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Title Cosmetic microbiology : a practical approach / edited by Philip A. Geis
Edition 2nd ed
Published New York : Taylor & Francis, 2006

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Description 1 online resource (295 pages) : illustrations
Contents pt. 1. Basic microbiology -- pt. 2. Sanitary practices in cosmetic manufacturing -- pt. 3. Cosmetic microbiology test methods -- pt. 4. Preservation of cosmetics -- pt. 5. Global regulatory and toxicologic aspects of cosmetic preservation
Summary Cosmetics are unique products, as diverse as foods and drugs, but without the imposed limits of shelf-life considerations and sterile manufacturing. Furthermore, unlike foods and drugs, the cosmetic industry lacks the support of established academic programs or a significant body of publication; instead, its knowledge base has always fallen under the auspices of a small fraternity reluctant to share its insiders' information. Consequently, when Daniel Brannan compiled the original Cosmetic Microbiology, providing complete coverage on every aspects of the industry critical to the delivery of mi
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Cosmetics -- Microbiology.
Cosmetics.
Cosmetics
Bacteria
Consumer Product Safety
Drug Contamination -- prevention & control
Fungi
cosmetics.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical.
Cosmetics
Cosmetics -- Microbiology
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781420003321
1420003321
9781138416772
1138416770