[biomate]

I do confess to have succumbed to that ‘propaganda’. Thank you for clarifying the matter for the others.

Anyway, due to anti-paraben attitude among consumers, we always avoid it in our formulations.

These are the maximum allowed levels in cosmetics:

ethylparaben: 0.4%

methylparaben: 0.4%

bytylparaben and propylparaben: 0.19%.

Overall max. content cannot exceed 0.8% in formulations.

There is however a range of forbidden parabens that are:

izobutylparaben, izopropylparaben, pentylparaben, phenylparaben, benzylparaben.

Thank you and my apologies again for introducing unverified info.

[biomate]

As there`s been a growing awareness of parabens` cancerogenic abilities and they`ve been forbidden in many countries, I would advise to look at other options nowadays.

[biomate]

Hi. I might have a simple solution for all of you who struggle with lack of deaerating equipment. Buy a used old vacuum mixer used in the dental/prostethics industry to mix plasters. We have just bought a used Wasserman Wamix 2M with 4 beakers. 400$ ) and works perfectly. Remember to buy a version with a built-in vacuum pump and you will be more than fine for all formulations of toothpastes, hand soaps etc. I hope to have been of help.

[biomate]

Hi. My name`s Mateusz. I live in Poland. I run a small family-owned company manufacturing a) plumbing chemicals b) natural cosmetics (liquids, ointments, tinctures, gels, creams). My goal here is to get help and knowledge as well as share what I have. Thank you.