microbial contamination

Contamination and Cross-contamination in Manufacturing

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Contamination and cross-contamination are terminologies used in the pharmaceutical industry when products undesirably come into contact with or mix with other products or their parts. Contamination can occur in starting materials or products due to contact with other related products. The risk of accidental contamination may arise from the uncontrolled release of dust, gases, particles, … Read more

Fumigation and Fogging in Pharmaceutical

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Fumigation and fogging are commonly used in pharmaceuticals to control microbial contamination in a controlled area. Fumigation is the gaseous sterilization process that kills microorganisms and prevents microbial growth in the air or on the surface of the wall/floor. Fumigation agents, like chemicals such as formaldehyde and potassium permanganate, are often used to control micro-organisms. This technique … Read more