Lab equipment measuring viscosity

Do you want to take viscosity readings of your cosmetic formulas but not sure how? In this video, Belinda Carli shows you how to choose the right spindle and speed to take accurate viscosity readings of different types of cosmetic products. Test the viscosity of your cosmetic formulas and products accurately, to ensure batch to batch consistency and good stability results. Find out how, watch now!
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[@michaelhilson3699]

Utterly unbelievable. I had no idea testing viscosity was such an involved process.

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Glad you enjoyed this video!

[@jongtrelfa9721]

Is it safe to say that your goal is run at 50% on the 10-100% scale?

[@yajurgambhir8109]

Very nice and informative video

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thank you for watching!

[@tristianchong7082]

IKA Viscosmeter: www.ika.com/en/Products-Lab-Eq/Viscometers-csp-279/ ([e-mail]/ [e-mail])

[@protork9785]

Nice job Mam👍

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thank you for watching!

[@tristianchong7082]

IKA Viscosmeter: www.ika.com/en/Products-Lab-Eq/Viscometers-csp-279 (([e-mail]/ [e-mail])

[@mikhailcorpus2453]

Hi Belinda! I'm interested in getting this IKA unit. Upon checking their site, they have multiple variants like lo-vi, me-vi (what you're using), and hi-vi. May I ask which variant would you recommend for the testing of cosmetics and personal care products? Thank you.

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

We can’t comment on or recommend equipment. Please watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5uagmONiddljpo or contact a IKA representative for help.

[@tristianchong7082]

IKA Viscosmeter: www.ika.com/en/Products-Lab-Eq/Viscometers-csp-279 ([e-mail]/ [e-mail])

[@victorst5997]

Is it valid to perform a calibration curve through regression analysis with this kind of instrument?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

No - it depends completely on the spindles and machine used as well as the product/formula.

[@tristianchong7082]

IKA Viscosmeter: www.ika.com/en/Products-Lab-Eq/Viscometers-csp-279 ([e-mail]/ [e-mail])

[@inityo]

So what is a good reading ? Is that depending on how it feels by hand ? And the whole point is just checking batches ?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Learn all about this and much more in our Certificate in Quality & Stability: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinCosmeticQualityandStability-1983/

[@jeffploetner]

You said to wait at least 5 full rotations before you look at the reading. What if I have a thick product and the reading keeps going down over time? I’m using RV-5 at 10 rpm and it goes from 60k down to 31k. I wonder if it’s creating a void as it keeps spinning more? If I re-mix the product it goes back to 60k or so, but then again slowly settles down to 31k after 50+ rotations.

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

We’re happy to provide the full formula, ingredient, supplier, input and method details, please email us: [e-mail] and we can send you a link to access ALL our free formulas and reports. Happy formulating!

[@gkman8050]

You need a helipath stand...look at the Rotavisc Heli series.

[@jcnyvall1136]

Hi Belinda, how much do you pay for that product?

[@michaelhilson3699]

I would research online :)

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

We can’t comment on or recommend equipment. Please watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5uagmONiddljpo or contact a IKA representative for help.

[@tristianchong7082]

IKA Viscosmeter: www.ika.com/en/Products-Lab-Eq/Viscometers-csp-279 (([e-mail]/ [e-mail])