The MixTek System offers pharmaceutical formulator the unique, seeming contradictory, opportunity to combine incompatible, or reactive chemicals in a single product. Similarly, MixTek defies formulating logic by making it possible to develop drug products that require the accurate combination of ingredients immediately before usage. These opportunities are made possible by the MixTek concept, including the patented product integration sequence of ports and baffles. Here, aerosolized components are introduced to one another, thoroughly mixed, and dispensed within a fraction of a second.
The highly versatile MixTek System is ideally suitable for dispensing pharmaceutical products varying from thin flowing liquids: to viscous creams, gels and pastes, . . . to finely atomized sprays. Further, while the System is initially designed to deliver products on a 1:1 basis, this ratio can readily be adjusted to a virtual infinite number of settings, as needed. Another MixTek advantage for pharmaceuticals is the ability to maintain products in an inert atmosphere. Pharmaceuticals intended to be dispensed in forms varying from liquid-to-paste, are typically packaged in the Lechner barrier pack container, in which the product is contained in an inner lined aluminum bag -- and totally separated from propellant. Conventional aluminum containers are typically employed for spray products.
Regardless of the intricacy of your formulations, or its unique dispensing requirements, MixTek System LLC stands ready to work with you to customize any aspect of the System. From ergonomics, to dispensing ratio, and flow/spray characteristics, our team is eager to be of assistance.
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The MixTek System represents outstanding improvement for current products where two components must be mixed immediately prior to use. Important examples of such products include oxidation hair dyes, hair lighteners, exothermic permanent waves, and sunless tanners containing amino acids. For these products, and more, this innovative System replaces the need to measure, mix, and cleanup, with superb convenience and flawless dispensing. Perhaps of greater importance, the System has the potential to replace consumer intimidation by with enthusiastic purchase, and brand loyalty. In addition, the dramatic visual appeal of MixTek's unique package generates a value-plus point of differentiation, and can facilitate entry into crowded, but lucrative, product segments.
MixTek shields ingredients from the environment and from each other -- before, and between uses. As the result, your skincare formulations can now employ functional levels of ingredients, such as anti-oxidant Vitamins, in the chemical form that provides most effective results. This important benefit, alone, can help bring "wish list" formulations to reality. Further, since ingredients are protected from the environment, MixTek keeps formulations fresh between uses.
Exothermic, or heat generating products, have significant consumer appeal, but attempts at their commercialization have traditionally been shrouded or completely stifled by significant packaging problems. In addition to impacting efficacy, the inclusion of heat generation has been proven to have a profound positive impact on consumer perception. The list is extensive, but a sampling of exothermic products that can now be formulated and dispensed by the MixTek System includes the following
The sophisticated baffles contained within the MixTek System provide thorough mixing of the two components. There are, however, applications where it is desirable to maintain the components as two visibly different (usually differently colored) parts of the dispensed product stream/ribbon. This approach has been proven effective in reinforcing the consumer's belief that present within the dispensed product, there are two separate formula components (such as baking soda and peroxide), or entire formulas (as in a skin cleansing containing a skin conditioning formulation). The versatile MixTek System accommodates these products by simple replacement, or perhaps deletion, of its baffle system. The result is the continuous, effortless, side-by-side flow of the two component formulas.
A number of C&T applications for the MixTek System have been touched on in this brief discussion, but consider them as starting points and remember assistance from the MixTek team is a telephone call or e-mail away.
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The MixTek System is ideal for the two component urethane and epoxy products that are so prevalent in the paints, coatings, and adhesives industry. The primary benefits are readily apparent:
The highly versatile MixTek System is ideally for dispensing products varying from thick epoxy adhesives and urethane coatings, to finely atomized urethane spray paints. Further, while the System is initially setup to deliver product components on a 1:1 basis this ratio can be adjusted to suit your specific need. Another area of versatility, is the ability to employ custom nozzles or adapters for special applications. Examples vary from long pointed nozzles for foam insulation or specialized adhesives, to unique spray heads that deliver anything from a coarse wet textured coating to an ultra smooth painted surface. The MixTek team considers these to only to be a start, so please contact us to discuss your product's idiosyncrasies and special needs. We're eager to assist.
The MixTek co-dispensing system presents the opportunity to dramatically improve any product (such as urethanes or epoxies), in which where two components must be mixed immediately prior to use, or where it's necessary to shield the ingredients from one another, or the environment. prior to use. Here, the MixTek System eliminates the need to measure, mix, and cleanup and replaces it with accuracy, convenience and ergonomically designed application. The System can also be used to create special effects such as the generation of heat or effervescence that are of functional value and also have great consumer appeal. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the System's strikingly different appearance generates a value-plus point of differentiation from the rest of the products on the shelf, and can facilitate entry into crowded, but lucrative, product segments.
Regardless of the intricacy of your formulations, or its unique dispensing requirements, MixTek System LLC stands ready to work with you to customize any aspect of the System. From ergonomics, to dispensing ratio, and flow/spray characteristics, our team is eager to be of assistance.
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A virtual myriad of automotive applications for the MixTek System are created by the great variety of mechanisms, materials, surfaces, and needs, that comprise this complex piece of equipment. Here, the MixTek System is ready to dispense a diversity of unique products, such as: durable urethane touch-up paint, specialized two-component adhesives, spot-removing carpet cleaner, more effective exterior polish, self-heating windshield de-icer, and the product that has been on you "wish list."
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The MixTek System has vast potential to support innovation in Household and Laundry products. This is evident given the variety of surfaces, materials, appliances, fabrics, etc. involved, and the reality that in many cases their necessary cleansing, polishing, and maintenance/repair can be achieved more effectively with two component products.
A prime example can be found in the case of spot removal for fabrics and carpeting. Here the combination of a formulation containing hydrogen peroxide with a destabilizing component is generally considered the system of choice. However, few meaningful products of this type are on the market, given the traditional requirement that these components must be packaged separately, then measured, mixed, and carefully applied. In contrast, the MixTek approach simply requires that actuator be gently squeezed. That's it! The System's patented sequence of ports and baffles does all the rest. The two component formulations are accurately dispensed into the advanced MixTek baffle chamber where they are thoroughly mixed and then dispensed. There are no complicated directions, or time-consuming measurement and cleanup, and there's virtually no chance of error. The innovation need not end there since MixTek allows the potential to introduce a self-heating element, or even an effervescent effect to the very same product. What's more, the System's striking appearance distinguishes it from the other products on the shelf, creating immediate value plus, consumer appeal.
Additional opportunities exist such as self-heating household cleansers and waxes, and epoxy/urethane paints and coatings -- not to mention those products on your wish list. Whatever, the category or approach, the MixTek innovation team awaits the opportunity to be of assistance. Ergonomic dispensing, customized dispensing ratios, and special actuators, are some of our favorite terms, and we're waiting to hear from you.
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