Title: Good Chromatographic Practices_GMP_Dr.A.Amsavel
1Good Chromatographic Practices
2Content
- Introduction
- Solvents Reagent Quality
- Mobile phase preparation usage
- Buffer, Filtration, Degassing
- Storage usage
- Preparation for analysis
- Sample preparation System suitability
- Adjustment allowed as per USP
- Column management
- Washing and change of mobile phase
- Analysis and integration
- Documentation
- Problems and reporting
- Qualification and Calibration
3Introduction
- Chromatography analysis (HPLC, GC TLC etc ) of
material in pharmaceuticals QC Lab is inevitable - Chromatographic technique is used for
Identification, determination of assay, purity,
related substances and residual solvents etc. - Purpose of Chromatography analysis is for
final product , intermediate, reaction
monitoring, process validation, cleaning
validation, cleaning verification, stability
testing etc - Chromatographic analysis has to be performed and
documented as per GMP and to meet the regulatory
requirements - There are challenges, while performing analysis
and compliance
4Qualification And Validation
- HPLC GC instruments shall be qualified (URS,
DQ, IQ, OQ and PQ) - Software used shall meet the 21CFR Part-11
compliance - Hardware Software shall be qualified as per
Computer system validation (CSV)requirement (
GAMP-5) - Instruments shall be calibrated appropriately at
defined interval - Test method shall be validated, compendia method
shall be verified, and or method transfer as
applicable - Analyst shall be qualified and trained
- Ref Qualification Of Equipment Annex 1
Qualification Of Liquid Chromatography Equipment
5- What are the challenges faced while
Chromatographic analysis? - What are the possible errors
- occur during analysis?
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7- Problems or challenges !!!
- How can you prevent the problems?
- How can it be controlled?
- How errors can be eliminated or minimized?
8- Follow Good Chromatographic practices
- SOP for Good Chromatographic practices
- Use Qualified the Instruments
- Validated / verified and appropriate test method
- Perform periodic Calibration Preventive
maintenance - Right Quality solvents, proper sample
preparation, system suitability - Train and Qualify the analyst
- Let us discuss on HPLC analysis
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10HPLC Analysis Flow
11Water for HPLC analysis
- Always use only Ultra pure / Milli-Q water for
HPLC analysis - Ultra pure HPLC water of 18M? resistivity
- Do not use RO water/de-ionised water for HPLC
analysis. It will have organic and in-organics
impurities - If water contains impurities, it will have higher
absorption and lead to poor baseline , drift ,
ghost peak and less accurate - Note
- Use fresh water if possible or store properly
- Store HPLC grade water in glass containers.
- Plastic containers may leach the additives in
the plastic into the water
12Solvents Reagents
- All reagents and solvents should be highest
quality. - HPLC grade reagents solvents are high purity
will have low UV absorbance - Low grade solvent contain impurities to produce
spurious peaks, poor peak , high baseline etc - Reagent / acid for buffer preparation should be
highest purity. - Use specific quality of reagent as stated in
Pharmacopiea / test method as required - Eg. Different grade of Ammonium acetate based on
the purity - TEA TFA are expected to be contaminated from
the lab environment and should be refrigerated
during storage.
13Impact of Quality of Solvent
14Buffers
- Preferably all buffers should be prepared freshly
on the day of use . - Buffer pH will affected by prolonged storage and
prone to microbial growth both will affect badly
in chromatography. - If buffer solutions are used for long or
stored establish the shelf life and use - Where possible use reagents that without
stabilizer. Eg Sodium metabisulphite is used as
stabilizing agent - These stabilizing agents often may affect the
optical and chromatographic behavior. - Avoid the repeated / multiple opening use of
solid reagent since may easily contaminate - Based on requirement, purchase in low pack size
to reduce the exposure.
15Use of buffer
- Do not leave the buffer solutions for long in
system, to avoidcrystallization. This will
affect the system. - Effect on pump - damage plunger and seal
- Effect on column - creation of column voids
- Effect on flow line - corrosion of stainless
steel lines - Long storage may develop a bacterial growth eg
phosphate buffers it is good medium for
bacterial and fungus growth. Hence, prepared
freshly and avoid storage. - All the solutions should be clear, homogenous
free from particulate matter. - Buffer solutions must be filtered through 0.45µm
filter - Note small amount of sodium azide to the aqueous
solvent to inhibit microbial growth.
16Filtration
- All HPLC solvents or mobile phase should be
filtered through a 0.45 µm filter before use. - Removes particulate matter that may cause
blockages of column and HPLC system. - Do not keep mobile phase under the suction for
more than 5 minutes. composition of mobile phase
change if use highly volatile solvents - Filtration prevents the wear tear of parts.
