At larger batch sizes, heat transfer, shear rate, and mixing time all change. An emulsion stable at 1 kg may break at 200 kg if the tank geometry creates dead zones. A candle fragrance load that works at bench scale may cause pooling in a production pour. A pilot batch — typically 10x to 50x your lab batch — run with your target manufacturer is the standard way to identify and correct these issues before committing to a full production run.
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