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. 1974 Jan;27(1):5–7. doi: 10.1128/am.27.1.5-7.1974

Method for Performing Aerobic Plate Counts of Anhydrous Cosmetics Utilizing Tween 60 and Arlacel 80 as Dispersing Agents

John F McConville 1, Claude B Anger 1, David W Anderson Jr 1
PMCID: PMC379958  PMID: 4203790

Abstract

An aqueous diluent containing Tween 60 and Arlacel 80 gave greater recovery of microorganisms when compared with two common diluents as determined by aerobic plate count of inoculated anhydrous cosmetics. The greater recovery was caused by better dispersion of the anhydrous cosmetics in the diluents.

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