- Pump plungers, seals and check valves will
perform better and lifetimes will be maximized. - Also column performance and life will be
maximised - Filtered solvents should be stored in a covered
reservoir to prevent evaporation dust
contamination etc.
17Changing Over of Mobile Phase- RP
- Changing Over of Mobile Phase one analysis to
another analysis is important for smooth
chromatographic analysis. - Before changing to totally organic phase in the
RP system, the whole system should be flushed
with water organic (11) mixture to remove the
buffers used. - Prevent the crystallisation when the organics
come into contact with leftover buffers in
system. - Eg 100 Acetonitrile use will lead to precipitate
the salt in the buffer solution
18Changing Over of Mobile Phase .
- To convert a normal phase system/column to a
reversed phase, flush with a solvent that is
miscible with both the current normal phase
solvents - If the final reversed phase solvents include a
buffer, then it is advisable to move from the
100 methanol flush to a 50 aqueous methanol
flush. For example - Normal phase Hexane/Ethyl acetate
- Flush IPA (isopropenyl acetate) then
Methanol
Finally (5050) Methanol/Water - Reversed phase Buffered aqueous methanol
19Changing Over of Mobile Phase.
- To convert a reversed phase system/column to a
normal phase follow a similar way but in
reverse, - For example,Reversed Phase Buffered Aqueous
MethanolFlush 5050 Methanol/Water
finally Methanol then IPANormal Phase
Hexane/Ethyl Acetate
20Mobile phase preparation- Isocratic
- Different solvents has to be premixed for
isocratic systems - Preparation tips Measure the solvents
separately for accuracy and mix. E.g. To prepare
1000ml of 5050 mixture of water/methanol, Measur
e 500ml of milliQ water, transfer into a bottle
transfer 500ml of Methanol and mix sonicate
for about 10-15 minutes. - Protection of mobile phase storage
- Use glass bottle
- Use Plastic bottle for high sensitivity inorganic
analysis. - Always cover the container to prevent evaporation
of solvents dust freeNote Do not cover the
mobile phase bottle with parafilm. Theleachable
from the parafilm may contaminate the analysis.
21Mobile phase preservation usage
- Do not mix old mobile phase with new mobile phase
- Do not expose the bottle to direct sunlight or
wind. - Use always suction filter
- Filter and sonicate the mobile phase.
- Keep reservoir above solvent delivery system
- Keep suction filter 2 cm above the bottom to
prevent particulates from reaching pumps - Periodically clean the suction filter by
sonicating in isopropanol or 1N nitric acid and
water - Use mobile phase after reach the room temperature
22Degassing
- Mobile phase should be thoroughly degassed to
remove all dissolved gasses. - Dissolved gas can be removed from solution by
Bubbling with helium Sonication / Vacuum
filtrationIf the mobile phase is not degassed,
air bubbles can form in the high-pressure system
resulting in problems with system instability,
spurious baseline peaks etc. - Do not use Online degasser while THF as mobile
phase due to degradation of Teflon in vacuum
chamber.
23Advantage of Degassing
24Suction filter
- All solvent line shall be fitted with an inlet
filter to prevent the particles contamination - The filters should be kept clean to prevent cross
contamination. - When system is not being used, store the
filters in a solution of 50 Acetonitrile /50
water and in closed condition. - This is to prevent the microbial growth, dust and
dirt to clog the filter pores. - The solvent lines should be clean, clog free, no
air bubble and should not have sharp bends or
creases in them. - The solvent lines and filters should be of
sufficient length to reach the bottom of the
solvent reservoir - Solvent reservoirs should be placed higher than
the pump inlet manifold.
25Equilibration of Column
- Column volume
- This column volume is more correctly called as
void volume (Vm). - The amount of mobile phase required to fill the
column. - Otherway the volume of mobile phase which should
be flushed through a column before it is ready to
use - When a column has just installed on a reverse
phase HPLC system then it will typically require
10 to 20 column volumes.(exceptions use of
pairing agents chiral methods) - This is typically approximately 70of the total
column tube volume.
