Why is a Texture Analyzer used in pharmaceuticals?

In a pharmaceutical laboratory you use a texture analyzer to test various mechanical properties of pharmaceutical products.

Tablet hardness measures the force required to break a tablet. This is often done with a break test where the tablet is placed between two plates and pressure is applied until it breaks. This test is crucial to determine how a tablet behaves during packaging, transport, and use by patients.

For creams, gels, and ointments, you test the extrusion and compression properties. This involves measuring the force required to extrude or compress the product from a tube. This test is important to ensure usability for patients.

The adhesive strength is measured for plasters and transdermal patches. This is the force required to remove the plaster from the skin or another surface. This measurement is essential for the comfort and effectiveness of the product.

The updated texture analyzer, TX-900 from Lamy Rheology offers improved accuracy and advanced software, ensuring more reliable and detailed results in all of these tests.