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MASTER VALIDATION PROGRAMME DOCUMENTS

SOP : VALIDATION OF WATER SYSTEM


Perfect Consultants

Document Type : SOP

Authoring Group: PERFECT CONSULTANTS

Date : 30/05/2002

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NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER

SOP FOR REGENERATION OF RESINS


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REGENERATION OF RESINS

REGENERATION OF CATION EXCHANGER.


NOTE : DURING REGENERATION OF CATION BED ENSURE THAT THE
DEGASSER PUMP IS "OFF".

 Take approx. 28 L D. M. water in HDPE regeneration tank. Add approx. 14 liters


of 33% Hydrochloric acid solution to it. Mix. Keep it ready for injection. (Quantity
requirement to be calculated as per system design)
 Open raw water inlet valve. Open valves of A. C. Filter.
 Check whether all the valves of Cation Exchanger are closed.
 Dip the free end of PVC tube attached to valve of Cation exchanger into the
Hydrochloric acid solution.
 Open valves & control an injection rate of Hydrochloric acid solution into the
Cation exchanger required as per the system design. (in order to suck the acid
solution by Venture principle - direction of flow is with gravity during regeneration &
against gravity during normal operation).
 As soon as the injection of Hydrochloric acid solution is over, close valve & rinse
for 20 minutes.
 After 20 minutes close the valves & up rinse the Cation exchanger.
 Check the pH. Continue rinsing until the pH reaches between 2.0 to 3.0 .If the pH
is less than 2.0, continue up rinsing for some more time.
 Frequency of regeneration: Twice a week.

REGENERATION OF ANION EXCHANGER.


NOTE : DURING REGENERATION OF ANION BED ENSURE THAT THE
DEGASSER PUMP IS "OFF".

 Take approx. 36 liters of D. M. Water in HDPE regeneration tank.


Dissolve approx. 4 kg of Sodium Hydroxide into it. (Quantity requirement to be
calculated as per system design)
 Open raw water inlet valve. Check whether valves of A. C. filter of the Cation
exchanger are open & all the valves of Anion exchanger are closed.
 Dip the free end of PVC tube attached to Anion exchanger into the Caustic
solution.

 Open valves & control the opening of valve in such a way so as to maintain an
injection rate of 3.5 liters/minute of caustic solution into the Anion Exchanger,
required as per the system design.
(in order to suck the acid solution by Venture principle-direction of flow is with
gravity during regeneration & against gravity during normal operation).

 As soon as the injection of Caustic solution is over immediately close valve &
down rinse Anion exchanger at least for 30 minutes.

 After 30 minutes, close valve. Open valve for up rinsing of exchanger for 15
minutes.

 During up rinsing, switch "ON" the main switch as well as the switch of panel
board in order to start the de-gasser pump.

 Ensure that all other switches are in "OFF" position & level of water is
maintained more than half in the de-gasser tank.

 Check conductivity & pH. Conductivity should be less than 30 mho/cm & pH
between 7.5 & 9.5. If the conductivity is higher than 30 mho/cm or pH is higher than
9.5, up rinsing may be continued for some more time.

 Frequency of regeneration : Twice a week .


NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER

SOP FOR REGENERATION OF MIXED BED ION EXCHANGER


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REGENERATION OF MIXED BED ION EXCHANGER

 Take approx. 6 liter of D. M. water in HDPE regeneration tank & add approx. 3
liters of 33 % Hydrochloric acid Solution to it & mix it. (Quantity requirement to be
calculated as per system design)
 Dip the free end of PVC tube attached to valve of Mixed Bed ion exchanger in to
the solution prepared.
 Take 10 liter of D. M. Water in another HDPE regeneration tank. Dissolve 1.25
kg of Sodium hydroxide into it. (Quantity requirement to be calculated as per system
design)
 Dip the free end of PVC tube attached to valve of Mixed Bed ion exchanger into
the solution prepared.
 Open raw water inlet valve.
 Check whether the valves of A. C. filter, valves of Cation exchanger, valve
between De-gasser tank & de-gasser pump, of Anion Exchanger is open.
 Switch "ON" the main switch as well as the switch of panel board in order to start
the de-gasser pump. Ensure that all other switches are in "OFF" position & level of
water is maintained more than half in the de-gasser tank.
 Close all valves in use. Open valves for backwash of Mixed Bed ion exchanger
for 10 minutes. Then close all the valves of mixed Bed ion exchanger for 5 minutes
for setting of mixed resins.
(This operation helps to segregate the anion & Cation exchange resins in the mixed
bed depending on their density differences.
 Open valves & control opening of valves such a way that the caustic injection
should take minimum 10 minutes.
 As soon as the injection of caustic solution is over, immediately close valve &
rinse for 10 minutes.
 Open valves control opening of valve such that the Acid injection takes at least 10
minutes in to Mixed Bed ion exchanger.
 As soon as the injection of Hydrochloric Acid solution is over, immediately close
valve 12 for rinsing of acid for 10 minutes.
 After 10 minutes close valves, start the blower for 10 minutes & open valves for
allowing air to escape. This will re-mix the resin bed.
 Immediately open valves to give final rinsing. After 15 minutes, check
conductivity & pH; the conductivity should be less than 1 mho/cm & pH between 6.5
to 7.2.
 Frequency of regeneration : Twice a week
NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER

ON-LINE ALUM DOSING USING A DOZER PUMP


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 Check the level of the Alum solution in the white HDPE tank below the dozer, the
level should be more than 1/4th of volume of the tank . If not, then prepare Alum
solution as per requirement.

 Check whether the dozer pump is primed; by switching "ON" the dozer the liquid
should be visible in the discharge line. Carry out the priming if required.

 Adjust the stroke of the pump through the stroke scale to get the desired rate. The
stroke rate is adjusted to get the required quantity of alum. (Usually the stroke is kept
at 35 & the speed is adjusted to 25 and the time is set suitably to achieve dozing of 10
ppm.)

Priming Procedure :
 Remove the four-function valve assembly.
 Pour the dozing solution through the suction line till the head is filled.
 Fit the four-function valve assembly.
 Switch "ON" the power, pull the pressure release knob (red & black) out, until the
Alum solution come out in the discharge tube.

