Emulsification

An emulsion system contains an oily phase, an aqueous phase, and an emulsifying agent, complying with the basic requirements for the formation of a stable emulsion. For oil-in-water (o/w) emulsion systems, the following emulsifying agents are used:

  1. Water-soluble soap
  2. Cetyl alcohol
  3. Glyceryl monostearate
  4. Combination of emulsifiers, for example: triethanolamine stearate and cetyl alcohol
  5. Nonionic emulsifiers, for example: glyceryl monostearate, glyceryl monooelate, propylene glycol stearate

For w/o emulsion system, the following emulsifiers are used:

  1. Polyvalent ions, for example: magnesium, calcium, and aluminum
  2. Combination of emulsifiers, for example: beeswax and divalent calcium ion

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