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  • Where can I get a small run machine that will add color to cosmetics?

    Posted by CC7 on January 12, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    Hello,

    Does anybody know where I can get a small run machine that will add color to cosmetics?
    Thanks!
    CC7 replied 9 years, 9 months ago 2 Members · 5 Replies
  • 5 Replies
  • Bobzchemist

    Member
    January 15, 2015 at 10:21 am

    I’m not sure what you’re asking for. What kind of cosmetics?

  • CC7

    Member
    January 18, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    Hi Bob, How are you? Actually, we are creating our own machine. Thanks.

  • Bobzchemist

    Member
    January 19, 2015 at 10:09 am

    @CC7, 999 times out of 1,000, color is added to cosmetics in the initial manufacturing process, mostly because there are processing/energy synergies available when you do this. 

    It is a very rare occasion when color is added to a pre-made base, primarily because colorants are so very difficult to disperse and mix adequately, but also because it is much more difficult to protect the quality and sterility of a finished base than it is to separately protect the raw materials that go into that base.

    Can you share some more details of what you’re trying to accomplish and what kind of volumes you’re planning on working with? 
  • CC7

    Member
    January 19, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    Hi Bob, Yes, I will message you tomorrow evening with some more details as I will need some consulting help soon. Thank you, CC7

  • CC7

    Member
    January 25, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    Hi Bob, I sent a message to your inbox. Thanks.

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