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Stearic Acid Hlb

On the essence of the HLB value of stearic acid
The nature of the human substance has its own characteristics. In the principle of emulsification, the HLB value is very important, and stearic acid follows this path.

Stearic acid, like white fat, often exists in all kinds of oils. Its HLB value is a measure of its hydrophilic and lipophilic degree. If the HLB value is low, it will be lipophilic and hydrophobic, and it can be melted in the oil phase. If it enters water, it will be difficult to dissolve and divide. On the contrary, if the HLB value is high, it will be hydrophilic and oleophobic, and it will be easily melted in the water phase and difficult to cooperate with the oil phase.

Guanfu stearic acid, its HLB value is established, and it is useful in the preparation of preparations. When making emulsions, you need to know its HLB value to know what kind of emulsion system it is suitable for. If it is water-in-oil type, you need to choose stearic acid with low HLB value, so that its lipophilic end is attached to the oil droplet, and the hydrophobic end is water-repellent to form a stable emulsion. If it is oil-in-water type, the opposite is true. Choose the one with a relatively high HLB value, and wrap the oil droplet with hydrophilicity and hang it in the water phase.

The HLB value of stearic acid is not an isolated number, and it interacts with other substances in the formula. When combined with an emulsifier, it is necessary to cooperate with each other to make the HLB value reach an ideal state, and the emulsion can be stable. Compatibility with solvents is also related to the effect of dissolution and dispersion.

Therefore, if you want to make good use of stearic acid, you must have a deep understanding of its HLB value. Detailed study of its rationale and the combination of it and other things can be a good aid in the pharmaceutical and daily chemical industries, making the products excellent and effective.