PFA-Lined Valves for Cosmetics & Personal Care Manufacturing

Contamination-Free Flow Control for Emulsion Processing, Ingredient Handling, and GMP-Compliant Production

Cosmetics and personal care manufacturing requires precise control over product purity and consistency. From emulsion processing for creams and lotions to ingredient handling for fragrances and active compounds, process equipment must maintain product integrity while withstanding cleaning chemicals used between batches.

GFT9 manufactures PFA-lined valves and sight glasses from our Clean Room Series, featuring electropolished stainless steel bodies with virgin PFA linings. These components deliver the chemical resistance and cleanability that cosmetics manufacturing demands—protecting both product quality and regulatory compliance.

Our products serve cosmetics manufacturers, personal care product formulators, and contract manufacturers where hygiene, chemical resistance, and batch-to-batch consistency are essential requirements.

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Why Cosmetics Manufacturing Requires PFA-Lined Components

Cosmetics and personal care manufacturing presents unique challenges: equipment must handle diverse formulations—from water-based emulsions to oil-based products, from acidic formulations to alkaline solutions—while maintaining absolute cleanliness between batches to prevent cross-contamination.

The Formulation Challenge:

Cosmetic formulations contain a wide range of chemical compounds:

• Acids (citric acid, salicylic acid, glycolic acid) for pH adjustment and active ingredients
• Alkaline compounds (sodium hydroxide, triethanolamine) for emulsification and pH control
• Organic solvents (alcohols, propylene glycol) as carriers and preservatives
• Surfactants and emulsifiers that can attack conventional materials
• Fragrances and essential oils that may interact with plastics

Equipment must resist all these substances without leaching contaminants into products or degrading over time.T

The Cleaning Challenge:

Between batches—especially when switching colors, fragrances, or formulation types—equipment requires thorough cleaning with caustic solutions, solvents, or sanitizers. Conventional valve materials may survive either the product or the cleaning chemicals, but rarely both.

Why PFA is the Solution:

PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy Alkane) provides universal chemical resistance across the full range of cosmetic ingredients and cleaning chemicals:

• Complete resistance to organic acids used in formulations
• Unaffected by alcohols, glycols, and organic solvents
• Resistant to caustic cleaning solutions and sanitizers
• Non-reactive surface prevents fragrance absorption and carryover
• Smooth surface enables complete cleaning and batch changeover
• No extractables that could contaminate sensitive formulations
• Supports GMP compliance and cosmetics manufacturing standards

By combining electropolished stainless steel bodies with virgin PFA linings, GFT9 Clean Room Series products deliver long service life while protecting the quality and consistency of cosmetic products.

Applications Across Pharmaceutical Production

Cosmetics and personal care manufacturing facilities require chemically resistant, hygienic components throughout their production processes. GFT9 products serve critical functions across multiple applications.

Emulsion Processing

Creams, lotions, and other emulsion-based products are created by combining oil and water phases at controlled temperatures. PFA-lined valves control the transfer of heated oils, aqueous solutions, and the final emulsified product. The chemical inertness of PFA ensures no interaction with active ingredients or fragrances.

Ingredient Handling

Raw materials for cosmetics include acids (for pH adjustment), preservatives, surfactants, and specialty chemicals. PFA-lined components safely handle these diverse ingredients during storage, transfer, and batching operations.

Color and Fragrance Systems

Colorants and fragrances require special handling to prevent cross-contamination between batches. The non-porous PFA surface does not absorb colors or fragrances, enabling complete cleaning and product changeover without carryover.

Filling and Packaging Lines

Transfer lines feeding filling equipment must maintain product purity through the final packaging step. PFA-lined ball valves provide reliable shut-off and flow control without contaminating finished products.

Cleaning and Sanitation

Manufacturing equipment requires regular cleaning with caustic solutions and solvents. PFA-lined components withstand these cleaning chemicals without degradation, maintaining hygienic conditions throughout equipment service life.

Clean Room Series for Cosmetics Applications

  • PFA Lined Control Valve NPS 1½ NPS 1½ - Valve with pneumatic multi-spring actuator for fast, cost-efficient operation. - High quality industrial valve by GFT9

    PFA-Lined Ball Valves – Spheron9

    Reliable shut-off and flow control for cosmetics process systems. The Spheron9 features an electropolished stainless steel body with full PFA lining, providing chemical resistance for both product handling and cleaning operations. The smooth, non-porous PFA surface prevents product adhesion and eliminates fragrance carryover between batches.

    • Sizes: DN15 to DN100
    • Pressure Rating: PN16 / ANSI 150
    • Temperature Range: -20°C to +150°C
    • Body: Stainless Steel 1.4408, electropolished finish available
    • Operation: Manual lever, pneumatic, or electric actuator
    • Suitable for: Emulsion transfer, ingredient handling, cleaning systems

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  • PFA Lined Ball Check Valve NPS 8 NPS 8 - On vertical mounting up to 60°, the center-guided ball closes the valve automatically. - High quality industrial valve by GFT9

    PFA-Lined Sight Glasses – Videron9

    Visual process monitoring for emulsion verification and batch control. The Videron9 sight glass enables operators to observe product flow, verify emulsion quality, and monitor cleaning effectiveness without opening process systems.

