Observation of Cosmetics and Containers Using X-Ray CT System

User Benefits

- Liquid leakage, poor sealing, and fitting between multiple parts can be inspected, which is useful for container quality control. - Enables a wide range of tests, such as observing the dispersion state of particles added to cosmetics.

Introduction

The appearance and materials of cosmetic containers are determined by various factors such as brand image and cost. In recent years, the structure and design of containers have become more diverse, in keeping with the evolving nature of cosmetics. To ensure the safety of cosmetics, it is necessary to prevent the ingress of contaminants due to container damage during manufacturing or transport/shipping stages, quality degradation or leakage due to seal failures, and other problems. Therefore, container quality control is also important. Non-destructive testing is useful for evaluating the quality of packaging for cosmetic containers when they are displayed in stores or transported. X-ray CT systems, one non-destructive testing instrument, can provide a three-dimensional visualization of container conditions, such as sealing status, breakage, and leakage. Furthermore, they can also be used to observe the cosmetics themselves, which is useful for various quality inspections. This article describes an example of using an XSeeker 8000 bench-top X-ray CT system to observe cosmetics and their containers.

June 25, 2024 GMT