Preparation of Alum solution:


 Weigh approx. about 1.5 kg. of Alum in a polybag .
 Take about 70 L of water in a 100L of HDPE container & add Alum.
 Stir vigorously to dissolve. Make up the volume to 100 L in HDPE container, stir
& then transfer the solution to 100 L HDPE container below the dozer.

CALCULATION OF QUANTITY OF ALUM DOSING

Example :
Water Consumption per hour = Approximately 5000 L.
Required dosing = 10 PPM i.e. 10 g for 1000 L.
50 g for 5000 L.
But the Alum used for dosing is 1.5 % w/v
100
Therefore Alum Dosing required / hr = 50 X ---- = 3300 ml.
1.5
Adjustment of dozer pump knobs :

Example :

Full capacity of dozer pump = 40 L per hour if both "Speed" & "Stroke" knobs are at
100% of full rating.
Say……
Speed ( Stroke frequency adjustment) is kept at 25 i.e. 25% of full rating.
Stroke( Stroke length adjustment ) is kept at 35 i.e. 35% of full rating .
Therefore Capacity of dozer pump = 25% times 35% of full rating .

25 35
= ----- x ---- x 40000
100 100

The same is checked for actual output.


NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER

SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE TREATMENT


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 Check TDS of feed water before unloading into the underground tank, using a
portable meter (Limit : Not more than 150 PPM) & record the same. If the TDS is
more than 150 PPM, do not proceed further.
 Take sodium hypochlorite solution, previously analysed for free chlorine,
 For quantity refer " Free chlorine Percentage - Quantity of Hypochlorite required
" Chart.
 Open the inlet of underground tank.
 Add Sodium Hypochlorite solution into the inlet pipe of the tank. Record the
quantity of sodium hypochlorite solution added.

QUANTITY OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (COMMERCIAL GRADE )


REQUIRED FOR DOSING 10000 LIT OF WATER.

1. Free chlorine required is generally 1 to 3 PPM

i.e 1 Kg in 10,00,000 L
10 g in 10,000 L (1 tanker)

2. Free chlorine present in sodium hypochlorite varies between 6.5% to 13% w/v

If free chlorine is 10% w/v, to maintain 1 PPM of chlorine, sodium hypochlorite


required is

10 X 100
----------- = 100 ml
10

Use following charts for calculating sodium hypochlorite dosing.


PERCENTAGE OF FREE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
CHLORINE PRESENT REQUIRED FOR DOSING
6% to 7% 300 ml
7% to 8% 275 ml
8% to 9% 100 ml
9% to 10% 100 ml
10% to 11.5% 100 ml
11.5% to 13% 100 ml
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DETERMINATION OF UV LIGHT DOSING


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Measure the flow rate of water through the UV light chamber. This to be done by
collecting water for one minute in a bucket and checking the volume in liters. Calculate
the quantity of water per second by dividing with 60. This gives flow rate in liters per
second (LPS).

Note the volume of UV light chamber in liters.

Calculate the residence time of water in UV light chamber by following formula…

Volume of UV light Chamber in liters


Residence Time = ---------------------------------------------
Flow rate (LPS)

Minimum dosage required (at 2538 Angstrom) for effective killing of microorganisms is
30000 microwatts sec./cm. sq.

Calculate minimum UV intensity required.


30000
Minimum UV intensity required = ----------------------- microwatts/ cm. sq.
Residence time

Convert microwatts in to milliwatts by dividing with 1000.


NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER

OPERATION OF THE MULTICOLUMN DISTILLATION STILL


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Procedure :

1) Start the DM water line and check the conductivity of the DM water to be fed
to the distillation still.
2) Fill the DM water surge tank completely with DM water.
3) Check that both the steam valves on the top of each column are open.
4) Open the main steam inlet valve and let steam into the 1st column, close
the drain valve.
5) Put "ON" the main switch of the distillation still panel and start the feed
water pump
6) Adjust the flow of the DM feed water depending upon the inlet steam pressure and
start the cooling water.
7) After some time water droplets followed by steam will start coming out from the
top steam valves in the 1st column. When a continuous flow of steam comes from
both the valves, close the lower valve first and then close the upper valve.
8) Similarly water droplets followed by steam will come out from the top valves of the
2nd column. When a continuous flow of steam comes, close both the valves, first
the lower valve and then the upper valve.
9) Proceed as in Step 8 for the 3rd column and then 4th column.
10) Now distilled water will start coming out from the outlet hose.
11) Dump off initial 10 liters of distilled water and check the conductivity of the same.
12) After the day's operation close the main steam inlet valve, open the lower drain,
keep the feed water running for some time to cool the system.
13) Close the feed water and open all steam valves on the top of each of the four
columns.
1. Adjust the feed water flow and the cooling water flow depending upon the inlet
steam pressure such that there is full utilization of steam energy.

2. Adjust and set the dumping valve such that if the conductivity of hot distilled water
goes above 1.0 micromhos, the dumping valve automatically dumps the distilled
water and continues dumping the distilled water till the conductivity of the distilled
water is below 1.0 micromhos.

3. Periodically clean the 18-micron SS filter on the DM water feed line so that there is
a proper flow of feed water.

4. Take care to see that the DM water surge tank is never empty to prevent air
entrapment in the feed water line.

5. Undertake de-scaling of the distillation still annually or when the conductivity nears
the set limit or when the distillate quantity is lower than the rated quantity.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER

ST-077 OPERATION OF UV INTENSITY METER


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Ultraviolet rays from suitably shielded lamps have been used to reduce the number of
microbes in the atmosphere.

The maximum germicidal activity of the ultraviolet light is shown at a non-ionizing


wavelength of 2537 Angstroms. This wavelength produces excited molecules within the
microbial cells, resulting in damaging intracellular chemical reactions, which may lead to
the death of the cell. But for this a high enough intensity of ultraviolet light has to be
maintained for a sufficiently long period of time in order to kill vegetative cells, sporing
bacteria and moulds.

The dosage of ultraviolet light is measured in microwatts seconds per square centimeter.
The intensity of the ultraviolet rays obtained from the shielded lamps decreases on
constant use and may fall below the required minimum level of 880 microwatts seconds
per square centimeter. Thus it is necessary to monitor the intensity of the lamps/tubes at
regular intervals. For the purpose of monitoring the efficiency of the ultraviolet lamps,
the Black Ray Ultraviolet Intensity Meter is used.

