Product Code: PCE-228P
Cosmetics pH Meter PCE-228P, Cosmetics pH Meter pH Level pH Value pH Balance pH Test pH Measurement Cosmetics pH Meter pH Level pH Value pH Balance pH Test Measure pH: PCE-228P is a portable handheld pH meter with electrodes for measuring the pH and temperature of cosmetic products such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions and creams. This easy-to-use cosmetics pH meter saves all measured values to an included SD card memory in a Microsoft Excel-compatible format. - Measures pH: 0.00 ... 14.00 pH - Temperature: 0.0 ... 65.0 °C (32 ... 149 °F) - BNC connector - High accuracy - Low battery indicator - Real-time data transfer - RS-232 interface - Cosmetics, Paint, Wastewater, and more PCE-228P Cosmetics pH Meter Measures pH values from 0.00 ... 14.00 and temperatures from 0.0 ... 65.0 ° C (32 ... 149 ° F) / Includes pH electrode, temperature sensor, SD memory card and card reader PCE-228P is a portable handheld pH meter with electrodes for measuring the pH and temperature of cosmetic products such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions and creams. This easy-to-use cosmetics pH meter saves all measured values to an included SD card memory in a Microsoft Excel-compatible format. For more information specific to this meter, please read the highlights and specifications. Cosmetics production requires a delicate balance of beauty and science. Cosmetic products must appeal to the senses as well as contain safe ingredients effective at improving the condition of the skin or hair. To achieve this, aspects such as viscosity, color and shelf life are tested during the cosmetic production process. In addition, the pH level of a cosmetic product is measured to ensure compatibility with the body’s own pH values and to verify the product’s quality and safety. For example, if the pH level of a shampoo is too acidic or too alkaline, at a minimum the shampoo could cause skin irritation, among other undesirable or harmful effects. Deviations in pH value do occur, especially during the development stage of a new cosmetic product. By measuring the pH level at this stage of the process, the pH can be adjusted by making the formula more acidic or more alkaline until the desired pH level is achieved. These incremental changes can take place before producing (and potentially wasting) an entire batch. Thus, the level of pH in cosmetics should be carefully monitored, not just in the final product but also at different stages in the cosmetic production process, from formulation to emulsification, stabilization, thickening, coloring, perfuming and beyond. Many of us have experienced an unpleasant change in the smell or consistency of a cream or lotion over time. If this change occurred before the product’s expressed expiration date, it is likely the manufacturer did not follow good manufacturing practices (GMP) during the cosmetic production process, such as failing to properly measure and correct the pH level. Hair and skin care products presented as organic or “bio” are much more challenging for cosmetics manufacturers to produce. Natural ingredients lack preservatives, so pH levels must be strictly monitored. In addition, some cosmetics must be kept at a certain temperature, requiring storage in a refrigerator to prevent exposure to heat and direct sunlight. These explicit storage instructions often outline the conditions necessary to maintain the pH balance of the product. For standard cosmetic products (for both hair and skin), the ideal pH level typically falls between 4.5 and 5.5. The pH level may be lower or higher, depending on the product’s intended hair or skin type and function (i.e., the pH levels of chemical skin peels will differ greatly from those of skin moisturizers). One of the most widely known and accepted methods of pH measurement in the cosmetics industry is the use of a pH meter with a glass electrode. This method ensures accurate and reliable test results when measuring the pH levels of everything from facial cleansers to hair gels and foams (containing water). pH meter devices used to measure the pH levels of cosmetics are often handheld, portable, lightweight and easy to use. A glass electrode is an essential component, because of the ion-exchange nature of the glass membrane. However, a glass electrode requires special handling, because of its high sensitivity and fragility. As a precaution, most modern glass electrodes feature a protective coating for added strength and durability. To extend the life of any glass pH electrode, careful cleaning and maintenance should be performed. In addition, it is obligatory to maintain the required ambient temperature while performing pH measurements and while storing the electrode, since temperature deviations can lead to faulty results. Therefore, with proper care and use, a pH meter can ensure the quality and safety of a cosmetic product, maintaining not only the balance of pH but also the balance between beauty and science. - Measures pH values from 0.00 ... 14.00 and tem
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