To convert milliliters to ounces for a specific ingredient, substance, or material, we need to know its density in ounces per milliliter (oz/mL) . The formula to convert milliliters to ounces is to multiply the volume by the density of the ingredient, substance, or material. If the density is given in grams per milliliter (g/mL), then first divide the density by 28.3495 to convert to oz/mL.

The FDA requires cosmetic products to list ingredients in descending order of predominance. The concentrations of each ingredient do not need to be declared by regulation, but they can be provided in parentheses. Color additives may be declared in any order after the other ingredients.

When purchasing ingredients for a food service operation, criteria such as size, grade, packaging, and market form should be considered.

To measure ingredients and serve portions in the restaurant trade, there are three types of measurements used: volume, weight, and count. Liquids with a high sugar content, such as honey and syrup, should always be measured by weight, not volume.

When making and using synthetic products, it is important to consider the negative and positive impacts to society compared to making and using a more natural product.