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- Alfa Chemistry Supplies Chromatography Standards for Calibration - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from Alex MillerReference standards play a pivotal role for testing labs. To ensure the validity of results in any type of testing, either environmental samples processing or testing pharmaceuticals, reference standards are a must. On November 17, 2020, Alfa Chemistry announced to provide varieties of ...
Views: 333 - How to Choose Pharmaceutical Packaging Materials? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2022 from Alex MillerThe packaging materials used for pharmaceutical tablets are in direct contact with the pharmaceuticals. Therefore, as a pharmaceutical manufacturer, when selecting packaging materials, it is necessary to understand some properties and characteristics of packaging materials and containers, to ...
Views: 333 - Mechanism of Action (MOA) of Disintegrant Excipients - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2021 from Alex MillerDisintegration is an early way to evaluate whether a drug is effective. The disintegration time is an important control index for tablets, capsules, and dripping pills. Disintegration means that the solid preparation disintegrates and dissolves or breaks into granules under specified conditions. ...
Views: 333 - Alfa Chemistry Released Ion Sensor Materials for Analytical and Chromatography Applications - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2021 from Alex MillerIn a recent statement this month, Alfa Chemistry announced that company is starting to provide a wide range of ion sensor materials that could be used for analytical and chromatography applications. With all the previously released products added together, now Alfa Chemistry supplies a ...
Views: 332 - What are 2D materials? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2023 from Alex Miller2D materials are layered materials composed of single or multiple atomic layers in terms of thickness and stacked between van der Waals forces. Initially, 2D semiconducting materials mainly focused on carbon-based materials, such as carbon nanotubes and graphene. According to a study by IBM, ...
Views: 332 - CD Formulation Shows the Ability of Coated Microneedle Preparation Technology for Novel Drug Delivery - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2024 from Alex MillerAdvancements in drug delivery technology have paved the way for more efficient and targeted treatment options. Among these innovations is the development of coated microneedle preparation technology, which has shown promising results in delivering novel drugs to patients. CD formulation ...
Views: 331 - Trace Metal Analysis: An Established Technique Driving Advances in Alternative Energy Materials - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2022 from Alex MillerFor the modern alternative energy field, qualitatively and quantitatively analyzing metal and heavy metal contaminants in battery components and semiconductor raw materials is of crucial importance. Aiming to play a role in the alternative energy industry, Alfa Chemistry recently demonstrated ...
Views: 330 - Alfa Chemistry Introduces a Full Range of Nanofibers - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2022 from Alex MillerOver the last year, Alfa Chemistry has launched varieties of nanomaterials such as nanoprisms and nanofoil. The high quality and fast delivery are well-recognized by the customers worldwide. Alfa Chemistry continues to shoulder the responsibility and plans to release more nanomaterial types. ...
Views: 328 - The Pros and Cons of Quaternary Ammonium Disinfectants (QACs) - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2022 from Alex MillerQuaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are a kind of widely used cationic surfactants. They are formed by the substitution of hydrogen atoms of ammonium groups by alkanes or aromatic hydrocarbon groups. The general formula is (R4N+) X-, where R is a hydrocarbon group or a phenyl group, and X- is a ...
Views: 328 - A Brief Introduction to Non-Functional Excipients - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2021 from Alex MillerExcipients are the general term for all materials in the prescription except the main active ingredients, such as binders, disintegrants, lubricants, fillers, etc. The choice of excipients for oral solid preparations is affected by factors such as the pharmacological and chemical properties of ...
Views: 327 - CD Formulation Begins to Offer Dosage Unit Uniformity Test - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2021 from Alex MillerHaving a cGMP-compliant laboratory and a series of state-of-the-art analytical instruments, CD Formulation recently announces to provide dosage unit uniformity test for scientists or companies that are engaged with drug development projects. Each unit-dose must have uniform active ...
Views: 327 - Basic Facts about Graphene - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2021 from Alex MillerGraphene originally exists in nature, but it is difficult to peel off a single-layer structure. 1mm thick graphite contains about 3 million layers of graphene. People discovered graphite a long time ago, but it wasn't until 2004 that graphene was discovered. This is because theoretical studies ...
Views: 326 - Alfa Chemistry: Carboxyl-functionalized Pheromone Plays A Role in Pest Management - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2022 from Alex MillerAfter launching alcohol-functionalized pheromones and aldehyde-functionalized pheromones in the previous months, the US-based chemical supplier Alfa Chemistry recently announced the release of carboxyl-functionalized pheromones for researchers worldwide. Over the past cascade, insect ...
