Powders are highly complex materials with varied properties that may change with even small changes to ambient conditions, making them hard to handle and potentially creating product quality issues.
Powdered ingredients can be an ideal way of absorbing excess oil, soothing irritations and providing antiseptic and antifungal benefits. Plus, powders add a matte finish to makeup applications while simultaneously shrinking pores.
They are easy to transport
Powders don’t evaporize into the air during transport like liquids do; however, some may generate dust which poses health risks and reduces product quality. Therefore, appropriate storage and transport systems are essential to their handling properly.
One effective and cost-efficient method for moving powders is through vacuum conveying. This cost-cutting measure helps reduce dust escape and explosion risks while speeding production and improving safety – but keep in mind this approach may not suit every type of powder.
Dilute phase conveying is another widely utilized option, which involves suspending powder in an airstream. This method works best when transporting non-abrasive and heat-sensitive powders at high rates; special sender hoppers capable of withstanding pressures up to one barg are required and an airlock rotary valve should also be utilized to avoid blockages.
They are easy to mix
Powder mixing is a crucial element of pharmaceutical product creation such as tablets and capsules, helping ensure an even blend of powdered ingredients for accurate dosing. This process can be carried out manually or mechanically; manual methods involve manually mixing powdered ingredients on a flat surface with mortars and pestles while mechanical methods offer more consistent results with reduced time- and labor-intensive requirements.
Mechanical mixing techniques use specialized equipment that mixes powders in rotating or tumbler containers. Mechanical systems are often employed when dealing with powders that exhibit low levels of solubility or wettability – such as stabilizers.
When choosing a mixer for powders, take into account their physical characteristics such as flow properties and particle size. These factors will help reduce segregation during mixing, transportation and storage. For powders that require high shear force such as stabilizers, such as rotating mixers equipped with perforated stator can provide this necessary shear force to disperse and dissolve ingredients evenly across a surface area.
They are easy to store
Powders can be stored in cool, dry environments and are easy to handle, providing more flexibility than tablets or capsules in terms of dosing options. For instance, large doses that cannot be compressed into tablets may be administered as powder and mixed with liquid such as water or applesauce just prior to consumption. Furthermore, powders tend to be more stable over time with a longer shelf life than their tablet equivalents.
Powder forms of drugs, cosmetics and industrial products can be found everywhere from pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to dust, fine sand and snow in nature and as the top layer of lunar regolith.
Powders may not be suitable for medications that could be broken down in the stomach, as well as those which might lead to stomach injury, and they do not suit dispensing medications that contain moisture-retaining molecules such as antihygroscopics or deliquescents. Therefore, it is crucial that they are stored appropriately.
They are easy to clean
Powders offer several distinct advantages over liquids when it comes to cleaning and maintenance, making them an attractive option for food processing, cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications. Furthermore, powders possess excellent dispersibility properties which enable them to dissolve with minimal stirring in water environments – ideal for industries like instant drinks or infant nutrition. When handling powders it is crucial that any equipment used includes quick cleanup between product changes such as bags, hoppers and mixers – otherwise equipment needs replacing more frequently!
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