ChEBI

A substance which lowers the surface tension of the medium in which it is dissolved, and/or the interfacial tension with other phases, and, accordingly, is positively adsorbed at the liquid/vapour and/or at other interfaces.

A surfactant (or a mixture containing one or more surfactants) having cleaning properties in dilute solutions.

A substance (or active part thereof) that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.

An antimicrobial agent that is applied to non-living objects to destroy harmful microorganisms or to inhibit their activity.

A surfactant (or a mixture containing one or more surfactants) having cleaning properties in dilute solutions.

A substance used locally on humans and other animals to destroy harmful microorganisms or to inhibit their activity (cf. disinfectants, which destroy microorganisms found on non-living objects, and antibiotics, which can be transported through the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria within the body).