Table 3 Effect of reaction time on the CAO/PEG hybrid emulsion state.

From: Synthesis of castor oil/PEG as textile softener

Time (min)

Emulsion state

15

No emulsion

30

Emulsion with large oil drops

45

Emulsion with tinny oil drops

60

Stable emulsion

90

Stable emulsion

  1. PEG MW, 1000 Dalton; PEG/CAO weight ratio, 35%; APS/PEG weight ratio, 15%; reaction temperature, 80 °C.
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