Detergent is a compound, or a mixture of compounds, intended to assist cleaning. The term is often used to differentiate between soap and other chemical surfactants used for cleaning purposes.
Surfactant Soap Fat Biological detergent Household chemicals Enzyme Protein Descaling agent Anti-foaming agent Optical brightener Water softening Glyceride Laundry detergent Foaming agent Cleanliness Chromic acid Saponification Windshield washer fluid Aviation fuel Corrosive Dishwasher Abrasive Oxidizing agent Suspension (chemistry) Foam Windshield Analytical chemistry Perfume Bleach Methanol Egg (food) Carbohydrate Organic chemistry Acid Ammonia PH Chemical compound Ethanol World War I World War II
