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  • Stability Testing Protocol and Method

    Posted by Mello on March 31, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    I have contacted a compamy to do my stability testing. They asked me for my protocal and method, and I have no idea what they are asking for as this is my first time. 

    Can someone please explain to me what they are asking for and if possible provide an example of one. 
    Thanks in Advance.
    DragoN replied 8 years, 9 months ago 4 Members · 6 Replies
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  • Mike_M

    Member
    March 31, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    I would do as follows: Room temperature pulls at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months,24 months. 40C pulls at 1 month, 3 months,and 6 months. Freeze thaw, 40/-10C pulls every 2weeks for 6 weeks starting in the -10C. Then you have to tell them what they are lookingfor. Do they need sensory tests, analytical tests (are you making claims on actives or ingredients), micro challenge?

  • Mello

    Member
    April 1, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    Thanks Mike_M

  • Mike_M

    Member
    April 1, 2016 at 3:29 pm

    No problem, usually the director can also guide you in what’s worth measuring or not.

  • DragoN

    Member
    April 1, 2016 at 8:21 pm
  • Microformulation

    Member
    April 1, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    We use the Guidelines provided by the PCPC in regards to stability testing. Perry did an outstanding job on a webinar that explains it very thoroughly.

  • DragoN

    Member
    April 2, 2016 at 7:14 am

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