Analytical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry Services for Personal Care
Precision, safety, and compliance are non-negotiable in the personal care industry. At Q Laboratories, we deliver analytical chemistry solutions designed to support the development, validation, and release of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and hygiene products. Our GMP-compliant laboratory combines cutting-edge instrumentation with deep regulatory expertise to help you meet global standards and ensure product integrity from raw materials to finished goods.
Our Capabilities
We provide a comprehensive suite of analytical chemistry services specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of personal care formulations. Below is a brief, though not exhaustive, overview of our offerings:
- Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
- Conductivity
- Dissolution Analysis (USP <711>, Apparatus 1 & 2)
- Residue on Ignition (ROI)
- Loss on Drying
- Specific Gravity
- Optical Rotation
- Water Activity Determination
- Melting Range
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- GC-MS
- FTIR
- UV-Vis
- Heavy Metals (USP <232>, <233>)
- ICP-MS / ICP-OES
- Atomic Absorption (AA)
- Verify supplier and material compliance with pharmacopeial standards.
- Test identity, purity, and critical attributes using validated methods.
- Validate or adapt analytical methods to meet regulatory requirements.
- Assess impact of monograph updates and develop custom specifications when needed.
- Real-Time, Intermediate, Accelerated, Freeze/Thaw
- Active Assay, pH, Viscosity, Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
- Detect and quantify solvents per USP guidelines.
- Perform GC-based analysis using validated methods for accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure product safety by meeting regulatory limits for residual solvents.
- Sunscreen Assays
- Topical Analgesic Assays
Methodology & Regulatory Alignment
We offer flexible, GMP-compliant chemistry services aligned with globally recognized standards to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance. Our capabilities include:
- Compendial Methods: USP, FCC, EP, JP, KP
- Internal & Client-Specific Methods
- Method Development, Validation, Verification & Transfer
- Environmental Monitoring Support
- Purified Water & Water for Injection Testing
Our laboratory operates under strict GMP guidelines, supporting both standard and customized analytical needs with a strong focus on quality and regulatory alignment.
Instrumentation
(Example of Instrumentation – Not a Comprehensive List)
- HPLC
- GC / GC-MS
- ICP-MS / ICP-OES
- FTIR
- TOC / Conductivity Systems
- UV-Vis Spectrophotometers
- Optical Rotation Instruments
- Dissolution & Disintegration Apparatus
