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Selecting Base for High Concentration (10-30%) Water-Soluble Herbal Extract in Pet Lotion/Spray
I am developing a pet product (lotion or spray) using a **Water-Soluble Herbal Extract**. I plan to incorporate this extract at a high concentration, ranging from **10% to...
Adding PolyCap™ Ellagic (3%) and Madecassoside (1%) to ANR Serum Base: Compatibility and Mixing
I plan to formulate a serum using the **ANR Serum Base (Compare to Estee)**. I would like to incorporate the following active ingredients: * **PolyCap™ Ellagic (Water...
Using Thyme Kill (IPMP) as an Antibacterial Agent in Liquid Toothpaste/Oral Detergent
Can `Thyme Kill` (`IPMP`, `o-Cymen-5-ol`) be effectively used as an antibacterial agent in a **detergent formulation for the oral cavity**, specifically such as **liquid...
Guideline Formulas for Water-Based Mosquito Repellent Spray (Euca-Kill, IR3535, Grapefruit Oil)
Could you please provide guideline formulations for a 1-liter (1000g) **water-based mosquito repellent spray**? The formulation should be divided into three separate formulas,...
Packaging Requirements for Light-Sensitive Vitamin B12: Dark Airless Bottle vs. Opaque Container
The product information for Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin 1%) states that it is highly sensitive to light and must be packaged in a 100% opaque container to prevent rapid...
Recommended Ingredients for a Shiny, Glowy O/W Emulsion Serum
I am formulating an **O/W emulsion serum** for facial application. I need ingredient recommendations to achieve a distinct **shiny, glowy finish** upon application. Silicone...
Alternative Finer Cooling Agent for Cosmetic Powder (Replacing Encapsulated Menthol)
In a cosmetic powder formulation containing Long-Cool™ (Encapsulated Menthol), the customer reports that the product has a coarser texture than regular powder because the...
Dissolving Methacrylic Acid - Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer (Eudragit L100) for Enteric Tablet Coating
How should **Methacrylic Acid - Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer (1:1)** (e.g., Eudragit L100) powder be dissolved for use in enteric tablet coating applications? Please provide...
Incorporating Vinyl Film (VP/Hexadecene Copolymer) into a hot oil phase with Tinosorb S before Emulsification
I plan to use Vinyl Film (Medium Wear, Soft) (VP/Hexadecene Copolymer) as a film former in a formulation that also uses Tinosorb S as a UV filter. Since Tinosorb S requires...
Compatibility of Flavor Essences in Oil-Based, Alcohol-Free Body Spray
Can flavor essences (flavor perfume heads) be successfully mixed and stabilized into a body spray perfume formulation that is **oil-based** and **alcohol-free**? What are the...
What is the purity and molecular weight of the Sodium Alginate (Ultra-Fine 170Mesh, 800cps, Medium Strength) product wit
What is the purity and molecular weight of the Sodium Alginate (Ultra-Fine 170Mesh, 800cps, Medium Strength) product with ID 10938?
สารสกัดที่ อุณหภูมิ 25-40 องศา เก็บไวในห้อง ไม่ต้องแช่เย็นได้ใช่ไหมคะ ส่วนสารสกัดที่อุณหภูมิจัดเก็บ 1-25 องศา อันนี้ต้อง
สารสกัดที่ อุณหภูมิ 25-40 องศา เก็บไวในห้อง ไม่ต้องแช่เย็นได้ใช่ไหมคะ ส่วนสารสกัดที่อุณหภูมิจัดเก็บ 1-25 องศา อันนี้ต้องเก็บไว้ในตู้เย็นใช่ไหมคะ; Customer is asking about...
Customer wants to formulate hair serum and shampoo using Minoxil Aqua, targeting pH 6-7, for batch sizes of 100-500 ml.
Customer wants to formulate hair serum and shampoo using Minoxil Aqua, targeting pH 6-7, for batch sizes of 100-500 ml. Please provide usage calculations and recommendations...
Suitability of Sucrose Cocoate for Oral Care Formulations
Is Sucrose Cocoate suitable and safe for use in oral care formulations, such as toothpaste and mouthwash? What are its primary functions (e.g., surfactant, emulsifier) when...
Using Polyquaternium-7 (Poly-Conditioner Eco) to increase Slipperiness in Liquid Body Soap
Can Polyquaternium-7 (Poly-Conditioner Eco) be used effectively to increase the slipperiness and conditioning feel in a liquid body soap formulation?
Maintaining Stability of Heat-Sensitive Ingredients in Lip Balm During Pouring
I am formulating a lip balm and plan to incorporate the ingredient **LipX®-Baby (Amino Acids For Lip Care)**. I have observed that the mixture does not pour well when the...
Recommended Grade of Capsaicin for Skin Irritation and Soothing Efficacy Testing
For standardized skin irritation testing, where capsaicin is used to induce erythema (redness) before applying a cream and measuring the results instrumentally (e.g., using a...
Improving Flowability and Reducing Odor in Cooling Body Powder Formulation
I am formulating a cooling body powder (100g batch) using rice talc as the base, but the resulting powder has poor flowability due to clumping after incorporating liquid...
How to Use Solid Perfume Beads: Addressing Low Absorption Rate with 5% Perfume Oil
I purchased Solid Perfume beads/aroma diffuser beads (Product ID 6243) to create scented beads (Objective: ทำเม็ดหอม). I mixed them with an oil-based perfume (Base/solvent:...
Understanding the Complex INCI Name for Red Vitamin E Beads (Delivery System)
Regarding the product **Red Vitamin E Beads 1-2mm (Dry)**, why is the INCI name listed as a complex combination of ingredients (Mannitose, Microcrystalline Cellulose,...