Surfactants, such as soaps and detergents, do not harm the environment, study suggests
Saturday, October 4, 2014 - 03:01
in Earth & Climate
What happens to soap and detergent surfactants when they run down the drain? Do they seep into the groundwater, lakes and streams, where they could pose a risk to fish and frogs? Not likely. This is shown in a new and very comprehensive report of the potential impact on the environment of the enormous amounts of common surfactants used day in and day out by consumers all over the world.