Table 2 Effect of reaction temperature on the CAO/PEG hybrid emulsion state.

From: Synthesis of castor oil/PEG as textile softener

Temperature (°C)

Emulsion state

60

Emulsion with large oil drops

70

Emulsion with tinny oil drops

80

Stable emulsion

90

Stable emulsion

  1. PEG MW, 1000 Dalton; PEG/CAO weight ratio, 35%; APS/PEG weight ratio, 15%; reaction time, 60 min.