A comparison is given between the osmotic coefficients inferred from direct vapor pressure lowering and
from indirect vapor pressure osmometry, for three aqueous surfactant solutions at 25 °C. The results show
that vapor pressure osmometry is a rapid but very reliable technique even at room temperature, in contrast
to the indications of the manufacturer. Furthermore, the comparison of both techniques reveals that
dissolved gas has no noticeable influence on the osmotic coefficients.