Unraveling the Impact of Polymeric Material Attributes in Topical Products: Paving the Way for Consistent Viscosity
Semi-solid dosage forms are complex drug delivery systems containing one or more active ingredients dissolved or dispersed uniformly in the product. Viscosity modifiers are polymers that hydrate upon interaction with solvents and impart an increase in viscosity. It is often difficult to choose the right grade of the polymer and identify the correct amount that produces a consistent viscosity. The video presentation and research poster discuss the importance of polymer selection during formulation development.
Cooperating With Our Customers Across the US
May 13th 2025Highlighting the importance for our clients to prepurchase multi-year maintenance contracts, in order to avoid their machines breaking or stopping to work suddenly and unexpectedly, to minimize the risk of interrupted production and emergency maintenance costs.
Large-Scale LNP Process Conversions: The many hurdles of LNP scale-up and what to consider
May 12th 2025Lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation development begins on a small scale, often with homemade or benchtop setups, using syringe pumps and easily accessible micro-mixing systems. Once a promising formulation has been identified, the next step is to transition to standardized large-scale impingement mixing systems, such as the high flow T-mixing pumps that were used to produce the COVID-19 vaccines (Sealy 2021). Formulators need to consider a number of factors when scaling up novel LNP systems. These include flow rates that affect LNP particles, solvent removal, risk factors when changing equipment, and the impact of tangential flow filtration sensitivity. In this technical note, we discuss these factors and what needs to be considered when developing a cost- and time efficient large-scale process.
Adding SYLOID® Mesoporous Silica to Improve Run Time and Yield for Micronization Processes
May 9th 2025A must-read for anyone in the industry looking to enhance their micronization processes. Discover how adding low percentages of SYLOID® mesoporous silica can significantly improve the run time and yield of jet milling processes for hard-to-process Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). Imagine achieving a more consistent feed rate and a homogenous final product simply by pre-blending SYLOID® mesoporous silica with your APIs. Grace & Microsize conducted experiments that reveal substantial improvements in both run time and yield, making this paper an essential guide for professionals aiming to optimize their manufacturing processes and boost efficiency and feed rate consistency.
