Amphoteric surfactants are a unique class of surfactants that possess both hydrophilic and hydrophobic characteristics, allowing them to function effectively under various environmental conditions. Unlike anionic or cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants exhibit different properties depending on the pH of the environment. In neutral or alkaline conditions, they typically behave like anionic surfactants, whereas under acidic conditions, they act as cationic surfactants.