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Dynamic foam test

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Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society

Abstract

A test has been developed for measuring the amount of foam generated by a detergent composition under dynamic conditions and in the presence of sebaceous soil. Good correlation with actual practice results because the conditions of the test closely parallel practical laundry conditions.

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Spangler, W.G. Dynamic foam test. J Am Oil Chem Soc 41, 300–306 (1964). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02667024

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