Cosmetic Incubator for 18 Dipslides

Cosmetic Incubator for 18 Dipslides

An incubator is an essential tool for anyone performing microbiological controls on cosmetic products. This compact laboratory incubator is specially designed for small laboratories, quality control departments and cosmetics manufacturers who regularly incubate dipslides or Petri dishes to assess microbiological growth.

For manufacturers of cosmetics, microbiological stability is crucial. Using dipslides, it is easy to check whether a product is contaminated with bacteria, yeasts or fungi. With this incubator, samples can be incubated under controlled conditions so that microorganisms can grow optimally and become reliably visible.

With its compact design and easy operation, this incubator is ideal for cosmetic companies, soap makers, cosmetic brands, laboratories and R&D departments conducting their own microbiological monitoring.

Application in testing cosmetics

In the cosmetics industry, dipslides are used to detect microbiological contamination in products such as:

• creams and lotions
• shampoos and conditioners
• liquid soap
• scrubs and gels
• toners and serums
• natural and aquatic cosmetics

After taking a sample, the dipslide is placed in the incubator. At a temperature around 30-37 °C, bacteria, yeasts and fungi can develop. After usually 24 to 72 hours of incubation, microbiological growth can be assessed by colony formation on the culture medium.

By conducting regular microbiological checks, producers can:

• check the effectiveness of their conservation system
• early detection of product contamination
• production hygiene monitoring
• Evaluate stability of products
• Perform quality control during development and production

Compact incubator for small laboratories

This incubator is designed for use in small laboratories and product development environments where reliability and ease of use are important.

The unit has a compact size, making it easy to place on a workbench or laboratory table. Despite its small size, the incubator provides sufficient capacity for multiple microbiological tests simultaneously.

The incubator can be used for:

• 18 dipslides (immersion culture media)
• 12 petri dishes

The included multirack and shelf allow for flexible arrangement to easily accommodate different types of growing media.

Precise temperature control

A stable temperature is essential for microbiological incubation. This incubator defaults to 35 °C, a temperature suitable for the growth of many microorganisms relevant to cosmetics.

However, the temperature can be easily adjusted between:

25 °C and 45 °C

This makes it possible to perform various microbiological tests, for example for:

• bacterial growth
• yeasts
• fungi
• general microbiological screening

The temperature stability has an accuracy of ±1 °C, which is sufficient for routine microbiological controls.

For accurate monitoring, checking the temperature with a thermometer is recommended.

Fully visible incubation chamber

The incubator features a transparent Plexiglas door, allowing easy inspection of samples without disturbing the incubation.

Benefits include:

• rapid visual inspection of growth
• less temperature loss on control
• easy tracking of colony formation

In addition, the interior is smooth and easy to clean, which is important for laboratory hygiene.

Robust and maintenance-free design

The incubator has a stable, compact housing and is designed for daily laboratory use. The unit is maintenance-free and easy to operate.

Thanks to its low power consumption and lightweight construction, this incubator is also suitable for small workspaces, educational environments or product development laboratories.

Technical specifications

Inside dimensions (W × H × D)
220 × 120 × 150 mm

External dimensions (W × H × D)
310 × 155 × 168 mm

Capacity
18 dipslides or 12 Petri dishes

Temperature range
25 – 45 °C

Standard temperature setting
35 °C

Temperature accuracy
± 1.0 °C

Power
26 W

Power Supply
220 Volt

Weight
1.1 kg

Ideal for cosmetics manufacturers and laboratories

This incubator is a practical solution for:

• cosmetics manufacturers
• formulators
• R&D laboratories
• quality control departments
• training laboratories

By making microbiological monitoring part of the production process, cosmetic companies can better ensure product safety and quality.