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What Is Radiolabeling, And Why Does It Matter?

Chemical manufacturing, particularly when it comes to drug research and pharmaceuticals, is one of the larger industries within the United States. However, most people across the country don't fully understand many of the basic principles of this field, despite how often they're used by chemical manufacturers for scientific research and study. Radiolabeling, for example, remains...

3 Reasons Cleanrooms Are Important in Manufacturing

Did you know that a fume hood in a laboratory has to be checked at a minimum once a year by a certifier that is independent to ensure that it has the correct airflow that meets CAL/OSHA standards? Whether it’s in a GMP API manufacturing lab or chemical manufacturers, these standards have to be met...

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...