Purpose information
Code:
EMULA
Name:
Emulsifying Agent
Routes Of administration:
Comment:
Substances used to promote and maintain the dispersion of finely subdivided particles of a liquid in a vehicle in which it is immiscible. The efficacy of emulsifying agents depends on their ability to reduce surface tension, to form complex films on the surface of emulsified droplets, and to create a repulsive barrier on emulsified droplets to prevent their coalescence. The end product may be a liquid emulsion or semisolid emulsion (e.g. a cream) (e.g. acacia, oleic acid).