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Laboratories of Pharmaceutics discipline provide a range of high-quality research equipment. The facilities are supervised and maintained by well-trained academic and support staff to facilitate interdisciplinary research in the faculty and collaborative research with other faculties across UiTM. We also promote work with other institutions and commercial companies, both nationally and internationally.
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Brand/Model |
Details |
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Autoclave 58 L |
Fedegari/FVG1 |
To disinfect anything that needs to be free of microorganisms. It can decontaminate solids, liquids, hollow items and instruments of varying shapes. |
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Automatic Topical and Transdermal Diffusion Cell System |
Hanson/Microette Plus |
For transdermal drug delivery or skin permeation test by using synthetic membrane or rat skin with automated sample collector |
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Bench Top Microcentrifuge |
ALC/4214 |
For microcentrifugation with max speed 14000rpm, capacity rotor 20-place 1.5/2.0 ml |
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Buchi Rotary Evaporator Rotavapor |
Buchi/ R-213 basic |
This equipment is design for the efficient and gentle removal of solvent from samples by evaporation. |
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Refrigerated Centrifuge |
Centurion/ K 241 R |
Use for sedimentation of mixtures or to separate two immiscible liquids, rotor type BRK5510 (max 4000rpm) |
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CO2 Incubator |
Nuaire/ NU5500E |
To maintain an optimal environment for cell growth, by providing carbon dioxide control in a humidified atmosphere with constant temperature |
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Completed Dry Block 27 holes & reacti- vap evaporators |
Pierce/ 18940 |
For performing heating and evaporating (by connecting to purified Nitrogen gas) that is required for sample preparation before analysis by GC, HPLC and other applications. |
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Dispersion Stability Analyzer |
L.U.M/ LumiFuge 112 |
For an easy and fast determination of stability and shelf-life of dispersion |
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Dissolution Tester |
Varian Venke/ VK7000 |
Dissolution tester with automated sample collector. Designed for testing of a variety of pharmaceutical compounds, including tablets, capsules, transdermal patches and membranes. |
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Fast Scan DSC |
Perkin Elmer/ Diamond DSC |
To measures the amount of energy (heat) absorbed or released by a sample as it is heated, cooled or held at constant temperature. DSC also performs precise temperature measurements. |
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Fixed Angle Medical Centrifuge |
Heraeus/ Labofuge 200 |
Use for sedimentation of mixtures or to separate two immiscible liquids, can use 5,7,10, and 15ml tube with a 12-place fixed angle rotor, max speed 5300rpm, min speed 1600rpm. |
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Freeze Dryer |
Labconco/ 77530-30 |
To remove water/moisture from some material such as from solution to powder form (e.g in food industry -make it easier to transport) or in pharmaceutical to increase shelf life of the product, or make them more stable, etc. [condenser reach till -45°C] |
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Freeze Dryer |
Scanvac / (Coolsafe 110) |
To remove water from some material such as from solution to powder form (e.g in food industry -make it easier to transport) or in pharmaceutical to increase shelf life of the product, or make them more stable, etc. [condenser reach till -110°C] |
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High Intensity Ultrasonic Liquid Processors |
SONICS Vibra-cell/ VCX 499 |
For sample preparation, cell lysing, disaggregation, homogenization, particle size reduction, soil testing, acceleration of chemical reactions, defoaming, and atomization, (e.g. to make the nanoparticle uniformly disperse) |
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High Pressure Homogenizer |
APV / 1000 |
High-pressure homogenizers are most commonly used for creating emulsions and for cell lysis when relatively large volumes are being processed. |
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Homogenizer |
PRO/ PRO 400 DEL |
The PRO400DEL is similar to the PRO400D but has a 41" stand (11 more inches) for homogenizing in taller vessels. It is a reliable, versatile, and durable benchtop homogenizer with a whole lot of power. |
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Humidity Chamber |
Jeiotech/ TH-PE-100 |
For precision temperature and humidity control |
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Humidity Chamber |
MMM/ CLIMACELL 111 |
