An organic surface-active chemical which facilitates the wetting of a substance by virtue of its ability to lower the interfacial tension between a liquid and the material to be wetted. It may have cleansing properties by reason of its ability to wet, and to emulsify or disperse soil. It includes detergents, emulsifiers, penetrants and dispersing agents. Do not use for compounded detergents built around wetting agents, as defined above. When of a single specific chemical, use specific chemical name. Excludes detergent, laundry and soap (as modified).
NSN 2925-00-343-3235
NSN 5930-00-354-4556
NSN 6240-00-826-8426
NSN 6620-01-412-0938
NSN 5985-01-575-7029
NSN 6220-00-035-6736
NSN 5985-01-147-5470
NSN 5905-00-281-2329
NSN 6610-00-087-2434
NSN 6620-01-158-7309
NSN 2925-00-169-3775
NSN 6610-00-466-3104