Cosmetic Dipslides Kit
R8,560.00 Excl. VAT
The Cosmetic Dipslides Kit is a complete testing solution designed to detect bacteria, yeasts, and moulds in cosmetic products. It includes an Incubator (2 x dipslide capacity), 20 Cosmetic Dipslides, and 40 sterile swabs for easy contamination monitoring in creams and liquids. Ideal for cosmetic manufacturers, the kit provides accurate results within 24–48 hours. Lead time is usually 2-3 weeks.
- Description
Description
Cosmetic Dipslides Kit
The Cosmetic dipslide is a dual sided slide coated in two different agars. It features a Tryptone Soya Agar with TTC to detect aerobic bacteria and a Rose Bengal Agar to detect yeasts and moulds. It is used in the cosmetic industry to monitor microbiological contamination in creams and liquids (CFU/ml).
Contents of the Cosmetics dip slide test kit
- GNAT MX2 Dipslide Incubator (2 dipslide capacity)
- 20 Cosmetic Dipslides (2 boxes).
- 40 x Individually wrapped sterile swabs
Shelf-life is 5-6 months. Cosmetics starter kit with consumables
Additional Information
Cosmetics dipslides can be dipped into your cosmetics sample, or your sample can be swabbed onto the dipslide. These dipslides feature two different agar (culture media).
If your cosmetic sample contains bacteria, yeasts, or moulds, colonies will grow on the dip slide agar.
The cosmetics dipslides have TSA agar on one side and Rose Bengal agar on the other side. The TSA agar tests for / grows a total bacterial count (TVC). The Rose Bengal agar tests for / grows a yeast and mould count.
Contaminated cosmetics can become harmful to the user if the levels of bacteria/fungi are high. It can also cause spoilage to the cosmetic, causing changes in smell and appearance.
Lotions/emulsions, shampoos, and conditioners contain water, unlike other cosmetics such as eye shadow and powders. This means that lotions, etc, are more likely to contain contaminants as water promotes microbial growth.
If certain scenarios, such as someone using a contaminated product on broken skin or around the eyes, occur, the user may develop an infection.
With viscous lotions, it is advisable to use a swab to transfer the sample onto the dipslide rather than dipping the slide in the sample itself.
1. Unscrew the lid from the dipslide, take a swab from your sample and apply it to one side of the dipslide.
2. Repeat the procedure on the other side of the dipslide.
3. Replace the lid and place the slide in an incubator for 24 – 120 hours. Growth will show on the ‘Total Count’ side within 24-48 hours. Growth on the
yeasts / moulds side will take longer (up to 120 hours).
4. Once incubated, compare results with the chart provided. In order to test your samples, you will need an incubator.
