pharmaceuticals

Moisture research tools for modern labs

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Make the most of moisture. From discovery to FDA approval, every second counts. AQUALAB devices are built for speed, precision and in-depth analysis.

Market insights

Market insights5 min read

Water activity in pharmaceutical applications

Market InsightMETE

Water activity measures the energy status of water – and energy status is a better way to predict and evaluate moisture-related reactions that damage pharmaceuticals.

Water activity is an important consideration when manufacturing pills, capsules, tablets and other drug products.
Market insights3 min read

Karl Fischer vs. water activity in pharmaceuticals

Market Insight

Water activity (also known as RH) provides essential information about the energy or availability of water in a product and is a better predictor of product safety and stability.

Installation, calibration, validation, and regulation

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Streamline your pipeline. Our tools and expertise can help you trim time and ease research anywhere there’s moisture (and that’s almost everywhere).

Water activity USP 922 standard in pharma
Expertise library5 min read

Water activity USP 922 standard in pharma

Pharmaceuticals

With water activity’s greater popularity in pharmaceutical has come new regulations and standards. The latest related standard—US Pharmacopeia (USP) General Chapter <922> “Water Activity”—has been finalized was published in May 2021.

Episode 8: Arkopharma (Water in Pharmaceuticals)
Podcast23 minutes

Episode 8: Arkopharma (Water in Pharmaceuticals)

Podcast

In this episode, we slightly bend the definition of “food” to learn about water in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, joined by Fabienne of Arkopharma Laboratories.

Measure the unmeasurable. From RH on highly volatile compounds to ultra-high-resolution isotherms, AQUALAB instruments offer measurements and insights others simply can’t.

AQUALAB 4TE

Experience the speed, precision, and reliability that set the standard in water activity (Aw) measurement. Discover the AQUALAB 4TE Water Activity Meter—the trusted instrument that revolutionized moisture management in industries worldwide.

  • aw in <5 min.
  • Highly compliant + compatible
  • Secure data storage
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AQUALAB 3

Lightning-fast total moisture analysis to tighten process control and boost quality. Combine moisture content and water activity in one device.

  • MC + aw in one
  • Results in 60 seconds
  • For the lab or the line
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AQUALAB TDL 2

Precise aw readings in minutes — even on volatile samples that cripple other instruments.

  • Near-invincible laser sensor
  • Read highly volatile substances
  • Accurate to ±0.005 aw
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