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Old 12-07-2009, 10:39 AM   #66 (permalink)
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Mr. BackSide -

Emulsions don't settle out when a surfactant is added to stabilize the interface between the continuous phase and the dispersed phase.

Soap emulsifies oils in water, and acts as a decent surfactant to stabilize the interface between oils and water.
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