Problem & answerP-03
Bulk or Tapped Density Out of Specification
Likely causes
- Cylinder filled with compaction
- Wrong number of taps
- Sample not representative
- Formulation or granule change
- Moisture difference
How to fix it
- 1Repeat the test strictly to the method (see Section 8).
- 2Check the tapped density tester settings.
- 3If confirmed, notify QA; capsule fill weight may need adjustment.
It is fixed when
Result within specification on a valid test.
Stop it coming back
- Train operators on the standard method.
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