The physico-chemical and performance properties of surfactants obtaine
d by partial hydrophobization of O-(carboxy-methyl)cellulose with high
er alkylhalogenides (C-10-C-18) were studied. Surface tension, washing
performance, antiredeposition efficiency, and emulsifying power were
determined The prepared polymeric surfactants exhibited excellent emul
sifying efficiency compared with commercial agents and effective antir
edeposition action.