| abstract |
Compositions containing surfactant compounds according to formula (I)n nR 4 OCH 2 CH(OH)CR 2 R 3 ZR 1 (I)n nwherein Z is S, SO, or SO 2 , can have a range of equilibrium and/or dynamic surface tensions and a range of foaming performance attributes, depending upon the particular values of Z, R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , and R 4 . The compounds of formula (I) may be prepared by a process that includes reaction of a thiol with a glycidyl ether. |