Application Notes:
 

surface-active agent

is a chemical compound that reduces interfacial tension between oil and water and is thus useful as an emulsifier in cutting oils (see cutting fluid). Sodium sulfonates or soaps of fatty acids are commonly used for this purpose.

 

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