Abstract
ABSTRACTPolyols-in-oil-in-water (P/O/W) multiple emulsions were successfully prepared by using polyols as inner aqueous phase to avoid instabilities caused by water. The influence of polyols, oils and emulsifiers on the morphology and stability of P/O/W multiple emulsions were studied and the stability mechanisms of this new kind of multiple emulsions were also explored. Glycerol that has the worst solubility in oil phase contributed to the formation of stable inner droplets which agree with the Ostwald Ripening theory. Mineral oil worked well with the system proving that oils possessing similar solubility parameters with the hydrophobic group of emulsifiers benefited for system stability. Several typical surfactants had been investigated in this article, and it turned out that emulsifiers Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone and the block copolymer Poloxamer 407 were suitable for the P/O/W system. The stability of the system affected by different compositions was evaluated based on microscopic observation and rheological measurements. The novel multiple emulsions will provide enlightening recommendations for future investigations and applications in cosmetic, food and pharmaceuticals, including drug delivery and the encapsulation of hydrophilic actives and actives that are soluble in polyols.
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