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Any of the texture analyser range can be used for the product tests listed below.

A selection of special attachments and typical measurements are also shown which are commonly used in this application area. However, this does not show the complete range of attachments available for the testing of personal care products. Test procedures include: compression, puncture/penetration, tension, fracture/bending, extrusion, cutting/shearing.

Typical measurements include:

Consistency: toothpaste, cream

Adhesive Strength: medical bandages, sanitary towels, nappies (See also ADHESIVES)

Hardness: soap, wax, deodorant, contact lenses

Foam Stability: shaving foams

Friction: shaving foams

Actuation Force: soap/cream dispensers, aerosols

Sachet/Tube: Content removal force

Toothpaste Extrusion Rig

Adhesive Bandage Peel Strength

Conical/Cylinder probes

Toothpaste Extrusion Rig
This imitative test indicates the
ease of extrusion of toothpaste
as a result of e.g. the product
formulation or the extrusion
temperature.

Adhesive Bandage
Peel Strength
This test is very important for the
determination of the comparative
peeling or stripping characteristics
of adhesive bonds which are
essential for the application of
adhesive bandages of varying
requirements.

Conical/Cylinder probes
Can be used to assess hardness
of e.g. soap, deodorant.

Back/Forward Extrusion Cells

Sachet Tube Extrusion Rig

Contact Lense Compression

Back/Forward Extrusion Cells
Can be used to assess consistency/
extrudability of e.g. cream, pastes.

Tube/Sachet Extrusion Rig
Allows manufacturers to measure
the ease of removal and application
of products such as sauces, pastes,
creams and gels.

Compression Probes
Allow the hardness assessment
of e.g. contact lenses.

Hemispherical Probe Lip Balm

Soap Dispenser Actuation

Film Support Rig
This rig allows testing of thin, film-
like products to measure the burst
strength, resilience and relaxation
properties.

Penetration Tests
Hemispherical probes imitate
a finger.

Actuation Force Testing
allows measurement of the force
required to release hair fixatives
from aerosols, soap/cream from
dispensers.

Hair Combing Rig
(Registered Design)
Enables the comb to be
disengaged at the end of each
combing stroke for realistic
assessment of hair combability.

Application Studies are available for the testing of PERSONAL CARE products using the TA.XT2i, TA.XTplus, TA.XTExpress or TA.HDplus texture analysers.

In addition, scientific papers have been published which reference the use of the TA.XT2i/TA.XTplus/TA.HDplus in the testing of PERSONAL CARE products.
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Toothpaste Extrusion Rig This imitative test indicates the ease of extrusion of toothpaste as a result of e.g. the product formulation or the extrusion temperature.	Adhesive Bandage Peel Strength This test is very important for the determination of the comparative peeling or stripping characteristics of adhesive bonds which are essential for the application of adhesive bandages of varying requirements.	Conical/Cylinder probes Can be used to assess hardness of e.g. soap, deodorant.

Back/Forward Extrusion Cells Can be used to assess consistency/ extrudability of e.g. cream, pastes.	Tube/Sachet Extrusion Rig Allows manufacturers to measure the ease of removal and application of products such as sauces, pastes, creams and gels.	Compression Probes Allow the hardness assessment of e.g. contact lenses.

Film Support Rig This rig allows testing of thin, film- like products to measure the burst strength, resilience and relaxation properties.	Penetration Tests Hemispherical probes imitate a finger.	Actuation Force Testing allows measurement of the force required to release hair fixatives from aerosols, soap/cream from dispensers.

Hair Combing Rig (Registered Design) Enables the comb to be disengaged at the end of each combing stroke for realistic assessment of hair combability.

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