Common Problems in Emulsions Flashcards
1
Q
*Internal phase rise to the TOP
*Reversible but not appealing
*o/w type of problem
A
Creaming
2
Q
*Internal phase DROPLETS stick to each other forming small CLUMPS.
*Reversible
A
Flocculation
3
Q
*Internal phase droplets MERGE to form LARGE droplets
*Irreversible
A
Coalescence
4
Q
*SEPARATION of OIL and WATER phases
*Unnoticed coalescence
* Irreversible
A
Breaking/Cracking
5
Q
*Emulsion reversion (o/w to w/o)
*Irreversible
A
Phase Inversion
6
Q
What are the Irreversible
A
- Coalescence
- Breaking/Cracking
- Phase Inversion