Inhaler manufacturers who have been purchasing acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) for inhaler housings from either BASF or Ineos will now have a new supplier: Styrolution. Ineos's Lustran, Novodur, and Absolac brands and BASF's Terluran brand will be sold by the new company, a 50/50 joint venture of BASF and Ineos, which is headquartered in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, … [Read more...] about BASF and Ineos join forces in Styrolution
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New aerosol measurement book available
Research and Markets is now offering a new 904-page edition of Aerosol Measurement: Principles, Techniques, and Applications edited by Pramod Kulkarni, Paul Baron, and Klaus Willeke, and published by John Wiley and Sons. This is the 3rd edition of the book, which includes chapters on basic principles, techniques, and applications. The latter section includes a chapter … [Read more...] about New aerosol measurement book available
Malvern launches new particle sizing system
Malvern Instruments is introducing the new Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer, a small-footprint instrument with a range from 0.01 to 3500 microns. The system offers both wet and dry dispersion, including a selection of wet dispersion accessories and the new Aero S dry powder dispersion unit. Managing Director Paul Walker commented: “We are … [Read more...] about Malvern launches new particle sizing system
Melbourn Scientific to introduce new service at AAPS
In addition to presenting several posters related to OINDP analysis, Melbourn Scientific will also be introducing a new Qualified Person (QP) services at the upcoming American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) annual meeting. The 2011 meeting will be the first AAPS annual meeting attended by Melbourn, marking the UK company's increased presence in the US … [Read more...] about Melbourn Scientific to introduce new service at AAPS
Xcelience adds capacity for clinical trial supplies for DPIs
Contract drug developer Xcelience has added micro-dosing capacity for the manufacturing of clinical supplies for dry powder inhaler delivery systems. The addition of an MG Futura capsule filler, says the company, "improves upon production times, increases overall capacity, and expands upon our existing capabilities for powders, pellets and powder micro-dosing for … [Read more...] about Xcelience adds capacity for clinical trial supplies for DPIs
A new model for vapor deposition in the lung
A group of researchers funded by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) have developed a new model for vapor deposition in the lung and have published their work in an article titled "Derivation of Mass Transfer Coefficients for Transient Uptake and Tissue Disposition of Soluble and Reactive Vapors in Lung Airways," published in the June 2011 issue of … [Read more...] about A new model for vapor deposition in the lung
Gateway Analytical’s quality management system now ISO accredited
Contract research company Gateway Analytical has received certification under ISO standard 9001:2008 for its analytical laboratory process quality management system. The laboratory, which provides ingredient-specific particle sizing for nasal sprays and inhalers among other services, began operations at its Gibsonia, PA facility in October 2010. Senior VP David … [Read more...] about Gateway Analytical’s quality management system now ISO accredited
Melbourn Scientific now offers manufacturing for clinical trials
After a successful audit by the UK MHRA, Melbourn Scientific has been issued a manufacturing license and now has the capability to manufacture OINDPs for use in Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials, according to the company's Director of Quality Carol Barbour. Melbourn already offers a range of analytical, inhaler testing, and formulation development services. “A … [Read more...] about Melbourn Scientific now offers manufacturing for clinical trials
New nebulizer integrated into ventilator
Aerogen has introduced a new nebulizer that is integrated into the Maquet SERVO-i ventilator. The high efficiency vibrating mesh Aeroneb nebulizer can be retrofitted to existing ventilators or purchased with new units. Aerogen CEO John Power commented “The potential for Aerogen’s advanced technology to reach the Maquet customer base is a very exciting one. We were … [Read more...] about New nebulizer integrated into ventilator
Relequa teams up with Elite Measurement
UK laboratory equipment company Elite Measurement Solutions is now distributing the Relequa Moisture Profiling System which determines equilibrium relative humidity for the optimization of dry powder and other formulations. Moisture profiling can provide information relevant to dry powder stability and aerosolization. The two companies will share a booth at DDL 22 in … [Read more...] about Relequa teams up with Elite Measurement