PROCEDURE FOR TESTING OF LAMPS

1. Wear safety goggles while handling the Black Ray UV Meter and while performing
the tests.
2. Connect the sensor cell to the UV meter at the corresponding polarities.
3. Check the sensor cell window to ensure that it is clean.
4. Install the metal reduction screen over the sensor cell window.
5. Check the output of the UV lamp monthly in the following manner:
a. Clean the lamp or tube with a lint-free cloth dampened with Isopropanol 70%.
b. Place the sensor cell directly on the lamp or tube about 4 to 6 cm from either
end of the light and also from the center of the light.
c. Take three readings and calculate the average.
d. Replace the lamp or tube if the average reading is below 880 microwatts per
square cm .
e. Check new lamps or tubes according to the above mentioned procedure, note
the new readings and label the lamp with installation date. Check the
intensity of tubes every month and record.
f. Maintain a daily record of burning hours and efficiency of each lamp / tube in
the various production departments.

Frequency of Measuring Intensity of UV Lamps = Monthly


Measurement of Burning Hours = Daily

POLICY FOR REPLACEMENT OF UV LAMPS :

The UV lamps are replaced if the intensity falls below 80 microwatts / sq. cm. or they are
replaced after a maximum of 3000 burning hours.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER

DM WATER FILTER CLEANING


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INTRODUCTION

DM water filters are periodically removed and cleaned to ensure a high quality and
constant flow rate of DM water passing through it. Cleaning also prevents clogging in the
filters.

PROCEDURE

A. NORMAL CLEANING

1. Remove the DM water filters from the housing.


2. Unscrew the cartridge and remove the rubber washers if any at both ends of the
cartridge.
3. Clean the washers and the cartridge thoroughly with distilled water.
4. Back flush for 10 minutes with hot pre-filled distilled water.
5. Flush if possible for 10 minutes with hot pre-filled distilled water and fix it back to
the housing for use.
6. Flush the housing for 3 to 4 minutes with water before using the water and check
the flow rate.

If the above procedure is not adequate to give a good flow rate and some amount of
clogging still persists then, soak the cartridge for 2 to 4 hours in 2% Nitric Acid
solution. After soaking in acid, wash the cartridge in free-flowing DM water till
free from traces of acid. Back flush for 10 minutes with filtered hot distilled water.
Forward flush if possible for 10 minutes with filtered hot distilled water and fit it
back to the housing for use.

Frequency of cleaning: Fortnightly

Various SS filters on the DM water line which are cleaned as follows:


1. Two 10 microns filters on the vial/ampoule washing machine.
2. One 20 microns filter on rubber stopper washing line.
3. One 18 microns filter on the feed water for multicolumn distillation still.
4. One 40 microns filter and one 20 micron filter on DM line prior to the UV dis-
infection bank.
5. One SS disc filter for tray washing and one for rubber stopper washing (both 10
microns).
6. One 40 microns filter after mix bed of DM plant.
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DM WATER LINE - USE OF UV BANK


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INTRODUCTION

The DM water line is incorporated with a UV bank comprising of six tubes in series for
the purpose of reduction of microbial load in the DM water before it is finally used for
the purpose of container washing. For the effective functioning of the bank, the tubes
have to be cleaned every day before and after operations.

PROCEDURE

1. Before starting the DM water line, clean each and every tube on the six UV bank by
manually operating the built in brushes forward and backward ten times.
2. Now start the DM water line and discard the first five liters of water that flows
through the bank.
3. Again clean each and every tube by moving the brush forward and backward thrice
as the water continues to flow through the bank. Discard about 3 liters of this water
also.
4. Now start the UV bank and use the water for operation.
5. After the day's operation, close the UV bank and clean the tubes by moving the
brushes forward and backward and flush out some water.

NOTE :

1. Check the intensity of the UV tubes in the bank and maintain a record and/or
maintain a burning hours record (monthly).
2. The cleaning brushes should be periodically serviced so that they are not jammed.
3. UV tubes should be changed after 3000 burning hours or when the intensity goes
below (8.8 x 100) microwatts/cm2, whichever is earlier.
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DM WATER PLANT REGENERATION


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1st BED-CATION BED

 Cation bed is regenerated with Hydrochloric Acid


[Quantity of acid solution - 48 Lt. HCl + 55 Lt. DM water (strength solution =
14%)].

Step : open specific valves of Cation bed container to introduce acid by down-flow.
(In certain equipment there is arrangement to introduce acid by suction, which is
obtained by Venture effect). The flow is adjusted by adjusting the valve. After the
HCl solution addition/ suction is complete, close the suction valve and open
respective valves completely to drain and rinse the Cation bed.

 Rinsing of the bed is done for 15 minutes to 20 minutes and this rinse is down-
flow rinse.
 For the up-flow washing of anion bed close the respective valves and open the
specific valves to drain till the pH of outlet water is 3.5 to 4.5

2nd BED ANION BED

 Anion bed is regenerated using alkali.


[Quantity of alkali solution - 13.6 kg Sodium hydroxide + 136 Lt. DM water
(Strength solution = 14%)].

Step : open specific valves to introduce alkali solution to anion bed. (In certain
equipment there is arrangement to introduce acid by suction, which is obtained by
Venture effect). Control the suction of alkali with specific valve such that the
addition / suction of the alkali takes place in 20 minutes to 30 minutes. After the
addition / suction is over, close suction valve and open respective valve completely
for the flow-down rinse of anion bed; the down-flow rinse is given for 15 to 20
minutes.

 After down-flow rinsing is complete give up-flow rinse to the anion bed.
 For the up-flow washing of anion bed close the respective valves and open the
specific valves to drain. After up-flow washing is complete, check pH of drain
water should be around 9 to 9.5 and continue rinsing the bed till the conductivity of
the water is adequate.
MIXED BED :

 Firstly backwash has to be given to the mixed bed for the purpose of separating
Cation and anion resins. The backwash is given for 30 minutes.
 For Back Wash: open the respective valves and also open air release valve at the
top; after backwash Cation resin will settle at the bottom and anion resin will
remain at the top. This separation can be observed on the lower view panel on the
bed.

 For the mixed bed, first regenerate the anion portion of the bed i.e. the top portion
using alkali.
 Quantity of alkali to be used = 2.5 kg NaOH + 25 Lt. Water (10%).

