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From Purity to Storage: How to Properly Handle Chemicals

Chemical substances go through a long process before commercial use, and it's essential that all steps are followed in order to meet GMP standards. From checking for chemical purity, handling substances, and maintaining a cleanroom, chemical handlers, such as pharmacies, should oblige to all set standards.

Clean Rooms For Dirty Environments

Pharmaceutical clean room standards meet good manufacturing practice (GMP) requirements. Clean room standards do not apply to non-sterilized items; however, for sterilized products, clean rooms are required. Even non-"clean" rooms are well ventilated and filtered. And, monitoring and maintaining a pharmaceutical clean room’s humidity--measuring plus or minus 1%--is standard when using state-of-the-art electronic sensing devices....

Chemical Purity: Why Testing Matters

When it comes to testing the purity of chemicals for various applications in the medical and pharmaceutical community, the right testing matters. You want to be compliant with all laws and regulations of the company, whether your company is mostly into the lab work of most projects or you're involved in the final completion of...

How Important Is Chemical Purity In The Pharmaceutical Industry?

Over the years, the pharmaceutical industry has grown in leaps and bounds. Today, they have been able to formulate high-quality drugs to eradicate some of the deadliest diseases in the world and control the rest. The acceptability and efficacy of these drugs is reliant on the purity of the chemical substances used for medicinal effect...

Top 5 Methods of Assessing Chemical Purity

The United States stands as the largest chemical producer in the world. However, the accolades should be directed to the chemical manufacturers who are involved in mixing these chemicals and coming out with a particular chemical that is used for a particular role. These manufacturers are always involved in a hard and complex task of...

Types of Radiolabeling

Isotopic Labeling Radiocarbon dating, the backbone of Isotopic Labeling, was developed by physicist Willard F. Libby in the 1940s. Over the last 80 years, there have been a number of advances that have increased the scope and application of Libby's method. This is mostly done with radiolabeling.

Ductless Fume Hoods: 5 Benefits That Every Clean Room Can Take Advantage Of

The U.S. holds over 45% of the global pharmaceutical market. Our dominance of scientific and medical fields has allowed us to raise the bar when it comes to the development and circulation of life-saving and life-changing medications. Before these medicines can be offered to the general public, however, they must undergo a grueling testing period;...

US Chemical And Manufacturing Industries Oppose Tariff Hike On Chinese Imports

The U.S. is the number one largest national producer of chemical products in the world. Our scientific and medical advancements -- and dedication to GMP standards and GMP quality control -- allow us to dominate the market; everything from radiolabeled compounds (Tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen, is often used) to GMP synthesis originates in...

Why Storage Conditions Matter for Pharmaceuticals

Storage Conditions and Chemical Purity Why are storage conditions for drugs so important? How do chemical manufacturers assess purity of chemicals they use for drugs? Why should you care?

Clean Room Standards: The Trend Of Roll-Up And Bi-Parting High-Speed Doors

The U.S. is the number one largest national producer of chemical products in the entire world. Although we continue to push the limits on what can and cannot be done (radiolabeled compounds allow us to treat illnesses with a high degree of accuracy), it isn't an accident that we won that incredible top spot; our...

Fume Hoods Vs Biosafety Cabinets: What Is The Difference?

The U.S. pharmaceutical sector is utterly massive. Thanks to its 810,000 employees, our nation is able to hold over 45% of the global pharmaceutical market. However, we didn't get to the top on sheer dumb luck; our strict adherence to clean room standards and good manufacturing practices (GMP) has ensured that all of our work -- from...

The Benefits Of Radiolabeling: PET Imaging And EGFR-Targeted Cancer Therapy

Every day, scientific advancements are being made. From new treatments to innovative diagnostic tools, the world of medicine is constantly changing; radiolabeling is at the forefront of these remarkable developments, especially where cancer is concerned.

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