Accurate Measurement for Low Percentage Ingredients in Formulation
Question
When formulating products, especially when adding ingredients at low percentages (e.g., 1%), what is the recommended method or equipment for accurately measuring these small quantities?
Answer
When formulating products, especially when adding ingredients at low percentages like 1%, accurate measurement is crucial. As the staff recommended, the best way to measure small quantities precisely is by using a digital scale that has a high level of accuracy. Specifically, a scale that can display measurements with at least two decimal places (e.g., 0.01g precision) is recommended. This precision allows you to accurately weigh even very small amounts needed for low inclusion rates in your formulations. The link provided by the staff points to an example of such a high-precision scale that would be suitable for this purpose.