jarvan Well-Known Member Joined Mar 18, 2009 Messages 728 Reaction score 6 Location Southeast Wisconsin Aug 8, 2010 #1 Does anyone know the HLB value of pumpkin seed oil? I am trying to learn how to formulate with HLB values and just can't find that one anywhere on the internet.
Does anyone know the HLB value of pumpkin seed oil? I am trying to learn how to formulate with HLB values and just can't find that one anywhere on the internet.
Deda Well-Known Member Joined Apr 21, 2008 Messages 3,269 Reaction score 48 Aug 8, 2010 #2 Unless you are using a particular large amount, like more than 10 or 15%, I would consider the range of similar veggie oils and call it a 7. I bought the HLB Calc from LotionCrafter, but it's on my old computer. I'll try crankstarting it tomorrow and see if it's listed in that database.
Unless you are using a particular large amount, like more than 10 or 15%, I would consider the range of similar veggie oils and call it a 7. I bought the HLB Calc from LotionCrafter, but it's on my old computer. I'll try crankstarting it tomorrow and see if it's listed in that database.
A AZ Soaper Well-Known Member Joined Jul 4, 2010 Messages 182 Reaction score 1 Aug 9, 2010 #3 I did just check my calculator and they did not have pumpkin listed but all the other veggie oils were 7.
I did just check my calculator and they did not have pumpkin listed but all the other veggie oils were 7.
Lindy Soap Diva Queen Supporting Member Joined Nov 1, 2008 Messages 8,625 Reaction score 1,685 Location BC Aug 10, 2010 #4 Pumpkin Seed Oil isn't listed on HLB Calculator....