What it helps you decide
Weight target HLB and split a two-emulsifier starting blend.
Emulsion development
Match an oil blend to a practical emulsifier starting ratio.
Weight three oil-phase materials, calculate their target HLB, and split a low- and high-HLB emulsifier blend.
Start with the example
The values already filled in are a working example—not a recommendation.
- 1Choose the closest starting point.
- 2Replace the example with your real details.
- 3Read the live result and its important limits.
Your numbers
Oil and emulsifier blend
Use the filled example first. Then replace each field with a measured value or your best current estimate.
Step 1Answer one question at a time. Your example values stay available.
Important limit
A bench-trial starting point.
Required HLB values and emulsifier behavior vary by supplier, oil refinement, electrolyte load, process, and temperature. Confirm stability with controlled trials and preservation testing.
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How to use the HLB Oil Blend & Emulsifier Matcher
Weight target HLB and split a two-emulsifier starting blend. The calculator runs privately in your browser and is designed to make the assumptions behind the answer visible.
What to have ready
Use exact formula weights plus supplier-confirmed INCI names, use ranges, phase instructions, pH limits, and compatibility information.
Key inputs: Oil 1 weight; Oil 1 required HLB; Oil 2 weight; Oil 2 required HLB; Oil 3 weight.
How to use the result
Use the result as a bench-trial or label draft. Supplier instructions, stability, preservation, safety, and market-specific review still control the finished product.
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