This sixth volume of a multi-volume handbook focuses on the production of anionic, cationic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants, builders, sequestering/chelating agents, bleaching and whitening agents, enzymes, and other components of detergent formulations in different contexts. It deals with the environmental implications of technical practices related to detergent formulations, and describes domestic, institution, industrial, and agricultural applications. The book is useful as a reference for engineers, technologists, scientists, technicians, regulators, and policy makers associated with the detergent industry. Zoller is professor of chemistry at Haifa University-Oranim, Israel. Sosis is a consultant specializing in surfactants. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)