Previously, we covered the basics of 

cosmetic stability testing. But one

member of the Chemists Corner community wanted some more details on
Freeze Thaw testing. We’ll look at that aspect of stability testing in a little
more detail.

What is Freeze Thaw testing

Freeze thaw testing is a type of stability test in which you freeze your formula,
then thaw it out, and test to see what effect the process has on your product.
To do a thorough freeze-thaw test you will repeat the cycle a few times.

Why do Freeze thaw testing?

Freeze thaw testing gives you information that regular stability testing can’t.
Namely, it will show you whether your formula will remain stable under varied
conditions that it might experience during the shipping and storage phases of
the product life cycle.
It’s likely that your product will be shipped via trucks or rail cars. These
vehicles are rarely equipped with temperature controls so it is likely that your
product may freeze one day and be in hot temperatures another. It is crucial
that your formula is able to withstand extreme, rapid temperature changes