 Close all the valves; inlet and other valves on mixed bed for settling of resin on
mixed bed.

 Now start the addition / suction of alkali in mixed bed by opening respective
valves.

 Now for rinsing of the alkali, keep the same valves open except keep suction
valve and rinse for 30 minutes.

 To regenerate the Cation portions of the bed i.e. the bottom portion using acid.

 For acid treatment of mixed bed, close all valves. Open suction valve.
 Quantity of acid to be used = 6 Lt. Of HCl + 12 Lt. Of water.

 Open respective valves adjusting the flow such that the acid is added or sucked in
20 min. approximately.

 After all the acid has been added or sucked, close suction valve and fully open
valves to rinse the lower Cation area of the mixed bed for 20 min. to 30 min.

Note that introduction of acid/alkali on all beds is from top to bottom. After acid
treatment and rinsing of mixed bed go in for air mixing of mixed bed.

AIR MIXING
 Close all valves.
 Open respective valves. Open the air valve on top of mixed bed.
 Open the drain valve and bring the water level in the mixed bed to half. [Observe
from the view glass of the container].
 Open the air inlet valve and open vent valve and observe thorough mixing of
resins from view glass.
 After air mixing is complete, close all valves.
 Open air vent valve for some time to remove air entrapped and completely fill the
mixed bed with water and wait till the water comes out from the air vent. Let water
flow from the air vent for 10 to 15 minutes. After 15 min. open the drain, valve and
wash all the beds and check the pH of the final water, continue washing the beds till
the pH of the final water is 5.5 to 7.5 and the conductivity is within limits.
CARBON BED :

 Close the valve feeding water to Cation column and then turn the re-circulation
pump to switch off position.
 Open respective valves and allow draining for 2 minutes. Valves should be
opened to the extent that a pressure of 10lb/in is shown on the main pressure gauge.
 Open respective valves and allow backwash for 5 minutes. Ensure complete air
removal by back-washing further if required.
 Open specific valve to remove air from carbon bed.
 Open and close respective valves for normal operation of carbon bed.
 Allow draining for 1 minute.
 Close & open respective valves for normal operation.
 Open conductivity meter valves to give a flow rate of 500ml/min. and check
conductivity.

The limits are as follows :


For CA320 NMT 30 microsiemens/cm2.
For MB300 NMT 3 microsiemens/cm2.

If the conductivity is found to be within limits, open all valves supplying water to the
point of use. Check the conductivity again after 2 hours and record.

Alert limits for Regeneration are as follows :

For CA320 NMT 20 microsiemens/cm2.


For MB300 NMT 2.5 microsiemens/cm2.
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CLEANING OF THE HEADER TANK (DM WATER RESERVOIR)


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INTRODUCTION
Sometimes vial/ampoule washing machine is equipped with a header tank, which is a DM
water reservoir, which provides continuous DM water for every washing cycle of the
vials and ampoules. As per GMP it is necessary to periodically dismantle the tank and
clean it thoroughly.

PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the electric supply to the solenoid valve.
2. Remove the flexible water supply hose.
3. Dismantle the header tank from the washing machine and take it near the distillation
still.
4. Remove the side lid of the tank by unscrewing the stainless steel nuts with the help
of the spanner and also remove the rubber gasket.
5. Flush the inner portion of the tank with hot (80°C) distilled water for 5 min.
6. Scrub the inside of the tank, the lid and the gasket with a clean sponge and again
rinse the tank, lid and gasket three times with hot distilled water.
7. Clean the water level indicator by passing hot distilled water through it 3 times.
8. Clean the flexible water supplying hose by passing through it hot distilled water and
steam directly from the distillation still.
9. Fix the lid back to the tank along with the gasket. Tighten the nuts and assemble the
tank back to the washing machine.
10. Re-connect the electric supply to the solenoid valve, and fix back to the cleaned
flexible water supply hose to the tank.

Note : Everyday at the end of the days operation on the machine, drain the water
from the header tank completely, as stagnant water is a source of microbial
proliferation.

Frequency of cleaning : Weekly

In case of high microbial counts or presence of Pseudomonas and E Coil


1) Proceed as in Step 1 to Step 5.
2) Steam the tank from the inside for 10 minutes ensuring that the steam passes
through the glass level indicator also.
3) Wash the lid, nuts, bolts and gasket with hot distilled water and then steam them 5
minutes.
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CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR DISTILLED WATER STORAGE TANK


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INTRODUCTION
The distilled water storage tank is used to collect and store pyrogen free distilled water
obtained from the distillation still. It has to be stored at a temperature of 80°C to keep it
pyrogen free.

Apart from being pyrogen free the distilled water should also be free from any particulate
matter, hence, to ensure this, the distilled water storage tank is periodically cleaned
thoroughly and record maintained.

PROCEDURE

1 Put the heaters off and drains all the distilled water in the tank from the bottom
drain outlet. Now disconnect the tank from the multicolumn distillation still. Tilt the
tank on the floor and dismantle the heating elements, washers and temperature-
sensing element.

2 Clean the tank from inside using clean sponge and filtered flowing DM water. If
any sticky particles are observed, use a nylon scrubber and 0.05% Benzalkonium
Chloride solution (50%) for cleaning and then thoroughly rinse with flowing DM
water.

3 Finally rinse three times with freshly collected pyrogen free distilled water.
Similarly, rinse the heating element, washers and the temperature sensor with only
fresh pyrogen free distilled water thrice.

4 Fix the heating elements with washers, and the temperature sensor to the tank and
put the tank upright. Close the tank with the lid and connect it to the multicolumn
distillation plant. Start the multicolumn distillation plant and collect about 50 liters
of distilled water in the tank and then bottom drain completely.

5 Now collect the required amount of distilled water in the tank, and maintain it at
80°C until use.
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CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR DM WATER SURGE TANK


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FREQUENCY - MONTHLY
INTRODUCTION
The DM water surge tank acts as a reservoir of DM water for the purpose of supplying
feed water to the multi-column distillation still. It is also a reservoir for the purpose of
running the overnight DM water re-circulation loop via the DM water resin beds to keep
the bio-burden of the DM water low.

