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Kolliphor® CS 12 and Kolliphor® CS 20 – emulsifiers by BASF

The science behind emulsifier functionality Emulsifiers are surface-active substances that reduce the interfacial tension between the oil and water phase of an emulsion. Emulsifiers are adsorbed at the interface, creating a film between the immiscible phases, thus preventing the coalescence of droplets. Due to the amphiphilic structure of an…

Wanted: Silica People!

10. June 2015 IPEC-Americas is looking for volunteers for a collaborative study between Silica producers, users, and the USP to confirm an IR-based identification test for colloidal vs. hydrated silicas. If you’d like to help,…
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