The pharmaceutical industry is one of the top five industries in the world, valued at more than $86 billion dollars back in 2015. In an industry comprised of various sectors, strict regulations have been put in place by the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure safety and quality on a global scale. The list is long, but one of the most important factors that could turn lifesaving materials into hazardous materials is climate control.
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Despite the many sterilization methods available today, steam sterilization continues to rise as a top choice because of its simple yet effective decontamination method. Through the use of an autoclave, this process involves four parameters: steam, pressure, temperature and time. A successful cycle directly exposes the contaminated items to steam at the required temperature and pressure for the specified time.
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From the discovery of DNA and penicillin to x-rays and microwaves, laboratories are the starting point for some of the greatest scientific breakthroughs. As technology advances, behind every great scientist you will find an exceptional set of tools. To ensure experiments are not jeopardized, data loggers are utilized throughout the laboratory environment to maintain the proper environmental conditions, as well as a validation tool for autoclaves, incubators and testing.
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