| abstract |
(57) [Summary]nThe present invention provides a surface active agent containing two vicinal hydroxyl groups selected from polyhydroxy fatty acid amides, alkyl mono- and di (alkoxy) glyceryl ethers, alkane 1,2-diols, alkyl glycerates and N-alkyl-lactobioamides. A non-aqueous detergent composition comprising an agent and a compound containing boron. The molar ratio of the surfactant to the boron containing compound is less than or equal to 2: 1. |