General description
Water Determination under USP 921 proficiency testing material is produced in accordance with ISO/IEC 17043:2010. The PT portfolio allows our test components to offer significant performance data to monitor and prove competency to customers, accreditation bodies or both.
Supelco® Pharmaceutical Proficiency Testing scheme is mainly designed to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical industry.
The pharma PT samples allow laboratories to demonstrate their competence in following compendial USP methods of analysis. They can be used to assure accreditors or auditors that the lab processes are followed accordingly. Our pharmaceutical PT scheme covers products under categories such as Chemical Tests and Assays, Physical Tests and Determinations and Microbiological Tests.
Type of PT Scheme: Pharmaceuticals
All information regarding the use of Water Determination under USP 921 proficiency testing standard can be found in the reporting packet which will be available to download at PT Portal. Application
Water Determination under USP 921, pharmaceutical proficiency testing material is used with Karl-Fischer titrimetry for the determination of water content in a variety of substances.
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For more information on this product, please contact our PT Service Team. Features and Benefits
We have a vast portfolio of environmental PT schemes with "fit-for-purpose" samples to help you meet the needs of the laboratory.
Our proficiency testing (PT) program is a benchmark to:
- provide staff with an insight into their laboratory′s performance, to verify the accuracy and reliability of their testing process
- provide a comparison of performance with that of other laboratories, nationally and internationally
- test and educate staff, provide a better understanding of the impact of incorrect results and identify areas where there may be problems
- provide an independent evaluation of laboratory performance
- demonstrate to clients, colleagues and accreditation bodies that there is a commitment to quality
Preparation Note
General Instructions
Weigh accurately the approximate sample size designated and determine the water content by Karl Fischer titrimetry using methanol as solvent.
Storage and Stability
Please refer to sample label for expiration date, specific storage temperature, and specific storage conditions.
Other Notes
Are you new to Supelco® Proficiency Testing? Be sure to register your account details in the PT Portal before placing your order.
This will provide access to data entry, reporting packets and final reports. Registrations will be approved shortly after your order is placed. For further questions, write to us at ptservice@milliporesigma.com.
When placing your order online, please indicate your study preference under the ′your reference′ column. Available studies can be viewed at the bottom of the page.
Click here to learn more about Quick-Turn Studies (on-demand proficiency tests that are offered depending on lot availability). The Quick-Turn results are released within 48-72 hours whereas scheduled study reports are released within 21 days.
Proficiency Testing Schedule (2021-2022)
Pharma
PHARM21-4 October 6 - November 19, 2021
PHARM22-2 April 6 - May 20, 2022 Legal Information
Supelco is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany