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What are non-ionic surfactants?

Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner consists of non-ionic surfactants. Non-ionic surfactants carry no discrete charge when dissolved in an aqueous media, unlike anionic or cationic surfactants. Hydrophilicity in non-ionic surfactants is provided by hydrogen bonding with water and molecules. Hydrogen bonding provides solubilization (loosening or dissolving action) in neutral and alkaline solutions.

What is a surfactant?

A surfactant is a surface active agent. It reduces the surface tension of water and increases the solubility of soils.