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Our Roots as Experts in PM10 and PM2.5 Testing
Did you know Particle Technology Labs began as a testing service for companies needing to meet EPA environmental safety standards? While we are most known today for our testing for the pharmaceutical industry and our commitment to cGMP
Blessed. Thankful. These Words are More Than Cliches for a PTL Team Member
Kelli Hubert, Particle Technology Labs’ Customer Service Manager, highly values her work and her colleagues I can genuinely say that I am blessed to work at Particle Technology Labs and thankful for my coworkers. Without a doubt, I
Testing Particle Size by Laser Diffraction
Laser diffraction is a frequently requested technique in the particle characterization industry, but how do you know if it’s right for your material and process? The experts at Particle Technology Labs have years of experience evaluating powders, semi-solid
Vaccine Facts and the Role of Particle Size in Antigen Uptake
With more people getting their COVID-19 vaccines, a larger discourse on vaccination is occurring. Many questions are being presented. How are vaccines made? What is the safety of a vaccine? How is the efficacy of a vaccine determined?
Say Cheese … a Snapshot of Flowability in Cheese Powder!
Moisture Impact on Powders The physical properties of powders directly impact their processability. This probably isn’t a surprise to anyone, especially if you are previously aware of Particle Technology Labs and what we do for a living! Powder
What is the Difference Between Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Spring is upon us, and with it comes fluctuating weather conditions! You’re enjoying some warmer days, but also a little worried how the extreme changes in temperature may affect your products. Thermal analysis can help you better understand
What Is Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry and When Is It Used?
You need to characterize the pore structure of your product, but you’re unsure of how best to do so. You’ve done your research and found a technique called Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry (MIP) but it’s unclear if this is
Meet Senior Client Service Expert Aubrey Montana
Seventeen years ago, Aubrey Montana entered the universe of analytical contract laboratories. A young professional with a liberal arts degree, she answered a newspaper want ad for a report writer at a scientific company. That scientific company? Particle
PTL Receives ACIL Customer Quality Service Award for the Eighth Consecutive Year with Special Recognition for Timeliness
The American Council for Independent Laboratories (ACIL) has announced Particle Technology Labs as one of only 9 recipients of the ACIL Customer Quality Service Award for 2020. This is PTL’s eighth consecutive year in qualifying for this award. This
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Physical Measurement
What is the Difference Between Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Spring is upon us, and with it comes fluctuating weather conditions! You’re enjoying some warmer days, but also a little worried how the extreme changes in temperature may affect your products. Thermal analysis can help you better understand
Pore Size
What Is Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry and When Is It Used?
You need to characterize the pore structure of your product, but you’re unsure of how best to do so. You’ve done your research and found a technique called Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry (MIP) but it’s unclear if this is
Particle Size
PTL now offering USP 788, USP 789 and USP 787 Testing
Particle Technology Labs is pleased to announce we are now offering USP <788> Particulate Matter in Injections testing, USP <789> Particulate Matter in Ophthalmic Solutions testing, and USP <787> Subvisible Particulate Matter in Therapeutic Protein Injections testing. Parenteral