XLIII. - Water-in-oil emulsions

Abstract

(1) It is possible to make emulsions of water as disperse phase in organic solvents with the aid of finely divided carbon as emulsifier. (2) The carbon particles, without leaving the oil phase, form a skin over the water droplets, preventing their coalescence. (3) The order in which the ingredients are added does not make any difference to the final product. (4) The emulsions obtained in this way are the more viscous the more water they contain. (5) Carron oil is a water-in-oil emulsion.