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Develop Product Formulations
Chemistry
Level 2 - Application

Develop Product Formulations

Taught by Dr. Elena Vasquez

About This Challenge

Create formulations for consumer and industrial products from initial design through stability testing and scale-up. This application-level challenge covers the complete formulation development process including ingredient selection, prototype creation, testing protocols, and manufacturing readiness.

What You'll Learn

  • Design formulations systematically using design briefs and target product profiles
  • Select and evaluate raw materials based on function, cost, regulatory status, and supply chain factors
  • Execute the formulation development process from concept through prototype optimization
  • Implement stability testing protocols that predict real-world product performance
  • Plan scale-up strategies that translate lab formulas to manufacturing volumes

Challenge Content

27 lessons
Formulation Design Principles
From Concept to Design Brief
10 Min
Understanding the Design Brief
8 Min
Formulation Strategy and Architecture
10 Min
Cost Engineering and Trade-offs
8 Min
Formulation Design Principles Quiz
10 Min
Raw Material Selection and Evaluation
The Art of Ingredient Selection
9 Min
Evaluating Raw Material Quality
10 Min
Regulatory and Compliance Considerations
10 Min
Supply Chain and Sourcing Strategy
10 Min
Raw Material Evaluation Exercise
30 Min
Raw Material Selection Quiz
10 Min
Development Process and Prototyping
The Development Laboratory
9 Min
Laboratory Setup and Equipment
8 Min
The Prototype Development Workflow
12 Min
Prototype Evaluation and Iteration
10 Min
Develop a Prototype Formula
35 Min
Development Process Quiz
10 Min
Stability Testing and Validation
Designing Stability Studies
9 Min
Stability Study Design
10 Min
Testing Parameters and Methods
10 Min
Interpreting Results and Decision Making
8 Min
Stability Testing Quiz
10 Min
Scale-Up and Manufacturing Readiness
From Lab to Factory
9 Min
Scale-Up Principles and Challenges
10 Min
Manufacturing Process Development
10 Min
Create a Scale-Up Plan
30 Min
Scale-Up and Manufacturing Quiz
10 Min

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Challenge Info

Level
Level 2 - Application
Subject
Chemistry
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Requirements

  • Completion of Formulation Basics or equivalent knowledge
  • Understanding of ingredient functions and interactions
  • Familiarity with basic stability concepts
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