The surge tank receives the DM water from the final mixed bed after it is passed through
a UV dis-infection system. Since this tank stores water for critical operations, the tank
has to be periodically cleaned to get rid of the resin fines from the DM bed and other
particulate matter. These may find its way from the DM bed into the tank as well as to
reduce the bio-burden of the DM water. To the surge tank, two pumps are connected; one
is the feed water pump which pumps this water to the multi-column distillation still and
the second pump is for the overnight DM water re-circulation.

PROCEDURE
1. Open the lid of the tank and drain the water completely from the tank by opening
the bottom drain.
2. Disconnect the pipes connecting the tank to the feed water pump and the re-
circulation pump.
3. Remove the ball float, if there is float valve in the tank.
4. Clean the tank from inside thoroughly by using a clean sponge and filtered flowing
DM water keeping the bottom drain open throughout the washing.
5. If any sticky particulate matter is observed on the sides or bottom of the tank, use a
nylon scrubber with 0.05% Benzalkonium Chloride solution for cleaning and then
thoroughly rinse with filtered flowing DM water keeping the bottom drain outlet
open.
6. Finally rinse three times with hot distilled water. Drain the tank during each time of
rinsing.
7. Similarly clean the lid and the ball float.
8. Reconnect all the disconnected pipelines.
9. Close the bottom drain outlet and collect fresh DM water from the DM water plant
and close the lid and clamps.
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FREQUENCY OF CLEANING: WEEKLY


DISTILLED WATER :
1. Fresh distilled water is collected every week from the distillation still for the
following analysis:
a. For chemical analysis as per IP in a clean stoppered flask.
b. Microbial count comprising of total microbial count and test for the absence of
E. Coil and Pseudomonas species in a clean pre-sterilized stoppered flask.
c. For pyrogen testing in a clean pre-sterilized stoppered flask.
2. After analysis, a copy of the test report is submitted to the sterile department along
with alert remarks in case of adverse results.
3. The distilled water used for the rinsing of containers, rubber stoppers and
equipment is stored at 80°C.

De-mineralized Water
1. DM water is collected from pre-fixed locations for the following analysis.
a. For chemical analysis as per IP it is collected in a clean stoppered flask from
the point of use on the vial/ampoule washing machine. (every week)
b. For microbial analysis, which comprises of total microbial count and test for
the absence of E. Coil and Pseudomonas species it is collected in clean pre-
sterilized stoppered flasks from the following points and tested separately.
(every week)
i. After in line UV manifolds.
ii. From vial/ampoule washing machine storage tank (header). While
collecting extreme precautions are taken to prevent chance microbial
contamination.
c. Conductivity of the DM Water in use is checked everyday and record
maintained in the sterile department.

Acceptance Criteria
Chemical Analysis
DM water : As per Pharmacopoeia
Distilled water : As per Pharmacopoeia
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Microbial Limits:
DM water total T.M.C. limit = Not more than 50 cfu/ml.
Distilled water total T.M.C. limit = Not more than 10 cfu/ml.

Conductivity Limits:
DM water = Not more than 3.0 microsiemens
Distilled water = Not more than 1.0 microsiemens

The microbial count of the DM water should be low. The DM plant beds are the main
source of potential growth of microorganisms and stagnant water in DM beds leads to
microbial proliferation. Flowing water through the beds keeps the microbial count low.
Hence it is necessary to keep a continuous flow of water through the beds at the end of
the day when the plant is not in use. Hence this continuous flow of water can be achieved
with the help of re-circulation loop which is kept 'ON' throughout the night and also when
plant is not in use.

PROCEDURE:

1. Close the valve between the mixed bed and surge tank to present draining of water
in the beds.
2. Then close the valve between carbon bed and Cation bed.
3. Then start the re-circulation pump and open the valve between the surge tank and
the Cation bed.
4. Then open the valve between the mixed bed and surge tank.
5. Now the pumps will take water from surge tank and pump into Cation bed, anion
bed and then to the mixed bed and water will be back to surge tank, after passing
through UV disinfection tube and 40 micron SS filter, thus completing the re-
circulation loop.
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A. PURPOSE
This calibration is performed to determine the actual UV sensitivity of the Bacillus
subtilis and /or Saccharomyces cerevisiae challenges used in the performance test
methods leading to actual log reduction obtained at doses of 38000 mW-sec/cm 2 for B.
subtilis & 16000 mW-sec/cm2 for S. cerevisiae.

B. APPARATUS
Assemble an apparatus in which a small stirred sample can be irradiated in a nearly
collimated beam. The radiometer can then be used to measure the intensity (I0).
A UV lamp (not the unit under study) equivalent to pressure to the lamp to be used in the
system shall be wired to a ballast and a voltage regulator (Figure). Suspend the lamp over
the tube painted flat black. Use a solution contained in a small dish equal to or smaller in
diameter than that of collimated tube with sufficient solution to give a 1 cm depth.
Measure I0 at the surface of the liquid by removing the dish and stirrer and placing the
radiometer at the corresponding position.

C. CALCULATION
Calculate the average intensity in the stirred solutions by using the radiometer I0
measurement and following the equation. The calculation requires use of the
Absorbance that is irradiated at 254 nm.
–a L
I ( 1- e e )
0
I = ————————
ave
a L
e
ae = Absorbance per cm to the base e
L = depth of the solution irradiated in collimated beam (cm)
I0 = measured intensity (mW/cm2 )
I ave = intensity average (mW/cm2 )

D. GROWTH MEDIUM
1. Formula for nutrient agar
Ingredients per liter of distilled or de-ionized water

Beef extract 3 g.
Peptone 5 g.
Agar 15 g.
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2. Formula for YM Medium ( Yeast)


■ Broth
Ingredients per liter of distilled or de-ionized water

Yeast extract 3 g.
Malt extract 3 g.
Peptone 5 g.
Dextrose 10 g.

■ Agar
Same as for broth plus Agar 15 g.

■ Antibiotic stock solution 2ml/100ml agar.


(Do not autoclave antibiotic stock solution. Add aseptically after autoclaved YM
agar had cooled to approximately 45 - 50 ° C)

■ Antibiotic stock solution ingredients per 100 ml of distilled or de-ionized water……


Chlortetracycline 0.5 g.
Chloramphenicol 0.5 g.

3. Sterilize media solutions in an autoclave (steam Sterilizer) for 15 minutes at 15 lbs.


Pressure (121°C).

