The disintegration test is the time needed for a certain number of tablets to break down into smaller particles. This test is a pharmaceutical method developed to evaluate and ascertain how long a tablet can be dissolved in the human body or digestive tract characterized by the preparation being dissolved, dispersed, or softened.

Disintegration test is a pharmacopeia test requirement for most solid dosage forms, such as tablets, capsules, and enteric-coated tablets.

How SIG can help

SIG laboratory provides disintegration testing services on various tablet and capsule matrices. This testing service is useful in the early development of tablet formulations and determines the suitability of the time limit of your product with the pharmacopeia.

Method of Analysis

The disintegration tester is used to measure the disintegration for various tablets given by mouth, except for the chewed tablets before swallowing.