Views: 325 - Alfa Chemistry—A Supplier of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2022 from Alex MillerAs a chemical supplier and a close partner for many pharmaceutical companies, universities and research institutions, Alfa Chemistry recently announces to offer a variety of synthetic chemical APIs, including: donepezil, dexmedetomidine hydrochloride, lenalidomide, parecoxib sodium, rivaroxaban, ...
Views: 325 - Certified Reference Materials for Chromatography Are Now Available at Alfa Chemistry - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2021 from Alex MillerHaving been involved with the analytical standards industry for years, Alfa Chemistry recently announces earlier this month that certified reference materials for chromatography are now available. Previously, the company has already released a wide range of chromatography standards for ...
Views: 324 - Alfa Chemistry Materials Launches Fuel Cell Catalysts for Renewable Energy Industry - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2022 from Alex MillerThe past decade has seen strong growth in the global renewable energy sector. The application of more renewable energy can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and diversify energy supplies. In response to the boom of green energy industries, Alfa Chemistry Materials decided to introduce a new ...
Views: 323 - Versatile and Flexible Silicone Polymers Are Now Available at Alfa Chemistry - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2021 from Alex MillerSilicone polymers such as PDMS have seen wide application in medical applications. In January, 2021, the US-based chemical supplier Alfa Chemistry announced the launch of silicone polymers, which are versatile and flexible and can be used in many scenarios. Together with previously released ...
Views: 323 - Alfa Chemistry Launches a Series of Graphene Materials - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2021 from Alex MillerGraphene has been established as one of the most influential materials on earth and its discovery won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2010. Having a wealth of expert knowledge in the field of graphene, Alfa Chemistry today announces the launch of a diversified graphene series for researchers from ...
Views: 322 - Alfa Chemistry Newly Releases Biological Stains for Laboratory and Diagnostic Use - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2022 from Alex MillerKnown as a credible supplier of numerous reagents and standards, Alfa Chemistry recently announced its partnership establishment with BASO and released an array of biological stains for medical and biological applications to aid in detecting structures within tissues. BASO is one of the ...
Views: 322 - CD Formulation Upgrades Its Database of Pharmaceutical Excipients, Cosmetic Ingredients, and Food Ingredients - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2023 from Alex MillerHaving long been providing pharmaceutical excipients, CD Formulation recently decided to upgrade its chemical database by adding more high-quality and cost-effective pharmaceutical excipients, cosmetic ingredients, and food ingredients. “Over the past decade, we have seen the rapid ...
Views: 322 - Disintegration Test Is Now Available at CD Formulation for Drug Analysis and Development - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2021 from Alex MillerCD Formulation owns a cGMP-compliant laboratory and a team of experts. Together with state-of-the-art analytical instruments, the company is capable of conducting analytical process development and validation services for drug formulation projects. Recently, CD Formulation announced that it now ...
Views: 320 - Alfa Chemistry Starts to Supply Quaternary Phosphonium Compounds for Formulation of Disinfectants and Antiseptics - by Submitted on May 16, 2022 from Alex MillerEarlier this month, the New York-based chemical supplier Alfa Chemistry announces its decision to start to provide quaternary phosphonium compounds (QPCs), which proves to be effective antimicrobial scaffolds with improved broad-spectrum activities compared to commercial Quaternary Ammonium ...
Views: 319 - CD Formulation Offers Customized Synthesis to Meet the Demand for Lipid Excipients - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2022 from Alex MillerAs a New York-based CRO company, CD Formulation has keenly observed that the demand for tailored pharmaceutical excipients is on the rise, especially over the past decade, as each formulation project may need unique excipients. In response to such a market trend, the management of CD Formulation ...
Views: 319 - Alfa Chemistry Materials Upgrades Magnetic Materials for Researchers and Manufacturers - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2021 from Alex MillerMagnetic materials are of technological importance because they are key components of motors, generators, and transformers. On December 22, 2020, Alfa Chemistry Materials, known as a provider of wide ranges of materials and chemicals, announced to have upgraded its supply of magnetic materials. ...
Views: 318 - Benefits of Protecting Groups in Organic Synthesis - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2022 from Alex MillerIn organic synthesis, a molecule may contain two or more functional groups. In order to prevent one of the functional groups from being destroyed by the reaction, a certain reagent is often used to protect it first, and the protective agent will be removed after the reaction is completed. The ...
