FMS - Water Activity

FMS - Water Activity Spincotech

The FMS-Water Activity Headspace Analyzer enables robust and accurate determination of water activity of drug product samples. Applications include water activity determination of dry sterile product, oral solid dosage forms, and API material.

Specifications

Required Headspace
3mm
Measurement Range
0 to 1.0 (0 to 100% relative humidity)
Configuration Sizes
10.5 to 52mm outer diameter of the container closure system
Temperature Controller Range
19 to 45°C
Prodcut Types
dry sterile product, oral solid dosage, API bulk material
Container Closure Systems
Ampoules, Vials and Bottles
Glass types
tubing and molded
Software
21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 compliant

Key Features

  • Rapid non-destructive measurement allows for 100% inspection
  • High-sensitivity signal analysis delivers an accurate measurement in seconds
  • Custom change parts provide consistent positioning of sample for optimal measurement across a wide range of container types and sizes
  • NIST-certified standards for calibration and verification ensure accurate results

Applications Include

  • Water activity determination (% RH) of solid dosage, lyo, and powder product
  • Real-time moisture exchange studies
  • Water vapor transmission rate studies
  • Replacement of Karl Fischer Titration (KFT), Loss On Drying (LOD) for moisture determination
  • Rubber stopper drying studies
  • Microbial studies