Emulsion – polymer production in an emulsion 'phase' has a number of process advantages, including prevention of coagulation of product. Products produced by such polymerisations may be used as the emulsions – products including primary components for glues and paints. Synthetic latexes (rubbers) are also produced by this process. Emulsion An emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that are normally immiscible (unmixable or unblendable). Emulsions are part of a more general class of two-phase systems of matter called colloids. Although the terms "colloid" and "emulsion" are sometimes used interchangeably, "emulsion" should be used when both phases, dispersed and
Fat content of milk as "nonfat" milk, due to USDA regulations stating that any food with less than ½ gram of fat per serving can be labelled "fat free". In the U.S. and Canada, a blended mixture of half cream and half milk is called half and half. Half and half is usually sold in smaller packages and used for creaming coffee and similar uses. Three main varieties of milk by fat content are sold in the UK, "skimmed", "semi-skimmed" and "whole milk". Semi-skimmed is by far the most popular variety, accounting for 63% of all milk sales. Whole milk follows with 27% and