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Question

HLB of SPAN and TWEEN surfactants may be obtained from which of the following equations

A

HLB = $\frac{E}{5}$

B

HLB = $\frac{(E+P)}{5}$

C

HLB = $20[\frac{(1-S)}{A}]$

D

HLB (hydrophilic group numbers)- (lipophilic group numbers)+7

Answer

HLB = $20[\frac{(1-S)}{A}]$

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C): HLB = $20[\frac{(1-S)}{A}]$