Stability Sample Storage Equipment

List of Equipment for Pharmaceutical Stability Sample Storage

 

Stability Chambers/Cabinets

  • Specialized temperature and humidity-controlled chambers
  • Simulate different storage conditions
  • Used for long-term and accelerated stability studies

Environmental Chambers

  • Simulate a wide range of environmental conditions
  • Include temperature, humidity, and light exposure
  • Assess the impact on product stability

Walk-In Stability Rooms

  • Larger rooms for higher sample quantities
  • Offer more space for testing equipment
  • Useful for stability studies involving larger batches

Cooling/Refrigeration Units

  • Store samples at specific low-temperature conditions
  • Commonly used at 2-8°C for refrigerated storage
  • Assess product stability under low-temperature conditions

Freezers

  • Used for extremely low-temperature storage
  • Typically below -20°C or even lower
  • Dependent on specific stability requirements

Incubators

  • Maintain samples at elevated temperatures
  • Usually up to 40-50°C or higher
  • Simulate accelerated stability conditions
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Photostability Chambers

  • Provide controlled light exposure to samples
  • Assess stability under photolytic conditions

Desiccators

  • Maintain a controlled humidity environment
  • For samples requiring specific moisture levels
  • Used in stability testing

Ovens

  • Accelerate stability studies at elevated temperatures
  • Do not provide humidity control

Humidity Generators

  • Generate specific humidity levels
  • Used for stability testing under controlled humidity conditions

Vibration Tables/Shakers

  • Simulate vibration stress during storage
  • Combined with stability chambers
  • Assess the impact on product stability

Data Logging Systems

  • Continuously monitor and record conditions
  • Include temperature, humidity, and other factors
  • Ensure compliance with specified conditions

Backup Power Systems

  • Uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or generators
  • Prevent sample loss during power outages
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Sample Racking/Shelving

  • Proper storage systems for organization
  • Accommodate stability samples in equipment

Temperature/Humidity Data Loggers

  • Independently monitor and record conditions
  • Provide additional data verification

Barcode/RFID Systems

  • Efficient tracking and management of stability samples
  • Prevent mix-ups and ensure traceability

Selecting the appropriate equipment depends on the specific stability study requirements, including storage conditions, batch sizes, and regulatory guidelines.

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