Cosmetics
Cosmetics
Base ingredient processing for the cosmetics industry
Pastillation makes the base ingredients for products such as lipstick and mascara easy to store, transport, dose, and blend. Process your base ingredients into pastilles quickly, hygienically, and cost-effectively with IPCO’s high-productivity Rotoform 4G. Our Rotoform systems can be configured for cleanroom applications and cleaning in place (CIP).
How IPCO addresses key challenges in processing cosmetics base ingredients
GMP compliance
Rotoform is inherently clean and hygienic, but for GMP compliance we can supply customized features to ensure that products meet the required standard. These include:
All-stainless-steel framework and piping
Food-grade lubricants
A separate steel belt-tracking system to replace the standard rubber V-rope for cooling, to ensure the most hygienic surface
Special materials for seals and gaskets
Belt drive instead of chain
Enclosed belt washing box and jet air drying
CIP
Viscosity
Cosmetics base ingredients vary widely in viscosity. Rotoforms systems can easily adapt to low- or high-viscosity melts (up to 4,0000 mPas) and different pastille sizes simply by changing the rotary shell and nozzle bar.
Scale
There are Rotoform models scaled for processing from 10–20 kg/hour up to 100–500kg/hour, depending on your production needs.
IPCO’s base ingredient processing credentials
Expertise
10
years’ experience in GMP-compliant solidification lines.
Precision
0.8–40mm
Diameter bead production.
Proof
2,500
Rotoform systems installed worldwide.
A trusted processing partner for the cosmetics industry
We have over 40 years’ experience in developing solutions for the wider chemical industry. As a result, IPCO has an established family of Rotoform systems designed to process base ingredients for cosmetics. The Rotoform 4G MC range can handle fat, chemicals and waxes for cosmetic application. We fully understand the hygiene requirements of the cosmetics industry, where products such eye shadow are applied directly to the skin. We comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Industry-leading solidification systems
Pastilles are solidified directly from the melt, reducing energy use and equipment costs.
Pastilles are highly uniform, highly stable, dust-free and free-flowing.
Fast cooling on a steel belt minimizes oxygen contact.
Rotoform systems can handle temperatures up to 300ºC.
Industry processes
Processes we support
IPCO solutions
Solutions we provide
Partner with us
We work together with our customers to design and demonstrate the process in one of our productivity centers. We can also help you select the most suitable accessories, such as cleanroom or packaging equipment.
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