Common Problems and Troubleshooting for Disintegration Test Apparatus

Disintegration test troubleshooting guide showing common USP/Ph. Eur. tablet disintegration apparatus problems, causes, and corrective actions.

Have you ever asked yourself why a tablet, which has passed all the other quality control tests, fails the QC bench? A disintegration test apparatus is used to determine whether a tablet or a capsule disintegrates within a specified time under defined conditions. The test is performed by vertically reciprocating the unit in a liquid maintained at human body temperature. This article describes the working principle of the disintegration test apparatus, its components, the procedure for the disintegration test, calibration, and the disintegration limits set by the manufacturers for different dosage forms. This information will help QC and manufacturing personnel to perform the disintegration test properly and release the batches of the pharmaceutical products.

How Perform Limit Test for Heavy Metals (SOP)

Complete reagent preparation guide for LIMIT TEST FOR HEAVY METALS ( BP) - steps for preparation of acetate buffer pH 3.5, thioacetamide reagent, lead standard solutions, hydrochloric acid, ammonia, phenolphthalein.

Limit tests for heavy metals need not be confusing. This guide includes detailed protocols with equipment, reagent preparation and step-by-step instructions to perform a typical test procedure. For all of the Test A, B, C and D options, there are clear instructions to ensure your pharmaceutical quality control is accurate and on track. 1.0 Scope: … Read more

How to Perform Solubility Test

Infographic on solubility test procedure and guideline in pharmaceutical quality control; preparation of sample, choice of solvent, dissolution steps, solubility classification table, laboratory apparatus and reagents, and testing conditions.

The solubility test is a basic test performed in the pharmaceutical laboratory to assess the solubility of a substance in a given solvent. This guide describes the entire solubility testing procedure, apparatus used, considerations for selection of solvents, temperature, and standard solubility classification from very soluble to practically insoluble. This step-by-step reference will help you to test accurately and fulfil the pharmaceutical quality requirements.

Preparation and Standardization of 0.1M Ethanolic Sodium Hydroxide Solution SOP

Infographic for preparation and standardization of 0.1 M ethanolic sodium hydroxide solution with apparatus, reagents, steps, benzoic acid titration, calculation of molarity, and storage conditions.

This article describes the SOP for preparation and standardization of 0.1M ethanolic sodium hydroxide solution. It includes apparatus, reagents, preparation of the thymolphthalein indicator, preparation of sodium hydroxide solution, standardization procedure of benzoic acid, formula to calculate the molarity, storage conditions and reference as per IP norms. It is a guide for pharmaceutical quality control and analytical laboratories.

List of Pharma Companies in Ahmedabad (Verified 2026)

Pharma companies in Ahmedabad, Gujarat with modern pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

As one of the major pharmaceutical manufacturing cities of India, Ahmedabad has multinational companies like Zydus Lifesciences, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Cadila Pharmaceuticals and Intas Pharmaceuticals. The companies are producers of generics, biosimilars, vaccines, injectables and APIs with the facilities located at Sanand, Moraiya, Changodar and Bavla (PHARMEZ) industrial estates. Working in tandem with the pharmaceutical ecosystem … Read more

IND Application Explained: FDA Clinical Trial Approval Process Step-by-Step (2026 Guide)

Pharmaceutical researchers reviewing an FDA IND application with clinical trial data, laboratory testing reports, and drug development documentation inside a modern research facility.

IND, or the Investigational New Drug Application, is a U.S. permission process required to move any new medicine or therapy from laboratory research to human testing, meaning clinical trials. For example, imagine scientists have developed a new medicine. They cannot directly test it on humans. First, they must submit proof to the U.S. drug authority through an … Read more

Laboratory Color Test Procedure: Step-by-Step Guide

Blue SOP file for laboratory color test procedure placed on a stainless steel table in a pharmaceutical QC laboratory

1.0 Scope: Procedure is applicable to perform the colour test of the sample wherever specified. Learn: Procedure to Check Clarity of Sample Solution 2.0 Apparatus:You will need: 3.0 Reagents:Use analytical grade (AR) chemicals for the following: 4.0 Method: A. Ferric Chloride Colorimetric Solution (FCS) Dissolve roughly 55 g of ferric chloride hexahydrate in a mixture … Read more