Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB)
Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) : The huydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) is one of the most important properties of emulsifiers. It is an expression of the relative attraction of an emulsifier for water and oil, determined largely by the chemical composition and ionization characteristics of a given emulsifier. The HLB of an emulsifier is not directly related to solubility, but it determines the type of an emulsion that tends to be formed. It is an indication of the behavior characteristics and not an indication of emulsifier efficiency. (Bul D11)
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