Safety of Heat-Sensitive Ingredients After Delayed Delivery
Question
I purchased several ingredients from MySkinRecipes, including Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP). My order experienced a significant delivery delay of over 1.5 months due to DHL. Some of the ingredients I ordered are specifically heat-sensitive, requiring storage between 5 and 15 degrees Celsius.
Given this prolonged exposure to potentially unsuitable temperatures during transit, I am concerned about the safety and efficacy of these heat-sensitive ingredients. Are they still safe to use in formulations, or has their quality been compromised?
Answer
Regarding your concern about the ingredients you received, especially those sensitive to heat and delayed in delivery, we understand your apprehension about their safety for formulation.
For Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP), which was one of the products you purchased, our product information indicates that it should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and light, and has a shelf life of 2 years. This suggests that SHMP itself is not typically considered a heat-sensitive ingredient requiring storage between 5 and 15 degrees Celsius.
However, for any other ingredients you ordered that do specifically require storage between 5 and 15 degrees Celsius, prolonged exposure to higher temperatures (especially for over a month and a half) can significantly impact their quality and safety. Heat-sensitive ingredients, such as certain vitamins, enzymes, probiotics, or botanical extracts, can undergo degradation, losing their efficacy, stability
To ensure the effectiveness of your formulations, we strongly recommend the following:
- Inspect the ingredients: Check for any visible signs of degradation such as changes in color, odor, consistency, or the presence of mold or unusual clumping.
- Consider the type of ingredient: Ingredients like certain peptides, proteins, or active botanical extracts are particularly vulnerable to heat. If these were among your heat-sensitive items, their integrity is likely compromised.
