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Stability Storage

Facing space constraints, chamber failures, or missed testing time points? We provide cGMP-compliant stability storage, adhering to ICH and custom R&D conditions. Partner with us for 100% on-time sample pulls and compliant storage, so you can focus on research.

Our state-of-the-art cGMP stability storage facilities in Belgium, Ireland, and the US provide comprehensive solutions, including –80°C to +50°C storage conditions, thermal cycling, photostability testing, and disaster recovery services.

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Storage Conditions

At Q1 Scientific, we understand the importance of precise storage conditions for your stability samples. That’s why we offer stability storage across all key ICH climatic zones, perfect for long-term, intermediate, and accelerated stability trials. To meet your specific needs, we provide a choice of shared or exclusive walk-in rooms and reach-in cabinets, ensuring your samples are stored under optimal ICH or custom conditions.

Whether you require storage for a few samples or an entire batch, we have the flexibility and expertise to accommodate your requirements.

–80°C
50°C
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-80°C ± 10°C

Ultra Low Temperature

When it comes to storing life-saving vaccines, groundbreaking pharmaceuticals, or delicate biological samples, maintaining their integrity is crucial. Q1 Scientific provides the ideal solution for your ultra-low temperature storage needs, down to -80˚C. At our facilities, we offer all commonly used conditions for biological or vaccine storage.

-20°C ± 5°C

Freezer Storage

At Q1 Scientific, we offer precise and reliable stability storage at -20°C ± 5°C, ideal for preserving pharmaceuticals, biological samples, and APIs. Our solutions ensure temperature stability, regulatory compliance, and scalability, solving your stability storage headache. Trust us to maintain the integrity and security of your valuable samples.

5°C ± 3°C

Refrigerated temperature

Are you struggling with maintaining the environmental stability conditions of temperature-sensitive products? Q1 Scientific provides reliable stability storage at 5°C ± 3°C, ideal for long-term testing of pharmaceuticals, biologics, and vaccines. Our solutions ensure your products remain stable and effective, meeting your critical refrigeration needs and preserving the integrity of your valuable materials.

15 - 25°C

Ambient

Looking for dependable ambient storage solutions? Q1 Scientific provides stability storage at 15-25°C, ideal for long-term storage of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and certain biological materials. This temperature range, often referred to as ambient or room temperature, helps ensure the stability and efficacy of products that are sensitive to higher temperatures but do not require refrigeration.

25°C / 60% RH

Long Term ICH

Q1 Scientific provides stability storage at 25°C/60% RH, typically used for long-term storage of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and certain biological materials. This temperature and humidity condition helps ensure that products remain stable and effective over extended periods and is suitable for ICH climatic zones I and II.

30°C ±2°C / 65% RH ±5% RH

Intermediate and Long Term ICH

For intermediate or long-term stability storage of pharmaceuticals and medical devices at ICH conditions, Q1 Scientific offer storage at 30°C / 65% RH. This condition helps to test the stability of products in moderately warm and humid conditions, typical of many regions. 30°C / 65% RH storage conditions are suitable for intermediate and long-term trial conditions for climatic zones I, II, III and IVa.

30°C ±2°C / 75% RH ±5% RH

Long Term ICH Zone IVb

Q1 Scientific offers long-term stability storage at 30°C / 75% RH, perfect for products destined for hot and humid conditions. 30°C / 75% RH storage conditions are suitable for studies specific to climatic zone IVb and ideal for trial batches destined for challenging environments. These conditions are essential for products intended for markets in tropical regions, providing confidence that they will perform as expected despite the challenging climate.

40°C ±2°C / 75% RH ±5%

Accelerated ICH

Conduct accelerated testing, stress studies, and forced degradation studies at Q1 Scientific to simulate high-temperature and high-humidity conditions. This helps predict the long-term stability of products in a shorter time frame. 40°C ±2°C / 75% RH storage conditions are suitable for all ICH climatic zones, making them versatile for global stability testing. These conditions are essential for ensuring that products can withstand the most challenging environments, providing confidence in their long-term stability and performance.

50+°C

High Temperature

Use Q1 Scientific to meet specific testing and storage needs at very high temperatures. Ideal, for those unique cases where only the hottest conditions will do. It is particularly useful for assessing the durability and stability of products under very high-temperature conditions to ensure they can withstand extreme environments. Also for conducting research that requires high-temperature conditions to study the behaviour and properties of materials or compounds. These high-temperature storage conditions provide a rigorous testing ground for products that need to meet the most demanding standards.
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Medical Device Stability Storage

As medical devices increasingly integrate active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and antimicrobial agents, they are more often classified as combination products. This means their stability must be rigorously tested alongside the device itself, following ICH guidelines.

We make the following stability conditions available for Medical Devices storage:

  • 25°C ± 2°C / 60% RH ± 5% RH
  • 30°C ± 2°C / 65% RH ± 5% RH
  • 40°C ± 2°C / 75% RH ± 5% RH
  • 5°C ± 3°C
  • –20°C ± 5°C

To complement your initial development work, we offer exclusive room rentals and reach-in cabinets, with custom-controlled temperature and humidity storage conditions. For in-use stability studies, we can modify the orientation of your samples to suit your requirements, whether upright, on-the-side, or inverted.

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Biologics Stability Storage

At Q1 Scientific, we understand the critical need for precise and reliable storage conditions for your biotechnological and biological products. Inconsistent storage conditions can lead to sample degradation, compromised research, and regulatory non-compliance. Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed to mitigate these risks by offering a full range of storage options, for biologic drugs, cell and gene therapies, and other temperature sensitive products:

  • 5°C ± 3°C
  • –20°C ± 5°C
  • –80°C ± 10°C

Adhering to ICHQ5C guidelines, we store your samples at exact temperatures for stability testing of biologic products.

Partner with Q1 Scientific to ensure your biological samples are stored under optimal conditions, reducing risk and ensuring compliance.

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Case Studies

Optimized Stability Storage

Facing space constraints and regulatory pressures, a healthcare manufacturer turned to Q1 Scientific. By outsourcing stability storage to Q1 Scientific, they reduced costs, maintained quality standards, and concentrated on their core competencies — all while benefiting from Q1 Scientific’s expertise.

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Q1 Scientific has provided us with an excellent resource for stability storage. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly and show a great interest in our business. The security provided for critical samples is first class and allows us to know that our samples will be kept at the required conditions for the duration of our stability studies”

Technical Manager,

Leading Pharmaceutical Company

A Complete Stability Study Solution

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Photostability

Ensure your pharmaceutical products meet regulatory requirements with Q1 Scientific’s comprehensive photostability testing services, adhering to the ICH Q1B guidelines.

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Thermal cycling

Gain confidence in your products ability to withstand transportation challenges with Q1 Scientific’s thermal cycling services, designed to meet ICH Q1A (R2) section 2.1.7 guidelines.

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Ultra low freezer storage

Safeguard your critical samples with Q1 Scientific’s ultra-low freezer storage solutions, offering precise temperature control down to -80˚C.

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Disaster recovery

Protect your stability studies from unexpected disruptions with Q1 Scientific’s disaster recovery services, ensuring swift emergency transfer of samples to prevent critical losses.

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