Views: 318 - Alfa Chemistry Materials Optimized Its MOFs and COFs Compound Supply - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2021 from Alex MillerSince June 2021, Alfa Chemistry Materials has been optimizing its supply of MOFs and COFs compounds and today the company announces to have completed the upgrading work. Now a large variety of MOFs and COFs products are readily available for customers worldwide. MOFs are three-dimensional ...
Views: 317 - T,C&A Lab Offers Graphene Testing to Assure High Quality for Graphene and Graphene-based Products - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2021 from Alex MillerGraphene has exciting potentials to revolutionize fields of electricity, conductivity, energy generation, batteries, sensors and more. As a branch of Alfa Chemistry, T,C&A Lab has been recognized as a reliable provider of graphene analytical testing. Since the service was launched, many graphene ...
Views: 317 - T,C&A Lab Unveils Aerospace Materials Testing - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2022 from Alex MillerAerospace materials require the highest standards for reliability, as the failure of any key components would result in catastrophe or immeasurable losses. Hence, in a recent statement, Alfa Chemistry’s testing branch, T,C&A Lab, announced plans to provide one-stop solutions for aerospace ...
Views: 317 - Alfa Chemistry Enriches Supply of Anionic Surfactants - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2021 from Alex MillerAfter the release of amphoteric surfactants, this month Alfa Chemistry announced to enrich its supply of surfactants by adding anionic surfactants, which are surface actives that ionize negative charges in water. In the production of surfactants, anionic surfactants are most frequently used, ...
Views: 316 - Alfa Chemistry Intensifies Efforts on Transfer, Manufacturing and Modification of Graphene-Based Silicon-Carbon Composites - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2022 from Alex MillerEquipped with strong manufacturing platforms and efficient supply chains, Alfa Chemistry is a steady supplier of a wide range of highly performing graphene products, including graphene oxide, CVD graphene film, BioGraphene, doped graphene, functionalized graphene, and more. Considering that ...
Views: 316 - Alfa Chemistry Catalysts Releases Asymmetric Organocatalysts for Chemical Reactions - by Submitted on May 29, 2022 from Alex MillerAs a reliable source for versatile catalysts, Alfa Chemistry Catalysts today announces that it has launched a rich of collection of asymmetric organocatalysts, including chiral amines, chiral amino acids, chiral ammonium salts, chiral bicyclic guanidines, chiral diols, chiral imidazolidinones, ...
Views: 313 - Alfa Chemistry Integrates Its Product Portfolio of Environmental Goods Standards - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2021 from Alex MillerEnvironmental pollution is a huge problem for all humankind. To facilitate research work regarding to this field, Alfa Chemistry announces that it has integrated its product portfolio of environmental goods standards earlier this month. As for now, the company offers three types of environmental ...
Views: 313 - Alfa Chemistry Launches Expanded Offering of Fatty Amines for Diverse Applications - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2022 from Alex MillerDuring the past few years, the fatty amine market has grown at an accelerated pace. In order to facilitate scientists’ research work on fatty amines, earlier this month, Alfa Chemistry announced the offering of a large variety of fatty amines, a subcategory of fatty compounds that have found end ...
Views: 313 - CD Formulation Launches One-stop OEM/ODM and Analytical Testing Solutions for Cosmetics - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2022 from Alex MillerThe past decade has seen exponential growth of the cosmeceutical market in the personal care industry. There is increasing use of alpha hydroxy acids for skin rejuvenation as well as the use of vitamin C in topical formulations as an antioxidant. In response to such a trend, CD Formulation ...
Views: 313 - Liposomes as Drug Delivery Vehicles - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2022 from Alex MillerDue to the amphiphilic nature of lipids in liposomes, they can serve as candidate vehicles for drug delivery, and liposomes have received more attention than other systems because of their remarkable ability to deliver drugs to their target ...
Views: 312 - Pesticide Residue Analysis Now Available at Alfa Chemistry Testing Lab - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2020 from Alex MillerOn December 17, 2020, Alfa Chemistry Testing Lab, a cGMP-compliant laboratory of Alfa Chemistry, announced that pesticide residue analysis is now available. With extensive experience in the analytical testing field, the lab is capable of conducting analysis of various foods that might contain ...
Views: 311 - CD Formulation: Accelerated Shelf-Life Testing to Assess Drug Stability - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2022 from Alex MillerIn recent decades, shelf-life prediction is increasingly recognized as an important and necessary part of any new product development. Fully aware of this, CD Formulation, a New York-based CRO company reputed for high-quality drug pre-formulation services, announced earlier this month to have ...