4. Buffered dilution water

E. CULTURE OF BACILLUS SUBTILIS SPORES AND SACCHAROMYCES


CEREVISIAE

Obtain cultures from American Type Culture Collection and revive according to
instructions.

Use the following ATCC cultures:


Bacillus subtilis ATCC #6633
Saccharomyces cerevisiae ATCC # 18824
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F. CALIBRATION OF CHALLENGE ORGANISM SENSITIVITY

1. B. subtilis (spore) sensitivity


Inoculate a 10 ml slant of nutrient agar and incubate at 35° C for 24 hours (+ 2
hours)
 Perform this initial passing of the culture for three successive passes, each
24 hours transferring to a fresh slant.
 After incubation time has elapsed on the third transfer, wash the slant with
2 ml of buffered water.
 Transfer the 2 ml of organisms to a tube containing 10 m of buffered water.
Mix the suspension.
 Transfer 1 ml of the suspension to each of 12 French square bottles of nutrient
agar.
Incubate inoculated bottles at 35°C for 24 hours
 Wash all 12 slants using 5 ml of buffered water and 20-30 glass beads until all
visible growth has been removed from the slant.
 Pool all 12 slants together into ane flask. Heat shock the suspension in a 65°C
water bath for 15 minutes, with intermediate swirling of the flask for even
heating.
 Centrifuge the suspension at 2500 rpm for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the
supernatant.
 Wash the cells three times using 99 ml aliquots of buffered water for each
wash. Centrifuge in between washes to remove supernatant while keeping the
spores.
 After removal of the supernatant on third wash, re-suspend the spores in 50 mL
of buffered water.
 Filter the suspension through Whatman # 1 filter. It may be necessary to use
several filters if clogging becomes excessive.
 The final filtered spores suspension will be used for UV exposures in
calibration and testing of the treatment units.
 Determine the final concentration of spores using pour plate technique at
appropriate dilutions (except 107 -108 spores/ml). Incubate plates at 35°C for
48 hours prior to reading.
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 Suspension can be stored at 2-4°C indefinitely; however, enumeration should


be performed prior to each use to ensure proper concentration. In addition, a
spore strain test should be performed prior to each use to ensure spore
predominance.
 Dilute aliquots of the spore suspension stock to yield a concentration of 5 x
104 to 1 x 105 spore/ml
 Measure the UV lamp output of the collimated beam at the level of the top of
the suspension (I0)
 Add sufficient diluted spore suspension to a petri dish ( recommended
maximum of 60 mm diameter) and a small magnetic stirrer (recommended 10
mm length x 3 mm diameter). Irradiate the samples at specific recorded time
intervals so as to provide a graph of organism survival verses total UV dose for
that time span.
 Handle irradiated samples aseptically and analyze within 30 minutes of
exposure. Prior to analysis, store the samples in dark. Use pore plate technique
to analyse samples. Plate each sample in triplicate using nutrient agar and
incubate at 35° C for 48 hours. Take counts of plate at 48 hours, then re-
incubate for an additional 72 hours, taking reading every 24 hours. The final
reading shall be used. If overgrowth occurs , the reading immediately
preceding the overgrowth shall be used.

 Prepare a spore calibration curve of log Ns/No verses measured dose. From the
graph, determine the inactivation for UV dose of 38000 mW-sec/cm2.

No = initial spore concentration


Ns = mean value of three plate counts on each exposed sample

2. S. cerevisiae (yeast) sensitivity

 Inoculate a 10 ml tube of YM broth and incubate on shaker water bath at 25°C


and sufficient speed to aerate the culture (approximately 225 rpm) for 24 hours
(+ 2 hours)

 Perform this initial passing of the culture for three successive passes, each 24
hours transferring to a fresh broth tube.
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 After incubation time has elapsed on the third transfer, uniformly suspend the
yeast cells in a tube and pipet 5 ml each to two 2 liter flasks containing 1 liter
of YM broth in each. Incubate on shaker water bath at 25°C and sufficient
speed to aerate the culture

(approximately 225 rpm) for 24 hours.

 Centrifuge the suspension at 2500 rpm for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the
supernatant.
Pool all the cells from the 2 liters of centrifuged suspension.
 Wash the cells three times using 99 ml aliquots of buffered water for each
wash. Centrifuge in between washes to remove supernatant while keeping the
cells.
 After removal of the supernatant on third wash, suspend the cells in 50 mL of
buffered water.
 The final suspension will be used for UV exposures in calibration and testing
of the treatment units. These cells must be used within 24 hours of harvest and
stored at room temperature during this time.
 Determine the final concentration of spores using pour plate technique at
appropriate dilutions (except 10 7 -10 8 cells/ml). Incubate plates at 25°C for
48 to 72 hours prior to reading.
 Dilute aliquots of the yeast suspension stock to yield a concentration of 104 to
105 cells/ml
 Measure the UV lamp output of the collimated beam at the level of the top of
the suspension (I0)
 Add sufficient diluted yeast suspension to a petri dish ( recommended
maximum of 60 mm diameter) and a small magnetic stirrer (recommended 10
mm length x 3 mm diameter). Irradiate the samples at specific recorded time
intervals so as to provide a graph of organism survival verses total UV dose for
that time span.
 Handle irradiated samples aseptically and analyze within 30 minutes of
exposure.
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 Prior to analysis, store the samples in dark. Use pore plate technique to analyse
samples. Plate each sample in triplicate using YM agar and incubate at 25°C
for 5 days. Take counts of plate at 48 hours, then re-incubate for an additional
72 hours, taking reading every 24 hours. The final reading shall be used. If
overgrowth occurs , the reading immediately preceding the overgrowth shall be
used.
 Prepare a yeast calibration curve of log Ns/No verses measured dose. From the
graph, determine the inactivation for UV dose of 16000 mW-sec/cm2.

No = initial cells concentration


Ns = mean value of three plate counts on each exposed sample

Special Note :

Irradiation's are done to give duplicate data at 8 intervals up to 4 logs inactivation.


Calculation of the doses is made by assuming the 4% of the measured I0 is reflected from
the water surface. The average intensity times exposure time is used as the dose. The
concentration of spores or yeast is such that the UV absorbance of the solution is very
small and hence any error in calculation of absorbance is almost negligible.

