Basic surface-active properties in the homologous series of β-alkyl (C12H25/C18H37) polyethyleneoxy (n = 0-20) propionamides

Table 4 Correlation of HLB with the average oligomerization degree (n) and the scope in the homologous series of heterogeneous R(EO)_nPD[2, 3]

n	HLB	Scope of heterogeneous R(EO)_nPD
3	6	Emulsifier W/O
6	8-10	Wetting agent
9	10-12	Emulsifier O/W
12	12-14	Detergent, emulsifier O/W
16	13-15	Detergent
20	15-16	Micellar solubilization agent

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