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The Best Methods for Measuring the Color of Caustic Liquid Chemical Samples
Posted on by Ken Phillips
Liquid chlorine presents unique challenges to the color measurement process due to its caustic nature. Image Source: Shutterstock user StacieStauffSmith Photos Caustic liquids play many critical roles in our lives, whether in the form of pharmaceuticals, automotive chemicals, or everyday cleaning products.1 For example, many swimming pools are disinfected with liquid chlorine, even though this […]
Addressing the Challenges of Control Color Quality in Textured Food Samples
Posted on by Ken Phillips
Measuring textured food samples can prove to be a challenge for food manufacturers. Image source: Yvens Banatte on Unsplash In the food industry, texture is a common concern. Combined with color, texture is an essential component of how consumers will perceive your products, guiding purchasing decisions and sensory experiences. Unfortunately, textured foods can present unique […]
Using Hitch Standardization to Ensure Color Consistency Across Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sites
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Large-scale pharmaceutical companies benefit from using Hitch Standardization because these calculations help ensure product color consistency across multiple lab locations. Image Source: Shutterstock user Intarapong If you’ve ever purchased your favorite brand of over-the-counter medication while you’re on vacation, you know that brand-name pills, powders, and liquids often look exactly the same no matter where […]
Why Using a Spectrophotometer with a Small Footprint Could Benefit Your Lab
Posted on by Ken Phillips
A spectrophotometer with a small footprint can streamline your color quality control process. Image Source: Shutterstock user DRogatnev Are you performing color quality control from a small lab? Do you test your products in a hazardous environment? Or, do you merely want to improve your overall color quality control protocol? If so, you may consider […]
Challenges in Spectrophotometric Color Measurement: Working with Hot Liquid Samples
Posted on by Ken Phillips
Powder and crystalline samples may require liquification to ensure color measurement accuracy. Image Source: Shutterstock user easyshutter Measuring the color of liquids can be an important part of creating aesthetically pleasing products and ensuring proper formulation. From beverages to beauty products, pharmaceuticals to petrochemicals, spectrophotometric color measurement plays an essential role in quality control. However, […]
Testing Very Small Samples of Rare or Expensive Dye Could Significantly Lower Manufacturing Costs
Posted on by Ken Phillips
Some natural dyes are rare and difficult to manufacture in mass quantities, making them more expensive to produce. Image Source: Shutterstock user Nik Merkulov Centuries ago, Tyrian purple, a reddish-purple dye made from the fluid of murex shellfish, was the most expensive fabric and paint dye in the world at over $19,000 per pound in […]
Spectrophotometers Work to Eliminate Unappealing Color and Haze in Tooth Whitening Solutions
Posted on by Ken Phillips
At-home tooth whitening kits remove surface stains to reveal bright, white teeth. Image Source: Shutterstock user Josep Suria While the color of one’s teeth may appear to be the only concern when it comes to tooth whitening kits, the color of the solution itself can actually play a significant role, as it plays a major […]
The Benefits of Implementing a Reliable Color Quality Control Method for Limestone
Posted on by Ken Phillips
Raw, solid limestone and loose powder samples can be challenging to test for color consistency because the texture of the sample is often uneven. Image Source: Shutterstock user photolike Limestone plays a major role in a number of industries and products, from building materials to cosmetics—limestone is even a key ingredient in certain pharmaceuticals and […]
Non-Contact Color Measurement Reduces Sample Prep Time and Improves Accuracy
Posted on by Ken Phillips
Textured products may leave behind residue or crumbs on the surface of the sample holder. As a result, operators usually have to clean the surface thoroughly before testing a new sample. Image Source: Wikipedia user SCEhardt A popular food manufacturer has a huge number of different snack products in its line, from chips to cookies […]
Spectrophotometric Color Measurement Helps Perfect Transitions in Adaptable Lenses
Posted on by Ken Phillips
Adaptable lenses prevent eye strain by adjusting color based on UV exposure. Image Source: Shutterstock user kiuikson Since their introduction, demand for photochromic lenses—lenses that change color based on sun exposure—has risen dramatically; today, these types of lenses account for nearly 16% of all eyeglasses purchased in the US annually.1 Those whose vision requires constant […]
Smart Spectrophotometers Offer a Better Way to Measure the Color of Cookie Samples
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High-quality cookie products should be consistent in color from batch to batch. Image Source: Shutterstock user Natali Zakharova Few people can resist nibbling on a perfectly-baked cookie. Many find the mouthwatering, nostalgic aromas of caramelized sugar coupled with the rich golden brown crumbles downright irresistible. But if you’ve ever eaten an under or overbaked cookie, […]