HLB number
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Description
An acronym for hydrophile lipophile balance number. The HLB number (from 1-40) provides a relative indication of a surfactant's ability to form a stable emulsion of oil and water (Wolbers, et al. 1990)
Resources and Citations
- Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings, J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990