous chemistries

Betaines, amides, quats, carbamates and triazines.

Alkoxylates

Fatty alcohol, amine and oil ethoxylates, EO/PO copolymers.

Ester chemistries

Glycol, glycerol, PEG and methyl ester ethoxylates.

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Technical guides for this product family

Primers matched to this chemistry family. Start here, then open a TDS.

Primer

What Are Foaming Agents?

Primary foamers vs boosters across personal care, detergents, and oilfield.

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What Are Amphoteric Surfactants?

Betaines and amphoacetates as mild foam boosters.

Read guide Guide

Personal Care Foaming Agents

Amides, betaine, and amine oxide foam systems.

Read guide Guide

Oilfield Foaming Agents

Air/mist drilling and gas-well unloading foamers.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - Foaming Agents

Find answers to common questions about foaming agents

Foaming agents are specialty surfactants designed to produce stable, high-quality foam. They are used in applications requiring foam generation such as oil & gas drilling, personal care products, and firefighting foams.
We offer anionic surfactants like Foamer CD for air mist drilling, and amphoteric surfactants like Foamer HS (hydroxysultaine) for various foam applications. Our products produce high, stable foams under various conditions.
Foaming agents are used in oil & gas drilling (air mist drilling, gas well stimulation), personal care products (shampoos, body washes), firefighting foams, and industrial applications requiring foam generation for cleaning or processing.
Benefits include effective foam generation for drilling operations, enhanced cleaning in personal care products, improved product aesthetics, better surface coverage, and efficient gas well unloading. They reduce surface tension and are effective in both fresh water and salt water applications.
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