Pharma manufacture benefits from cost-effective water purification
An increasing number pharmaceutical manufacturers are said to be using Purite’s Select Fusion water purification unit, developed specifically for cost-effective, long-term use in a range of laboratory and small-scale pharmaceutical applications. The Select Fusion, which produces two grades of purified water, forms part of Purite’s range of modular, standalone water purification units.
The Select Fusion is capable of producing up to 50 l per day of laboratory grade purified water and ultrapure water up to 18.2 MΩ.cm that exceeds current British, European and US pharmacopoeia water quality specifications, making it ideal for laboratory users operating in the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry.
The constituent that is the most abundant in the majority of pharmaceutical formulations is typically referred to as aqua or purified water, which is used in a wide range of product development processes, including testing and analysis, product development and cleaning production machinery. Although manufacturing processes require different grades of water purity, in nearly all cases, owing to very strict industry requirements, water must be purified, so a reliable and cost-effective purification system is critical.
The Select Fusion, designed to produce consistently high quality purified water that meets pharmacopoeia and laboratory standards and at a competitive cost, incorporates pre-treatment filtration, reverse osmosis, UV irradiation, ion exchange and sub-micron filtration technology in a single, robust enclosure. The unit can be wall- or bench-mounted and includes an integral 20 l purified water storage tank, thus minimising use of valuable workbench space.
The use of low-energy, reverse osmosis semi-permeable membranes, combined with the use of the automatic recirculation pump, help to maintain water quality and minimise power consumption, especially during periods of low demand. In addition, all of the consumables have been developed to be easy to change and to give a long and consistent operating life.
The Select Fusion water purification unit can be set up quickly, is easy to operate and has a built in colour LCD touchscreen that shows system status, including water quality, TOC, temperature and flow rates. Visual and audible alarms are also included and the system is supported by Purite’s extensive global network of sales and distribution partners.
Purite Ltd, www.purite.com.