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Extractable & Leachable

Comprehensive analysis of packaging system components for pharmaceutical safety

Overview

Pharmaceutical manufacturers need to determine the extractables and leachables profile of their packaging system components. This is to ensure that the product quality and the safety of the patients are maintained.

Our team of experts can provide you with analytical expertise to determine the most appropriate safety thresholds, extraction and analysis techniques.

Extraction Techniques

We offer comprehensive extraction techniques designed to simulate various conditions that packaging materials may encounter during their lifecycle:

Reflux Extraction

High-temperature extraction using boiling solvents to identify high-boiling point compounds.

Soxhlet Extraction

Continuous extraction method for thorough compound recovery from solid materials.

Sonication

Ultrasonic-assisted extraction for gentle and efficient compound isolation.

Analytical Techniques

Our analytical techniques include semi-quantitative screening by LC/MS, GC/MS, LC/UV, providing comprehensive coverage of both volatile and non-volatile compounds.

Semi-quantitative Screening for Volatile and Semi-volatile Organic Compounds

Direct Injection Analysis

Use of GC/MS instrumentation with direct injection sample introduction and electron impact ionization for comprehensive volatile compound analysis.

  • High sensitivity detection
  • Wide range of volatile compounds
  • Quantitative analysis capabilities

Headspace Analysis

Use of GC/MS instrumentation with headspace sample introduction and electron impact ionization for non-destructive volatile compound analysis.

  • Non-destructive sampling
  • Real-time analysis
  • Temperature-controlled extraction

NIST Database Integration

For extractables compounds detected by GC/MS analysis, we utilize NIST2011 database to assist in identification, providing reliable compound characterization and structural information.

Semi-quantitative Screening for Non-volatile Organic Compounds

High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry

Analysis using LC/HRMS, HPLC/UPLC MS (electrospray and atmospheric pressure chemical ionization) and LC/UV-vis for comprehensive non-volatile compound analysis.

  • High mass accuracy
  • Structural elucidation
  • Impurity profiling

Advanced Data Processing

Specific compound workflow identification by means of LC-HRMS analysis and Compound Discoverer software for automated compound identification and characterization.

  • Automated compound detection
  • Database searching
  • Statistical analysis

Applications & Industries

Pharmaceutical Packaging

  • Primary packaging materials
  • Secondary packaging components
  • Delivery systems

Medical Devices

  • Implantable devices
  • Drug delivery systems
  • Diagnostic equipment

Regulatory Compliance

Guidelines & Standards

  • ICH Q3D Elemental Impurities
  • USP <1663> Assessment of Extractables
  • FDA Guidance Documents

Risk Assessment

  • Safety threshold determination
  • Toxicological evaluation
  • Risk-benefit analysis

Benefits of Our E&L Services

Patient Safety

Ensure product quality and patient safety through comprehensive extractables and leachables analysis.

Regulatory Compliance

Meet global regulatory requirements with our comprehensive analytical approach.

Risk Mitigation

Identify and assess potential risks early in the development process.

Ready to Ensure Packaging Safety?

Contact our extractables and leachables team to discuss your packaging analysis needs and safety requirements.