Reverse Engineering or Deformulation Analysis
Unlocking the Secrets of Complex Formulations with Reverse Engineering or Deformulation Analysis
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What Is Reverse Engineering or Deformulation Analysis?
Reverse engineering, also known as deformulation, is the process of breaking down (Tear down) a product into its individual components to understand its chemical, physical, and functional properties. It’s a critical tool used across industries such as:
- Pharmaceuticals: Understanding drug formulations, including generic product development.
- Materials: Various materials ranging from unique chemical formulations to cosmetics.
- Polymers and Plastics: Identifying additives, stabilizers, fillers and other key ingredients used.
- Cosmetics: Decoding active and inactive ingredients in various cosmetic products.
- Food and Beverages: Analyzing flavors, preservatives, and nutritional content.
By reverse engineering, businesses can gain valuable insights to innovate, replicate, or improve existing products.
Why Choose Reverse Engineering or Deformulation Studies?
- Competitor Analysis: Discover how leading products are formulated.
- Generic Product Development: Optimize formulations for bioequivalence and cost-efficiency.
- Troubleshooting: Identify issues in manufacturing or performance.
- Innovation: Enhance existing products or create superior alternatives.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure products meet industry standards.
At ResolveMass Laboratories Inc., we utilize state-of-the-art technologies to deliver detailed and accurate deformulation studies, including:
1. Material Identification
- Chemical Composition Analysis: Determine the identity and quantity of each component.
- Spectroscopic Techniques: Using FTIR, NMR, and Raman Spectroscopy to uncover molecular structures.
2. Polymer and Plastic Analysis
- Additive Identification: Stabilizers, plasticizers, antioxidants, etc.
- Molecular Weight Distribution: Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC).
- Thermal Analysis: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and TGA.
3. Pharmaceutical Deformulation
- API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) Quantification: Understand drug composition.
- Excipient Analysis: Identify binders, fillers, and coatings.
4. Food and Cosmetic Studies
- Flavor and Fragrance Profiling: GC-MS-based analysis.
- Preservative and Color Additive Analysis: Ensuring compliance and quality.
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References:
- Sharma Jyoti, Gupta Sunil, Sharma Nitin. (2023) Possible, Protocol for Deformulation Studies for Pharmaceutical Products. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine Research, 7(2), 111-116. DOI: 10.26855/ijcemr.2023.04.002