For simulation of various climatic conditions such as testing stability of samples, working condition 0-99.9°C (without humidity) while 0-90°C (with humidity), humidity range 10-90% RH |
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Incubator |
Genlab/ LCI/27V/DIG |
The GENLAB Large Capacity Multipurpose Incubators offer a unique range of highly efficient, reliable and accurate units. Temperature range: ambient + 8 to 100ºC |
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Mastersaizer Particle Size Analyser |
Malvern Instrument/ Mastersizer 2000 entry |
With accessory Hydro SM - Small volume entry level wet dispersion unit. The Hydro SM is a cost effective wet sample dispersion unit designed for measuring samples in non-aqueous dispersants where solvent usage needs to be minimized. |
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Microcentrifuge 5424 |
Eppendorf/ 5424-000-010 |
Eppendorf 5424 Microcentrifuge features a 24-place capacity and speed up to 21,130 × g. Patented compressor technology reduces vibrations and protects your samples. |
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Nano Mill |
Netzsch/ Mini Cer |
Highly efficient centrifugal separation system enables the use of smallest grinding media from a diameter of 30 – 300 µm in reliable continuous operation. It is specially designed for wet grinding and dispersing processes especially "gentle dispersing" in the nanometer range. |
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Oven 111L |
MMM/ Venticel 111 Comfort |
Heating and drying oven with a patented thermospiral ventilation system which ensures faster, more even heating is achieved in the whole chamber |
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Portable Water Bath 3L |
FALC/ BO-D16 |
Water bath with adjusted temperature range from 5-300°C |
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Refrigerated Microcentrifuge |
Centurion/ K 2015 R |
For microcentrifugation with max speed 15000rpm, controlled temperature -9 to 40°C (rotor type 24x2ml) |
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Rheometer |
Anton Paar / Physica MCR301 |
For characterization of a material and determination of rheological properties, various rheology application test using Cone-and-plate/parallel-plate thermal chambers with Peltier temperature control (-40 to +200 °C), Concentric cylinder thermal chambers (-20 to +200 °C). Five types measuring geometries available CP25-1, PP25, CP50-1, PP50 and CC17. |
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Silverson L4RT Lab Mixer with Digital Technometer |
Silverson/ L4R |
Heavy duty mixer for mixing, emulsifying, homogenizing, disintegrating and dissolving, capacity up to 12liter, max speed 8000rpm (6000rpm under full load) |
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Sunscreen Protection Factor SPF Analyzer System |
Optometrics/ (SPF-290s) |
In-vitro evaluation of the sunscreen protection factors of various formulations and materials [determination of SPF value] |
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Syringe Pump Terufusion |
Terumo/ TE-331NW2S |
The syringe flow can be controlled, flow rate range 1 – 1200 mL/h, delivery setting range 0.1 – 999.9 mL (in 0.1 mL steps) |
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Texture Analyzer |
Stable Micro Systems / TA.XTplus |
For texture analysis, measuring physical product characteristic such as adhesiveness, gel strength, tensile strength, raft strength, lipstick break strength, consistency of cream, spreadability, etc. |
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Transdermal Franz Diffusion Cell System |
Permegear inc/USA/ (V6A-02) |
For transdermal drug delivery or skin permeation test by using synthetic membrane or rat skin with manually sample collector (6 slots available per run with receptor volume 7.5ml). |
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Ultra Low Freezer -86C |
GFL/ 6485 |
To freeze/store sample in temperature -80°C (±2°C) |
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Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) |
Waters/USA |
To separate components in a mixture, to identify and quantify each component (using FLR or PDA detector). |
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Ultra Turrax Homogenizer |
IKA LABTECHNIK ULTRA/ T 25 B |
Used for homogenizing, emulsifying or suspending, max speed 24000rpm, max volume 2L (with digital speed display) |
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Ultracentrifuge |
Beckman Coulter/ Max-TL |
For separation a mixture or particles from a solution with exceptional high speed max 120000rpm and temperature range 0 to 40°C. Need to use centrifuge tube 4.7ml (8 slots/run). |
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Ultrasonic Bath 10L |
Liarre/ Starsonic 90 |
Frequency 28-34kHz, mechanical timer (0-30 minutes), no temperature setting, equipped with stainless steel basket and cover. |
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Universal Table Top Centrifuge |
Heraeus/ Megafuge 1.0 |
