Clarifying Kinetin Usage Percentage: Pure vs. Product Concentration
Question
I want to understand the correct usage percentage for Kinetin.
Information states that pure Kinetin active ingredient (100% Kinetin) has a usage rate of 0.1-0.2%.
If I use a product like "Kinetin 1.5%" at a rate of 10% in my formula, does this mean I have 0.15% pure Kinetin active ingredient in my formula? Is this calculation correct, and does it fall within the recommended range?
Answer
Thank you for your question. I understand the confusion regarding the usage rate of pure Kinetin active ingredient versus the usage rate of a product containing Kinetin at a specific concentration.
- The usage rate of 0.1-0.2% mentioned in the information refers to the usage rate for pure Kinetin active ingredient (100% Kinetin).
- The product you saw in the example formula, such as "Kinetin 1.5%", is a product containing 1.5% Kinetin.
Therefore, if you use the "Kinetin 1.5%" product at a rate of 10% in your formula, the amount of pure Kinetin active ingredient in your formula will be:
10% (of the product) * 1.5% (Kinetin in the product) = 0.15% (pure Kinetin active ingredient)
This concentration of 0.15% falls within the recommended usage range for pure Kinetin active ingredient (0.1-0.2%).
In summary, the difference in usage rates depends on whether you are using the pure active ingredient or a pre-diluted product.
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