Views: 310 - Key Points of Drug Stability Analysis - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2021 from Alex MillerThe purpose of the stability testing is to investigate how the raw materials or pharmaceutical preparations will change over time under the influence of temperature, humidity, and light, so as to provide a scientific basis for the production, packaging, storage, and transportation conditions of ...
Views: 310 - Alfa Chemistry Announces Offerings of COFs Linkers to Support Organic Frame Material Research - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2021 from Alex MillerThe past decade has seen an increasing interest in covalent organic frameworks (COFs) due to their enormous potential design space offered by the atomically precise spatial assembly of molecular organic building blocks. In January 2021, Alfa Chemistry announces the offering of COF linkers, to ...
Views: 309 - Alfa Chemistry Testing Lab Upgrades Water Analysis and Testing Services - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2021 from Alex MillerWater analysis is often viewed as the groundwork of studies of water quality, pollution, hydrology and geothermal waters. In order to better serve clients worldwide, Alfa Chemistry Testing Lab, a cGMP-compliant laboratory of Alfa Chemistry, today announces to upgrade its water analysis and ...
Views: 309 - T,C&A Lab Upgrades Thermal Insulation Materials Testing - by Submitted on May 16, 2022 from Alex MillerFor T,C&A Lab, Alfa Chemistry’s testing branch, the mission to help customers solve their varied testing needs remains unchanged no matter how things might get different. Very recently the lab announces to have completed upgrading of its thermal insulation materials testing service, which is ...
Views: 309 - Alfa Chemistry: Fluorescent Probes Hold Promises for Multiple Fields - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2022 from Alex MillerFairly recently, Alfa Chemistry announced the release of varieties of fluorescent probes, including ion probes, membrane potential probes, organelle fluorescent probes, and many other fluorescent probes, for research in multiple fields, such as clinical analysis, environmental monitoring, ...
Views: 308 - What are photosensitive materials? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2022 from Alex MillerPhotosensitive materials are made up of polymers that can undergo rapid physical and chemical changes in a relatively short period of time after being irradiated by light. Photosensitive materials are advanced by high production efficiency, high energy utilization rate, low organic volatile ...
Views: 308 - Alfa Chemistry Launches Anti-Virus Testing for Quaternary Ammonium Salt Fungicides - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2022 from Alex MillerAlfa Chemistry, a US-located chemical company reputed for supplying all kinds of quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), recently launched its new anti-virus testing service, aiming to test and analyze the antiviral function of various quaternary ammonium salt fungicides. Since the outbreak of ...
Views: 307 - CD Formulation Expands Its Service Portfolio for Drug Delivery Research - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2022 from Alex MillerAs a reliable service provider in pharmaceutical formulation development, CD Formulation constantly expands its service range and today announces to offer a comprehensive portfolio of services for drug delivery system (DDS) research, including microneedle technology services, oral thin films ...
Views: 307 - Nanomaterials News: Alfa Chemistry Offers Porous Nanomaterials - by Submitted on May 26, 2021 from Alex MillerThe emergence of nanotechnology has dramatically changed the functional possibilities of materials. Porous nanomaterials, such as zeolites and mesoporous silica, are promising materials being developed for biomedical applications such as drug delivery and imaging. In response to the growing ...
Views: 307 - A Brief Introduction to Functional PEGs - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2022 from Alex MillerDue to its biological inertness and good biocompatibility, polyethylene glycol (PEG) has a wide range of applications in the pharmaceutical industry, biological materials, cosmetics, and analytical science. A number of compounds, such as proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, drugs and liposomes, ...
Views: 306 - Alfa Chemistry Catalysts Releases Phenanthroline Ligands for Scientific Research - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2021 from Alex MillerEarlier this month, the management of Alfa Chemistry Catalysts announces to have released a new catalyst product line of phenanthroline ligands, which have found potential applications in a broad range of fields such as optical materials, organic chemistry and biomedicine. Phenanthroline is a ...
Views: 306 - Analytical News: Alfa Chemistry Testing Lab Releases Coating and Paint Testing Service - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2022 from Alex MillerEarlier this month, Alfa Chemistry Testing Lab, an independent third-party testing laboratory, announced its decision to launch a full range of coating and paint testing services for varieties of components and materials. Both in-lab testing and engineering that support research and development ...
Views: 306 - CD Formulation Newly Launches Drug Packaging Services for the Pharmaceutical Industry - by Submitted on May 05, 2022 from Alex MillerPackaging is another factor that decides the stability and integrity of drugs. Except for the role as an excipient producer and supplier, the US-based CRO company CD Formulation today announces that it newly launches a wide range of pharmaceutical packaging services, providing support throughout ...
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