Use for sedimentation of mixtures or to separate two immiscible liquids, with swing out rotor 4x400ml, [Max. RCF: 6,240 x g] |
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Vacuum Laboratory Reactor |
IKA/ LR2.ST |
Mini plant reactor system equipped with a 2 liter reactor vessel, heater, stirrer (speed range 8-290rpm), and temperature sensor. Use for mixing, dispersion and homogenization processes such as manufacturing cream, emulsion, min volume(stirring) 500ml,min volume (dispersing) 800ml, max volume 2000ml |
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Water Bath with Shaker |
Julabo/ SW22 |
To shake samples with controlled temperature, range +20 °C to +99 °C and adjustable shaking frequency 20-200rpm. |
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Zetasizer 1600 Zeta Potential and Size Analyzer |
Malvern Instrument/ (Nano ZS/UK) |
To measure zeta potential and also particle size (0.3nm – 10.0 microns). |
| EQUIPMENTS | CHARGE RATE (RM) | |||
| UNIT CHARGE | UiTM | PUBLIC INSTITUTE | PRIVATE INSTITUTE & INDUSTRIAL | |
| Autoclave 58L | per run | 25 | 50 | 75 |
| Automatic Topical and Transdermal Diffusion Cell System | per sample | 50 | 100 | 150 |
| Microcentrifuge | per run | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| Rotary Evaporator Rotavapor | per run | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| Refrigerated Centrifuge | per run | 20 | 45 | 70 |
| CO2 Incubator | per sample/ per day | 25 | 50 | 75 |
| Completed Dry Block 27 holes & Reacti-Vap Evaporators | per sample | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Dispersion Stability Analyzer | per sample | 40 (< 3 Months Stability) 80 (6 Months stability) 150 (1 Year Stability) 200 (2 Years Stability) |
60 (< 3 Months Stability) 100 (6 Months Stability) 180 (1 Year Stability) 250 (2 Years Stability) |
80 (< 3 Months Stability) 150 (6 Months Stability) 230 (1 Year Stability) 300 (2 Years Stability) |
| Dissolution Tester**1 | per run | 35 | 80 | 100 |
| Fast Scan DSC**1 | per sample | 50 | 100 | 150 |
| add on pan | 10 per pan | 10 per pan | 10 per pan | |
| Fixed Angle Medical Centrifuge | per run | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| Freeze Dryer Labconco | per day | 50 | 100 | 160 |
| Freeze Dryer Scanvac | per day | 60 | 120 | 150 |
| High Intensity Ultrasonic Liquid Processors |
per sample |
15 | 30 | 45 |
| High Pressure Homogeniser | per sample (min 500ml, max 1L) | 30 | 60 | 90 |
| Homogenizer | per sample | 30 | 50 | 100 |
| Humidity Chamber | per sample/per day | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Incubator | per sample/per day | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Mastersizer Particle Size Analyser**1 | per sample | 40 | 90 |
130 |
| Microcentrifuge | per run | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| Nano Mill | per sample | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| Oven 111L | per sample/per day | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Portable Water bath 3L | per day | 15 | 25 | 35 |
| Refrigerated Microcentrifuge | per run | 20 | 45 | 70 |
| Rheometer**1 | per sample/per test | 50 | 100 | 150 |
| Silverson L4RT Lab Mixer with Digital Technometer | per sample | 30 | 50 | 100 |
| Sunscreen Protection Factor SPF Analyzer System | per sample | 30 | 60 | 90 |
| Syringe Pump Terufusion | per day | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Texture Analyzer | per sample per one application | 40 | 80 | 120 |
| Transdermal Franz Diffusion Cell System | per sample | 15 | 30 | 45 |
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Ultra Low Freezer -86C |
per day |
15 | 30 | 45 |
| Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC )**1 | per sample | 50 | 100 | 150 |
| Ultra Turrax Homogenizer | per sample | 10 | 15 | 20 |
| Ultracentrifuge, Beckman Coulter**1 Price excluded sample tube (Sample tube RM35 / tube) | aqueous form per run | 200 | 260 | 320 |
| Ultrasonic Bath 10L | per day | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Universal Centrifuge, Megafuge 1.0 | per run | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| Vacuum Laboratory Reactor | per one mixing | 25 | 50 | 75 |
| Water Bath with Shaker | per run | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| Zetasizer | per sample | 40 (zeta potential only) 60 (size & zeta potential) |
90 (zeta potential only) 120 (size & zeta potential) | 130 (zeta potential only) 160 (size & zeta potential) |
| Skin Topography | per day | 30 | 60/panelist | 80/panelist |
| Ice Flake Maker | per bucket | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Semi Micro Balance | per sample | 50 | 60 | 80 |
| Glass Tube Homogenizer | per sample | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Tube Roller | per day | 25 | 50 | 50 |
| Orbital Shaker | per day | 25 | 50 | 50 |
| pH Meter | per sample | 15 | 25 |
30 |
| Conductivity Meter | per sample | 15 | 25 | 30 |
Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. Tommy Julianto Bustami Effendi Siti Fariha Bakri Noor Meliza Jamil |
