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The effect of cationic and anionic surface active additives on the partitioning of proteins has been studied. The surface active agents interact with proteins electrostatically and also hydrophobically. The increased hydrophobicity of the proteins because of association with surfactants is responsible for the changes in the partition coefficients and in some cases for precipitation of the proteins. Specific interactions also exist between mildly surface active amino acids and proteins.