Test with Precision. Perform with Confidence
Surfactants are the engine behind product performance in personal care, cleaning, and pharmaceutical formulations. But if they’re off, your product won’t perform, stay stable, or pass regulatory review.
At Leeder Analytical, we help you get it right. Our NATA-accredited Melbourne lab delivers accurate, trace-level surfactant analysis to verify concentration, purity, and function across a wide range of formulations.
- Verify surfactant concentration and purity
- Meet TGA, FDA, and industry standards
- Optimise product performance and stability
What is Surfactants Analysis?
Identifying and Quantifying Critical Surface-Active Agents
Surfactants (surface-active agents) are compounds that lower surface tension between liquids, solids, and gases, enabling mixing of immiscible substances. Proper surfactant profile analysis is essential because these compounds:
- Influence product performance: Incorrect surfactant levels can reduce cleaning power, emulsion stability, or foaming properties.
- Impact formulation stability: Surfactant imbalances may cause product separation, degradation, or reduced shelf life.
- Affect regulatory compliance: Many industries face strict regulations regarding surfactant types and concentrations.
Common Applications Requiring Surfactants Analysis:
- Personal care & cosmetics (e.g., shampoos, cleansers, creams)
- Cleaning products & detergents (e.g., laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids)
- Pharmaceutical formulations (e.g., emulsions, solubilizers)
- Industrial processes (e.g., emulsifiers, dispersants, wetting agents)
- Environmental monitoring (e.g., wastewater analysis, contamination assessment)
Understanding and testing surfactants is vital to ensuring product efficacy, stability, consumer safety, and environmental compliance across multiple industries.
Why Choose Leeder Analytical for Surfactants Analysis?
Leeder Analytical is a trusted leader in Surfactants Analysis, backed by decades of expertise in chemical testing.
- Industry Experts: Over 20 years of experience in surfactant characterisation and quantification
- Advanced Analytical Techniques: Utilising HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and surface tension measurements for comprehensive analysis
- Global Compliance Assurance: Meeting TGA, EPA, FDA, and industry-specific standards
- Precise Detection & Quantification: Capable of identifying complex surfactant mixtures and trace concentrations
- Fast, Accurate Results: Rapid turnaround with detailed, actionable reports
With a world-class laboratory in Melbourne, Leeder Analytical is trusted by personal care manufacturers, cleaning product companies, and pharmaceutical developers for precise surfactant testing and formulation optimisation.
Who Needs This Service?
Our NATA-accredited laboratory provides Surfactants Analysis for:
- Personal care & cosmetic manufacturers ensuring product efficacy and stability
- Cleaning product formulators optimising detergent performance
- Pharmaceutical companies validating formulation integrity
- Industrial manufacturers using process surfactants
- Environmental monitoring agencies assessing contamination
What We Test For
We analyse a comprehensive range of surfactant types, including:
- Anionic Surfactants (e.g., SLS, SLES, sulfates, sulfonates)
- Cationic Surfactants (e.g., quaternary ammonium compounds)
- Non-ionic Surfactants (e.g., ethoxylates, alkanolamides)
- Amphoteric Surfactants (e.g., betaines, amino propionates)
- Surfactant Mixtures & Formulations
- Surfactant By-products & Impurities
Our Testing Process
We use a methodical, scientifically rigorous process to identify and quantify surfactants:
- Sample Preparation & Extraction: Customised protocols based on sample matrix and target surfactants.
- Analytical Method Selection: Choosing optimal techniques from HPLC, LC-MS/MS, colorimetric methods, or surface tension analysis.
- Comprehensive Analysis: Identifying surfactant types, quantifying concentrations, and detecting impurities or degradation products.
- Detailed Reporting & Recommendations: We provide clear, actionable reports with interpretation of results and formulation optimisation guidance when requested.
Regulatory Compliance & Industry Standards
Our Surfactants Analysis helps businesses meet industry and regulatory requirements, including:
- Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
- U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) regulations
- ISO quality standards
- Environmental protection regulations
- Industry-specific performance standards
Need to optimise your surfactant formulation or ensure compliance?
FAQs
Why is surfactants analysis important?
Surfactants analysis ensures that products perform as intended and comply with regulations.
Precise surfactant identification and quantification prevents performance issues, stability problems, and regulatory non-compliance while enabling manufacturers to optimise formulations for maximum efficacy and cost-efficiency.
How long does surfactants testing take?
Our standard turnaround time is 5-7 business days, depending on analysis complexity and specific requirements. Expedited testing services are available for urgent projects.
Who needs surfactants analysis?
Surfactants analysis is essential for industries that rely on surface-active agents, including:
- Personal care manufacturers: Ensuring product performance and stability.
- Cleaning product developers: Optimising detergent efficacy.
- Pharmaceutical formulators: Verifying emulsion and solubilization properties.
- Industrial processors: Controlling manufacturing processes involving surfactants.
- Environmental monitoring: Detecting contamination in water systems.
What analytical techniques do you use for surfactants?
We employ multiple complementary techniques based on surfactant type and sample matrix:
- HPLC and LC-MS/MS for specific surfactant identification and quantification
- Colorimetric methods for total surfactant content
- Surface tension measurements for functional performance
- Foam testing for application-specific properties
- Critical micelle concentration (CMC) determination for surfactant characterisation
Can you help troubleshoot surfactant-related product issues?
Yes, our experts can help identify the root causes of problems such as:
- Product instability or separation
- Insufficient foaming or cleaning performance
- Unexpected interactions with packaging materials
- Skin irritation or compatibility issues
- Batch-to-batch inconsistency
Our comprehensive analysis can pinpoint surfactant-related issues and provide guidance for formulation improvements.
Do you offer custom surfactant method development?
Yes, we specialise in developing and validating custom analytical methods for unique surfactant formulations or challenging sample matrices.
Our method development services ensure accurate and reliable testing for your specific products.
Optimise Product Performance with Expert Surfactants Analysis
Leeder Analytical delivers precise, reliable Surfactants Analysis to:
- Ensure product efficacy and stability in personal care, cleaning, and pharmaceutical formulations.
- Meet industry and regulatory standards (TGA, FDA, environmental regulations).
- Optimise formulations with accurate surfactant identification and quantification.
Let’s Discuss Your Testing Needs! Get expert guidance and comprehensive surfactant analysis.
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