Are gels W/O or O/W emulsions?

[chicagoboy1984]

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I know this seems like a silly question, but I am not sure: are gels by definition a W/O or O/W emulsion? Thanks.

 

[Hello2011]

I know this seems like a silly question, but I am not sure: are gels by definition a W/O or O/W emulsion? Thanks.

Yes.

 

[lactonerx]

I know this seems like a silly question, but I am not sure: are gels by definition a W/O or O/W emulsion? Thanks.

W/O IMO, FWIW.
Gels are like a slightly more polar ointment, AFAIK

TTYL

 

[delano2000]

I think it depends on the type of gel. It could also be O/W (hydrogels). We went over this briefly so correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Praziquantel86]

Depends on the gel.

 

[rjk]

many of them are polymer based