Question

Paraffin are main constituent of:

A. Absorption bases

B. Water soluble bases

C. Emulsion bases

D. Oleaginous bases​

Answer 1

Emulsion bases is the correct answer of this question

Answer 2

Option (c) Paraffin is the main constituent of Emulsion bases.

Explanation:

• Emulsion bases
• It consists of three components, namely the oil phase, water phase, and emulsifier.
• Oil phase -It is formed from liquid petroleum with one or more high molecular weight alcohols such as cetyl or stearyl alcohol.
• Water-soluble bases-It contains preservatives, emulsifiers, or parts of emulsifiers and humectants.
• Emulsifier -The ideal emulsifier remains stable, inert, free of toxic and irritant ingredients, odorless, tasteless, and colorless, and produces a stable emulsion of the desired type.