Table 5 Effect of PEG molecular weight on the CAO/PEG hybrid emulsion state.

From: Synthesis of castor oil/PEG as textile softener

PEG molecular weight (Dalton)

Emulsion state

300

Emulsion with large oil drops

600

Emulsion with tinny oil drops

1000

Stable emulsion

2000

Stable emulsion

4000

Emulsion with tinny oil drops

  1. PEG/CAO weight ratio, 35%; APS/PEG weight ratio, 15%; reaction temperature, 80 °C; reaction time, 60 min.
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