Notes :
1. The collimating tube shall be a minimum of 53 cm. (21 inches) in length and the
interior shall be painted flat black.
2. The support stand shall be adjustable to raise or lower the collimating tube to the
surface of the petri dish.
3. Measurement of the UV dose must be done at the same point at which the petri dish
surface is exposed.

Following additional documents are required from the manufacturer / supplier of the
system
1. Structural integrity performance (These test are performed to evaluate the basic
design, materials and fabriCation quality of the complete systems, rigid and
disposable treatment chambers and flexible tubing units subject to line pressure.
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The documents include -


a. Hydrostatic pressure test - Complete assembly
b. Hydrostatic pressure test - Metallic pressure vessels
c. Burst test non metallic pressure vessels
d. Cycle test -nonmetallic disposable pressure vessels, valves and controls and
open discharge units.

2. UV alarm performance test certificate.


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PQ FOR WATER USED IN PRODUCTION OF API

INTRODUCTION :-
The purified water is used for the manufacturing of API. The raw water is generally
(i) Treated with Alum to remove colloidal matter.
(ii) Filtered through Sand filter, cartridge Filter to remove particulate matter
(iii) Treated with Charcoal to remove colouring matter.
(iv) Passed through resins to remove soluble salts.

The entire process is carefully designed & validated to convert the raw water into
purified water meeting pharmacopoeial requirements.

The performance of the purifiCation process is checked as per the following.

Test Requirement Remarks


Description It should be clear, colourless, odorless and tasteless
liquid.
Acidity or Alkalinity To 10 ml. Freshly boiled and cooled water in a
borosilicate glass flask, add 0.05 ml of methyl red
solution, the resulting solution should not be red. To
10 ml of water add 0.1 ml of bromothymol blue
solution ; the resulting solution should not be blue.
Ammonium To 20 ml of water add 1 ml of alkaline potassium
mercuri - iodide reagent and allow to stand for 5
minutes. When viewed vertically the solution should
not be more intensely coloured than a solution
prepared at the same time by adding 1 ml of alkaline
potassium mercuric-iodide solution to a mixture of 4
ml of ammonium standard (1 ppm NH4 ) and 16 ml of
ammonia-free water (0.2 ppm ).
Calcium and To 100 ml of water add 2 ml of ammonia Magnesium
buffer pH 10.0, 50 mg of mordant black II mixture and
0.5 ml of 0.1 M disodium edetate. A blue colour should
not be produced.
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Test Requirement Remarks


Heavy Metals In a glass evaporating dish evaporate 150 ml to 15 ml
on a water bath.12 ml of the resulting solution
complies with limit test for heavy metals, (limit 0.1
ppm). Use lead standard solution (limit 1 ppm Pb) to
prepare the standard.
Chloride To 10 ml of water add 1 ml of 2M nitric acid & 0.2 ml
of 0.1 M silver nitrate. The appearance of the solution
does not change within 15 minutes.
Nitrate To 5 ml of water in a test tube immersed in ice add 0.4
ml of a 10% w/v solution of potassium chloride, 0.1 ml
of diphenylamine solution and, drop-wise with shaking
5 ml of sulphuric acid. Transfer the tube to a
Nitrate (contd.) cotdwater-bath at 50oC and allow to stand for 15
minutes. Any blue colour in the solution should not be
more intense than that in a solution prepared at the
same time and in the same manner using a mixture of
4.5 ml of nitrate free water and 0.5 ml of nitrate
standard solution (2 ppm NO3) (0.2 ppm).
Sulphate To 10 ml of water add 0.1 ml of 2M hydrochloric acid
and 0.1 ml of 0.25 M Barium Chloride. The solution
should show no change in appearance for at least one
hour.
Oxidisable Substances To 100 ml of water add 10 ml of 1M Sulphuric Acid
and 0.1 ml of 0.02 M Potassium Permanganate VS and
boil for 5 minutes. The pink colour should be
completely discharged.
Non - Volatile Matter 100 ml of water is evaporated to dryness on a water
bath and dried at 100oC to 105oC. Leaves not more
than 0.001% w/v of residue.
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Test Requirement Remarks


Aluminium If the water intended for use in the manufacture of
dialysis solutions, it complies with the test for
aluminium. To 400 ml add 10 ml of acetate buffer
solution pH 6.0 R and 100 ml of distilled water R. The
solution complies with the limit test for aluminium (10
µg/l). Use as the reference solution a mixture of 2 ml of
aluminium standard solution (2 ppm Al) R, 10 ml of
acetate buffer solution pH 6.0 R and 98 ml of distilled
water R. To prepare the blank, use a mixture of 10 ml
of acetate buffer solution pH 6.0 R and 100 ml of
distilled water R.
Microbial contamination Total viable aerobic count should not be more than
100 micro-organisms per milliliter, determined by
membrane filtration, using agar medium B.
POUR-PLATE METHOD :-
Using Petri dishes 9 cm in diameter, add to each dish 1
ml of the sample prepared as described and 15 ml to
20 ml of a liquefied agar medium suitable for the
cultivation of bacteria (such as medium B), prepare
for each medium at least two Petri dishes for each
level of dilution. Incubate the plates at 30° to 35° (20°
to 25° for fungi) for five days, unless a reliable count
is obtained in a shorter time. Select the plates
responding to one dilution and showing the highest
number of colonies less than 300 (100 colonies for
fungi).
Take the arithmetic average of the counts and calculate
the number of colony-forming units per gram or
milliliter.
1) Test For E. Coli Aseptically transfer 1 ml of water sample in sterile
screw capped container, add 100 ml Nutrient broth,
shake, allow it to stand for 1 hour, and shake
again. Loosen the cap and incubate at 37 C for
18 to 24 hours.
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Test Requirement Remarks


