Foaming agent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004552",
  "term": "Foaming agent",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance that facilitates the formation and stabilization of a foam by reducing the surface tension of a liquid and forming a stable film around gas bubbles. These agents are typically surfactants that adsorb at the gas-liquid interface, preventing the rapid coalescence of bubbles. Common examples include soaps, detergents, and certain proteins, which are used in applications ranging from food production to fire suppression.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "coalescence",
    "colloidal",
    "foam",
    "surfactant"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1972, 31, 577. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units, Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry' on page 612 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197231040577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/foaming-agent/"
}