Hydrophile-lipophile balance system

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005481",
  "term": "Hydrophile-lipophile balance system",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A numerical scale used to classify surfactants based on their relative affinity for water (hydrophilic) versus oil (lipophilic). This system assigns a value, typically ranging from 0 to 20, to a surfactant, indicating its suitability for different emulsion types. Surfactants with lower values are more oil-soluble, while those with higher values are more water-soluble.",
  "synonyms": [
    "HLB System"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 971. 'Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 987 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-04-10-14)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hydrophile-lipophile-balance-system/"
}