Primary Test Aseptically transfer 1 ml of enriched culture prepared
as above to the tubes containing positive and negative
controls and to the tube containing sterile 5 ml
Maconkey's broth with inverted Durham's tube.
Incubate for 48 hours at 37oC. Acid formation (change
in colour from red to yellow) and gas liberation (gas
bubbles in inverted Durham's tube) should not be seen.
Secondary Test : Add 1 ml of contents of the tube showing acid and gas
to each of two tubes containing (a) 5 ml of sterile
Maconkey's broth, and (b) 5 ml of sterile peptone
water. Incubate for 24 hours and examine tube (a) for
acid and gas formation, and tube (b) for presence of
indole formation. To test for presence of indole add
0.5 ml of Kovac's reagent. Shake well and allow to
stand for 1 minute. If a red colour is produced in the
reagent layer, indole is present. The presence of acid,
gas and indole in the secondary test indicates the
presence of Escheriuchia Coli.
2) Test for Salmonellae Aseptically transfer 1 ml of water sample in sterile
Preparation of Media : screw capped container, add 100 ml Nutrient broth,
shake, allow to stand for 1 hour, and shake again.
Loosen the cap and incubate at 37oC for 18 to 24
hours.
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Test Requirement Remarks


Primary Test : Add 1.0 ml of the enriched culture prepared as
above to each of two tubes containing (a) 10 ml
of salenite F broth and (b) 10 ml of Tetrathionate
Broth and incubate at 360C to 380C for 48 hours.
From each of these two culture inoculate three
plates containing a layer of (i) Brilliant Green
Agar, (ii) Desoxycholate Citrate Agar, and (iii)
Bismuth Sulphate Agar. Incubate the plates at
36oC to 38oC for 18 to 24 hours. Colonies
confirming to following description shall be absent:
1.Brilliant Green Agar Small, transparent &
colourless, or opaque,
pinkish or white
(frequently surrounded
by a pink or red zone )
2. Deoxycholate Citrate Colourless and opaque,
with
Agar or without black
centres
3. Bismuth Sulphite Agar Black or green
Secondary Test : Perform this test as secondary /confirmatory test:
Subculture any colonies showing the characteristics
given in Table 1 in Triple Sugar Iron Agar, by
first inoculating the surface of the slope and then
making a stab culture with the same inoculating
needle and at the same time inoculate a tube of
Urea Broth. Incubate at 36 C to 38 C for 18 to 24
hours. The formation of acid and gas in the stab
culture ( with or without concomitant blackening )
and the absence of acidity from the surface growth
in the triple sugar, iron agar, together with absence
of a red colour in the urea broth, indicates the
presence of Salmonellae. If acid but no gas is
produced in the stab culture, the identity of the
organisms should be confirmed by agglutination
tests.
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Test Requirement Remarks


Control Test : Carry out a control test by repeating the primary
and secondary test using 1.0 ml of the enriched
culture and a column of broth containing 10 to 50
Salmonellas Abony ( NCTC 6017 ), prepared from
a twenty four hour culture in Nutrient Broth, for
the inoculation of tubes (a) and (b). The test is
invalid if the results do not indicates that the
control contains Salmonellae.
3) Test for Pseudomonas Place 1 ml of water in sterile screw - capped jar
containing 100 ml of Centrimide Broth, and
incubate at 30 C to 32 C for 72 hours. Subculture
on a plate containing a layer of Cetrimide Agar
and incubate at 30 C to 32 C for 48 hours.
Examine the resulting growth by Gram's stain .
Gram negative bacilli shall be absent.
Oxidase test : Place 2 or 3 drops of a freshly prepared 1%w/v solution of
N,N,N,N'- tetramethyl-P Phynylendediammonium
dichloride on a piece of filter paper. (Whatman No.
1 is suitable) and smear with the suspect colony
The purple colour shall not be obtained within 5 to
10 seconds.
Control Test : Carry out a control test by repeating the test adding the
prescribed quantity and a volume of broth containing
10 to 50 Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (NCTC 6750 ),
prepared from twenty four hour culture in Nutrient
Broth, to a sterile, screwcapped jar containing 100
ml of Cetrimide Broth. The test must show Gram
negative Bacilli and must also show purple colour
when treated with 1.0 % w/v solution of N,N,N,N'-
tetramethyl-P-Phynylendediammonium dichloride on
a piece of filter paper.
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Test Requirement Remarks


4) Test for Place 1 ml of Water sample in a sterile screw
Staphylococcus aureus capped jar containing 100 ml of fluid Soyabean
Casein digest medium and incubate at 30 C to 32
C for 72 hours. Subculture on a plate containing a
layer of Mannitol Salt Agar medium or Vogel
Johnson Agar medium and incubate at 30 C to 32
C for 48 hours. Examine the resulting growth by
Gram's stain . Gram positive cocci ( in clusters ) in
yellow colonies ( in mannitol salt agar medium )
should be absent. Gram positive cocci Black colonies
surrounded by yellow zones ( in Vogel Johnson
agar medium ) shall be absent.
Coagulase Test : Transfer representative suspect colonies from the
agar surfaces of the mannitol salt agar medium or
Vogel Johnson agar medium to individual tubes,
each containing 0.5 ml of mammalian, preferably
rabbit or horse plasma with or without suitable
additives. Incubate in a water bath at 37 C
examining the tubes at three hours and
subsequently at suitable intervals upto 24 hours.
The coagulation to any degree shall be absent.
Positive Control: Carry out a control test by repeating the test,
adding the prescribed quantity and a volume of
broth containing 10 to 50 Staphylococcus aureus
( ATCC 6538, NCTC 10788 ), prepared from a
twenty four hour culture in fluid Soyabean - Casein
digest medium to a sterile screw capped jar
containing 100 ml of fluid Soyabean Casein digest
medium. The test shall show the evidence of
Staphyllo coccus arues
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DESIGN QUALIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTION AND HANDLING


OF WATER USED IN THE MANUFACTURING OF API

Water used for API manufacturing shall be properly stored & distributed to avoid
chemical/microbiological contamination, which can adversely affect the reactions or
quality of the intermediate/Bulk drug.

For the safe storage & proper handling following Design Qualification shall be
considered.

1. Water should be transported through Heated re-circulating system only.


2. Water should be stored at 75 - 80oC.
3. Total system involving The storage tank, Piping, etc should be heated at 75 oC
periodically.
4. Deadlegs should be avoided in transporting.
5. Material of construction used for storage tanks, Piping should be examined
critically. Special care should be taken for the use of MOC in case where the bulk
drug is very sensitive to metal content.
6. 316L S.S. type piping & fitting should be preferred.
7. In the transporting piping the screw fittings should be avoided.
8. Microretantive filters should be used to protect Outlets/Vents.
9. Piping should be fumigated periodically.
10. Storage tanks should be sterilized from time to time.

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