As a specialist in the design and manufacturing of laboratory containment solutions, CTS has focused on the production of custom laboratory containment, which has progressively led to the development of climate control enclosures which allow users to control the temperature and humidity.
Temperature and humidity control are crucial for accurate drug development and testing, as environmental conditions can significantly impact particle size distribution and drug delivery. Maintaining consistent environmental conditions will help minimise variability and ensure reliable data.
Changes in temperature and humidity can affect Particle Size Distribution; the size of aerosol particles produced by inhalers, for example, can impact where the drug is deposited in the respiratory tract. Higher temperatures or lower humidity can lead to larger particles, potentially reducing the amount of drug reaching the intended site.
Temperature and Humidity Control challenges with Active Drug Compounds; Temperature and humidity can influence drug delivery devices themselves, affecting the amount of drug released and its delivery to the lungs. The challenge that development laboratories face is to maintain a stable environmental condition while also providing a safe handling environment for active drug compounds.
CTS designs and manufactures a range of HEPA filtered Climatic Controlled enclosure systems and Glovebox systems that allow users to handle drugs safely, supporting both substance and user protection