PTL Fine Particle Analyst Jorie Kassel publishes article in GXP [Summer 2011] Issue

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The Journal of GXP Compliance - [Summer 2011] issue features an article by PTL's Analyst, Jorie Kassel.

Entitled Particle Dispersion for Size Analysis, this article addresses the importance in understanding

while particle size analysis can provide great insight in the pharmaceutical industry, it can be nearly

meaningless if obtained improperly. To learn more about the Journal of GXP Compliance and this article,

visit www.gxpandjvt.com.

Particle Dispersion for Size Analysis

Jorie Kassel, Fine Particle Analyst II

ABSTRACT

Particle size analysis is a vital analytical tool in the pharmaceutical industry. The results can be

used to meet safety and quality specifications and provide information for product development

and manufacturing. While particle size analysis can provide great insight, it can be nearly

meaningless if it is obtained improperly. Errors observed in the generation of particle size data

occur due to the selection of a technique inappropriate to the material type or through the use

of poor sampling and dispersion techniques (i.e., sample preparation). In many cases, the end

application in which the particle size will be used is not properly considered, thus the amount of

dispersion needed is inadequate or overcompensated.

The Journal of GXP Compliance - [Summer 2011] issue features an article by PTL's Analyst, Jorie Kassel. Entitled Particle Dispersion for Size Analysis, this article addresses the importance in understanding while particle size analysis can provide great insight in the pharmaceutical industry, it can be nearly meaningless if obtained improperly. To learn more about the Journal of GXP Compliance and this article, visit www.gxpandjvt.com.

Particle Dispersion for Size Analysis
Jorie Kassel, Fine Particle Analyst II

ABSTRACT
Particle size analysis is a vital analytical tool in the pharmaceutical industry. The results can be
used to meet safety and quality specifications and provide information for product development
and manufacturing. While particle size analysis can provide great insight, it can be nearly
meaningless if it is obtained improperly. Errors observed in the generation of particle size data
occur due to the selection of a technique inappropriate to the material type or through the use
of poor sampling and dispersion techniques (i.e., sample preparation). In many cases, the end
application in which the particle size will be used is not properly considered, thus the amount of
dispersion needed is inadequate or overcompensated.

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