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HLB Theoretical and Analytical Calculation for each Emulsifier<br />

For the majority <strong>of</strong> non-ionic emulsifiers the HLB is purely an <strong>in</strong>dication <strong>of</strong> the<br />

percentage weight <strong>of</strong> the hydrophilic portion <strong>of</strong> the emulsifier molecule multiplied by<br />

1/5 for the purpose <strong>of</strong> convenience as <strong>in</strong>dicated <strong>in</strong> Equation 2.1 (Pasquali, Taurozzi<br />

& Bregni, 2008).<br />

<br />

<br />

5<br />

Where the Hydrophilic Group is def<strong>in</strong>ed as hydroxyl, sorbitan or polyoxyethylene.<br />

23<br />

2.1<br />

Although this formula works for most non-ionic emulsifiers, for those where the<br />

molecular formula is an approximation <strong>of</strong> the actual composition the method leads <strong>to</strong><br />

considerable errors. In these cases values are best obta<strong>in</strong>ed by means <strong>of</strong> analytical<br />

data us<strong>in</strong>g Equation 2.2 (Pasquali, Taurozzi & Bregni, 2008):<br />

20 1 <br />

2.2<br />

<br />

Where = Saponification number <strong>of</strong> the ester and = Acid number <strong>of</strong> the recovered<br />

acid.

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