Loose Powders

Pharmaceutical bulk and divided powders are commonly used in the development of various types of medicines, from capsules and gel caps to pills, through the process of compounding, and also available as soluble powders. Whether you are measuring codeine phosphate or hyoscine hydrobromide, HunterLab has been providing color measurement solutions for the pharmaceutical industry for over 60 years, and many of the world’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturers rely on HunterLab solutions to ensure quality and consistency of the raw materials and consumer products used in their products throughout their supply chain.

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Loose pharmaceutical powders are mixtures of finely divided drugs in dry form that are eventually made into capsules, caplets, creams and other medicinal forms.  These powders can be measured in their loose form prior to final processing to ensure lot-to-lot and batch-to-batch color consistency.

Many of HunterLab’s spectrophotometers are versatile enough to accommodate most applications of color measurement. However, based on 60+ years of experience and a thorough understanding of our customers’ needs and product use, these particular instruments are most suited for this industries application.

 

 

Aeros

NEW Aeros Smart noncontact spectrophotometer provides the unique ability to easily and accurately measure inconsistent, heavily textured, non-uniform samples.

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ColorFlex EZ (Directional 45°/0° Geometry, Reflectance, 400-700 nm)

40% of our customers prefer this instrument because of its compact design and integrated display, so does not require a PC and external software.

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LabScan XE (Directional 0°/45° Geometry, Reflectance, 400-700 nm)

10% of HunterLab customers select this instrument for its large 44 mm (1.75 inches) measuring port, and for its level of sophistication, simplicity, and versatility.

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