OBJECT: | Disperse zinc oxide and boric acid into petrolatum, castor oil, paraffin, mineral oil and balsam fragrance at elevated temperature. Cool before packaging. |
PROBLEM: | Popular brand of zinc oxide ointment has surge in sales - - small manufacturer needs to retrofit used hemispherical bottom kettle with high shear mixer. |
RESULTS: | Excellent mixing promotes incorporation and wetting out of powdered boric acid and zinc oxide (ZnO) in down-mode. High shear rotor stator disperses powder in order to feel smooth on sensitive skin. |
AB MIXER: | Model CJ-50-1 Reversible Homogenizer 5 HP, 3600 RPM. |
BENEFIT: EQUIPMENT REPLACED | Production rate quadrupled and manufacturing is able to keep up with demand while increasing quality. High speed disperser. |