title: [Importance of the HLB-value in drug technology].
abstract: Surface active agents can be classified 60 years ago with the introduction of the HLB system. The characterization of emulgents allowed their common use in the practice. The objective of the review is to summarize the research in the field of surface active agents and HLB-value. The basic principles and relationships related to HLB are detailed such as the predicting and experimental methods for the determination, as well as the achievements of development and applications of surface active agents.
authors.affiliation: Semmelweis Egyetem, Gyógyszerészeti Intézet, Budapest, Hogyes Endre u. 7.--1092
authors.forename: Noémi Anna
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Niczinger
authors.forename: Mária
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hajdú
authors.forename: Lívia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Budai
authors.forename: Judit
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dredán
authors.forename: István
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Antal
mesh_terms: D045703:Emulsifying Agents / Q000145:classification; D008432:Mathematical Computing; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000145:classification; D013678:Technology, Pharmaceutical / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D045703:Emulsifying Agents; D013501:Surface-Active Agents