Pharmaceutical Cleaning Validation – Residue Detection Method Selection

Q. What are the residue detection methods that can be used for cleaners? Does Alconox provide pharmaceutical cleaning validation information?

A. A pharmaceutical cleaning validation involves residue detection method selection. Residue detection method selection for cleaners can involve specific methods for specific cleaner ingredients such as; high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ion selective electrodes, flame photometry, derivative UV spectroscopy, enzymatic detection and titration, or it can involve non-specific methods that detect the presence of a blend of ingredients such as: total organic carbon, pH, and conductivity.

The FDA has approved both methods.  Specific methods seem to be more robust and possibly preferred, but we know non-specific methods with adequate rationales for their use have also been widely accepted. For investigations of failures or action levels, a specific method is usually preferable.

Yes, Alconox, Inc. has compiled a directory of residue detection methods for all Alconox brand detergents and pharmaceutical cleaning validation information. You can access whitepapers regarding pharma cleaning and residue detection at your convenience.

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