The application can be useful for a wide range of technical specialists whose work is related to the use of surfactants. It is intended for calculating approximate values of the hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) for individual surfactants and mixtures. For use, you should have an understanding of the chemical structure of the surfactants.

The HLB calculation in this application is based on a modified (improved) Davis method presented by the talented scientists Xiaowen Guo, Zongming Rong, Xugen Ying in their publication
X. Guo et al. / Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 298 (2006) 441-450 (doi: 10.1016 / j.jcis.2005.12.009). For the most effective use of the application, it is strongly recommended that you read this article.\n

In this application, the calculation of the HLB values ​​of systems consisting of surfactant mixtures is based on the well-known principle of mass additivity.\n

The recommended HLB values ​​for surfactants and their mixtures for the creation of emulsions of o/w and w/o type are borrowed from the publication "HLB System. Time-saving Guide to the Emulsifier Section". ICI Americas Inc. Wilmington, Delaware 19897. ANTICIPATING NEEDS. This publication is easily searched through popular internet search engines. As the authors note, these are only indicative values. In each case, there are many factors that affect the consistency of the calculation with experimental data.