Analytical Chemistry Procedures

Analytical Instrumentation and Methods Development

• Methods Development and Validation
• Extractables Testing
• Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
• UV/Visible Spectroscopy
• Gas Chromatography
• Liquid Chromatography

SGS has extensive GC and LC experience and capabilities, including development and validation of test methods. Please contact us or submit our Request for Quotation Form to discuss your specific requirements.

Ethylene Oxide Residues Test
Metals – Quantitation by Atomic Absorption and ICP

• Sample Preparation*
• Cadmium
• Lead
• Zinc

Additional elements

* Ashing, extraction or other sample preparation is required for solid materials. Several elements can be analyzed from one sample preparation.

Physicochemical Tests – USP

• Plastics – water extract
  • Includes buffering capacity, heavy metals, non-volatile residues and residue on ignition.
• Plastics – isopropyl alcohol extract (Pharmacopeial Forum method)
  • Includes non-volatile residues, residue on ignition, turbidity and UV scan.
• Elastomeric Closures For Injections – water extract (solvent A)
  • Includes heavy metals, pH change, reducing agents, total extractables and turbidity.
• Elastomeric Closures For Injections – isopropyl alcohol extract (solvent C)
  • Includes total extractables and turbidity.
• Elastomeric Closures For Injections – drug vehicle extract (solvent B)
• Polyethylene Containers Tests
  • Includes heavy metals and non-volatile residues

Container Testing – USP and EP
Packaging Tests