Definition:
Sulfonated Fatty Acid Methyl Esters, Sodium Salts
Sulfonated Fatty Acid Methyl Esters, Sodium Salts are cleaning agents that are used as detergents. They remove dirt and deposits by surrounding dirt particles to loosen them from the surface they're attached to, so they can be rinsed away.
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