A ubiquity of food contact materials exists today, with virtually all the food we consume coming packaged in some form or another. This has the … [Read more...] about Food Toxicology: Testing Food Contact Materials
We write blog posts on emerging and important aspects of analytical chemistry, focusing on lab-testing techniques.
The Working Principles of Dynamic Light Scattering
Dynamic light scattering is a fundamental technique in particle measurement and characterization. It is widely used to illuminate the dimensions of … [Read more...] about The Working Principles of Dynamic Light Scattering
ICH Q1B: Photostability Testing of New Drug Substances and Products
The ICH Q1B Guideline was finalized in November 1996. This guidance details the principles required to evaluate the light sensitivity and stability of … [Read more...] about ICH Q1B: Photostability Testing of New Drug Substances and Products
UV-VIS Absorbance and Protein Characteristics
One of the most common methods for analyzing protein characteristics and measuring protein purity in solution is to observe the sample’s absorption of … [Read more...] about UV-VIS Absorbance and Protein Characteristics
Pharmaceutical Lab Testing: APIs, Excipients, and Contact Materials
Pharmaceuticals are designed, developed, and primarily manufactured in laboratory environments. Lab testing is a mandatory requirement in practically … [Read more...] about Pharmaceutical Lab Testing: APIs, Excipients, and Contact Materials