    • Sizes: DN25 to DN100
    • Pressure Rating: PN16
    • Window Material: Borosilicate glass
    • Body: Stainless Steel 1.4408
    • Applications: Flow verification, emulsion monitoring, cleaning validation

  • PFA Lined Sight Glass NPS_10 NPS_10 - Sight glass mounts vertically or horizontally for easy installation in any environment. - High quality industrial valve by GFT9

    PFA-Lined Sample Valves – Provaron9

    Contamination-free sampling for quality control and batch release. The Provaron9 enables representative sample extraction for laboratory analysis, supporting quality assurance programs and regulatory compliance requirements.

    • Sizes: DN15 to DN50
    • Pressure Rating: PN16 / ANSI 150
    • Temperature Range: -20°C to +150°C
    • Body: Stainless Steel 1.4408
    • Applications: Product sampling, QC testing, batch verification

  • PFA Lined Strainer NPS 6 (on request) NPS 6 (on request) - Main view - High quality industrial valve by GFT9

    Custom Solutions for Cosmetics Manufacturing

    Cosmetics manufacturers often have specific requirements based on their formulations, processes, and quality standards. GFT9 offers custom PFA solutions and works with equipment manufacturers to develop application-specific components.

    Our engineering team can support:
    • Custom configurations for integration with mixing and filling equipment
    • Special documentation for cosmetics GMP compliance
    • Development partnerships for contract manufacturers
    • Prototype development for new applications

    Contact our engineering team to discuss your specific requirements.

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Technical Specifications for Hydrogen Applications

Technical Specifications

Size Range (DN) DN 15 – DN 100
Size Range (NPS) ½" – 4"
Pressure Rating (DIN) PN 16
Pressure Rating (ANSI) Class 150
Temperature Range -20°C to +180°C (-4°F to +356°F
Extended range on request
Body Material (Standard) -
Body Material (Clean Room) Stainless Steel 1.4408 (CF8M), 1.4571, electropolished finish available
Lining Material Virgin PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy), cleanroom processed
Lining Thickness 2.5 – 3.5 mm
Face-to-Face Standard EN 558-1
Flange Standard (DIN) EN 1092-1
Flange Standard (ANSI) ASME B16.5
Certifications PED 2014/68/EU, ISO 9001:2015, FDA/USP Class VI material compatibility
Custom Engineering Available:
Electropolished surfaces (≤0.8 µm Ra), material certificates 3.1, custom configurations. Development partnerships welcome.

Chemical Compatibility

Chemical Compatibility

Chemical Formula Concentration Max Temp Rating

Sodium Hydroxide

 NaOH All concentrations 100°C

Citric Acid

 C₆H₈O₇ All concentrations 100°C

Glycolic Acid

C₂H₄O₃ All concentrations 80°C

Ethanol

 C₂H₅OH All concentrations 60°C

Propylene Glycol

 C₃H₈O₂ All concentrations 100°C

Hydrogen Peroxide

 H₂O₂ Up to 35% 60°C

PFA provides complete resistance to cosmetic ingredients including acids, alcohols, glycols, and cleaning chemicals. The non-porous surface prevents fragrance absorption and enables complete batch changeover. Contact us for specific formulation compatibility.

Excellent Full resistance, suitable for continuous use Good Suitable for most applications Limited Verify for specific conditions

Quality and Documentation for GMP Compliance

Cosmetics manufacturers require equipment that supports their quality programs and regulatory compliance. GFT9 provides the quality assurance and documentation that GMP-compliant manufacturing demands.

Material Quality:

• Virgin PFA lining—no recycled materials
• Electropolished stainless steel bodies for enhanced cleanability
• Traceable materials with batch documentation
• Consistent quality across production runs

Quality Documentation:

• Material certificates (EN 10204 Type 3.1)
• PFA material certificates with batch traceability
• Pressure test reports per EN 12266-1
• Surface finish certificates
• Declarations of conformity

Our documentation supports cosmetics GMP programs and regulatory inspections.

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  • Hydrogen projects demand comprehensive documentation for safety compliance and operational records. GFT9 provides complete documentation packages including material certificates (EN 10204 3.1), test reports, declarations of conformity, and—for control valve projects—digital valve passports with QR code access to lifetime records.
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Whether you're specifying components for a new manufacturing facility, upgrading existing equipment, or developing custom solutions for specialized formulations, our technical team is ready to support your project.

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Email: sales@gft9.shop
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We support projects from initial specification through delivery, with technical consultation available for material selection, sizing, and application engineering.

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