Laboratory Products 39 Eco-friendly -80°C automated sample storage system
Azenta Life Sciences has introduced the BioArc™ Ultra, an automated solution revolutionising ultracold sample management. Designed to elevate large-scale sample handling, this breakthrough system promises to reshape biorepositories. The Ultra not only enhances operational efficiency but also champions eco-conscious practices, aligning with global carbon emissions reduction goals.
Featuring an innovative cooling system, the Ultra relies on natural air instead of ozone-depleting refrigerants. This eco-friendly approach boasts zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and zero global warming potential (GWP), meeting stringent sustainability criteria. Additionally, the system reduces electric power consumption by 70%, alongside a significant decrease in storage system footprint compared to manual alternatives.
Dean Montano, Senior Product Manager at Azenta, expressed pride in launching the BioArc Ultra. He emphasised the economic and environmental advantages it offers to customers in sample management. Montano underscores the company’s commitment to automation for superior sample security, visibility, and operational efficiency, marking the Ultra as a pioneering addition to their product line-up.
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Enhancing pharmaceutical safety: Microcrystalline cellulose with ultra-low nitrite concentration
Asahi Kasei is advancing pharmaceutical safety by presenting Ceolus™ microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) with nitrite levels reduced to 0.1 μg/g (ppm) or less. This initiative aims to contribute to minimising the potential risk of carcinogenic nitrosamine impurities in pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements.
In response to the detection of potentially carcinogenic nitrosamine impurities in pharmaceuticals in 2018, there has been a global increase in awareness regarding the health risks associated with nitrosamine. Aligning with guidelines from authoritative bodies such as the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the pharmaceutical industry has been actively investigating and addressing the factors contributing to nitrosamine impurities. Nitrosation, a reaction involving secondary or tertiary amines with nitrites during or post the drug manufacturing process, is identified as a key risk factor. Reducing nitrite concentrations in pharmaceutical raw materials stands out as a crucial strategy for mitigating the risk of nitrosamine formation.
Ceolus™, Asahi Kasei’s MCC produced in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan since 1970, primarily serves as an excipient in pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, and foods. Recognised for its application as a tablet binder, especially in high-performance formulations, Ceolus™ contributes to overcoming tableting challenges and creating distinctive and patient-friendly dosage forms. Asahi Kasei has succeeded in maintaining the nitrite concentration in various grades of Ceolus™ at 0.1 ppm or less, underscoring its commitment to delivering safer pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements.
Hideyuki Kimura, Senior General Manager of Asahi Kasei’s Healthcare Materials Division overseeing Ceolus™, emphasised: “Controlling the nitrite concentration in our products is an important step to ensure the provision of safer pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements. We will continue to work on further improvements and emphasise the importance of reducing the risk of nitrosamine impurities.”
Additionally, in January 2024, Asahi Kasei commenced full commercial operations of its second Ceolus™ manufacturing facility at Mizushima Works in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. This strategic move not only increases supply capacity but also enhances supply chain stability through dual-site production.
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New WalkLAB HD9031 Dissolved Oxygen meter from Trans Instruments
Trans Instruments (TTBH PTE LTD, Singapore), a leading manufacturer specialising in pH and conductivity instrumentation for over three decades in water analysis, is delighted to introduce the latest addition to our WalkLAB series: the WalkLAB Dissolved Oxygen meter HD9031.
Designed for both laboratory and field use, the meter boasts a dual-display LCD with integrated temperature readings. Encased in a rugged ABS housing, it is fully splash-proof and weather- proof with an IP rating of 65.
The meter is user-friendly, displaying readings in mg/L (ppm) within a range of 0 to 20ppm and offering an accuracy of +/-0.4ppm. It comes equipped with a probe suitable for standard BOD bottle fittings, facilitating Biochemical Oxygen Demand measurements. The air calibration feature, complemented by a countdown function, minimises errors. Additionally, the meter allows for recording sessions to capture maximum and minimum readings during testing.
Automatic atmospheric and salinity compensation settings enhance its versatility, especially in non-sea-level locations or when dealing with samples with higher salinity. This automation streamlines readings, eliminating the need for manual conversions within the test session thus making it an ideal choice for both laboratory and field-testing environments.
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