26Equilibration of Column
27HPLC Column Management
- Do not store HPLC columns in buffers. A buffer
may precipitate inside the column, it will clog
and affects the packing material. - Mobile phases with 100 or close to 100 buffer
may lead to bacterial growth, which can block the
column frit and packing material. - Bacteria may also affect the analyte, and organic
products from the dead bacteria may cause "ghost
peaks" in chromatograms. - Do not store HPLC columns in solvents that
degrade easily tetrahydrofuran (THF),
triethylamine (TEA), trifluoroacetic acid (TFA). - Unstabilized THF can form peroxides which may
degrade the column - All buffers should be washed out of the column
before flushing with Acetonitrile. - Gradually start the column washing Eg Starts
the flow with 0.2 ml/min and increases gradually
to 2.0 ml/min and continues for 20min to 30 min
or as per procedure - Have Dedicated Columns for each Method / each
product
28Washing of HPLC System Columns
- Flush the system thoroughly with strong
solventBecause switching to pure organic
solvent, especially acetonitrile, can cause
buffers or salts to precipitate. - Recommend switching to non-buffered mobile phase
first. Just replace the buffer bottle with water
and run the gradient again. - Run the gradient to 100 strong solvent (usually
methanol or acetonitrile) and hold it at 100 for
1015 min to thoroughlyflush the column and
equipment - Do not shut off a system that contains buffers or
salts
29Washing Storage of HPLC Columns
- Contamination may affects the chromatography and
column performance. - Short term storage, i.e. over night, columns can
be stored in the eluent used in last analysis. - Middle term storage, i.e. 2 days or over the
weekend, columns should be flushed with pure
water to prevent microbial growth. - Long term storage, silica based columns should be
stored in an aprotic solvent. - The best storing solvent is Acetonitrile water
content should not be higher than 50. - Buffer salts will precipitate in Acetonitrile and
can block the capillaries and the column.
30Column cleaning Regeneration
- Column cleaning has to be used 40 60 column
volumes appropriate solvent or as per procedure
. - Check the column efficiency, capacity factor
etc. Before and after clean-up procedure to
confirm the improvement of column performance - Solvent can be used as follows for regenration
- Normal phase media
- flush with tetrahydrofuran
- flush with methanol
- flush with tetrahydrofuran
- flush with methylene chloride
- flush with benzene-free n-hexane
- Reversed phase media
- flush with HPLC water inject 4 aliquots of 200
µL DMSO during this flush - flush with methanol
- flush with chloroform
- flush with methanol
31System preparedness
- Needle and plunger seals shall be washed before
starting the analysis. - Use wash solutions, which are miscible with the
mobile phase to wash and plunger seal - Use separate solutions and containers for plunger
seal wash and needle wash. - Use of one solution for both functions may
compromise the effectiveness because the
functions of these solutions differ.
32Seal wash - Composition
- Over a period of time small amounts of mobile
phase solvents seep through the seal to the back
of the pump head. - If these solvents contain buffers then the salts
may precipitate out forming deposits which can
shorten the life of the seal. - Seal wash can start with aqueous solvent to
dissolve buffers. - A small amount of organic solvent is added to
prevent bacteria growth and also to reduce the
surface tension of the water (this helps the wash
solvent cling to surfaces). - Typical seal wash composition is 80 water and
20 organic solvent. - The organic solvent may be methanol, acetonitrile
or isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
33Needle wash
- The needle-wash required by flushing to prevent
carryover of sample between injections. - To extends the life of the injector seals by
removing buffer sample - Use Extended needle wash if the carry over is
expected, especially analysis of Related
substances. - The composition of the needle wash needs to be
matched to the sample. - Proportions of aqueous and organic solvents in
the mobile phase will be appropriate.
34Injector Maintenance
- Purge the flow line at least once a day.
- Purge all the flow lines with mobile phase to
ensure the solvent tubing is completely filled
with mobile phase - Change purge liquid frequently.
- Never use salt solutions as purge liquid.
- Use good quality septum's for sample vial and
do not reuse . - Do not fill vials to the brim.
- Filter sample with 0.2µm or 0.45µm filters before
injection. - If the sample contains a lot of solid, centrifuge
it, and the filter the solution.
35 Fitting plumbing
- Excess or short tube fitting will affect peak
shape. - Estimate the length required and fix properly .
- Allow extra length if the tubing is to go around
corners as sharp bends in the tubing will distort
the inside bore - Note Care should s be taken when tightening
fittings. - Over-tightening can cause damage to the fitting
threads, ferrules etc, - Lead to leak or break off in the housing
36Guard Columns and or cartridges
- Protect the analytical column from sample and
system debris and contaminants for better column
performance and efficiency. - Guard columns or cartridges are one of the most
cost effective and efficient ways of trapping
these unwanted system components.
Note Guards are designed to be disposable.
Should be replaced once contaminated Recommend
that the guard is replaced every 50 100
injections or based on user
37Precaution
- Avoid pressure shocks on the column.
- Pressure shocks lead to channeling in the column,
whichresults in peak splitting in corresponding
chromatogram. - Always keep both ends of the column closed, after
usage. - Keep the columns in the designated column
cabinets after use. - Use the pH range of 2 to 8 or follow the
manufacturersinstructions
38Sample Preparation
- Sample preparation is not only dissolution of a
solid in a liquid. - If Samples require use filtration, extraction or
derivative etc - Accurate weighing and/or dissolution or make up
volume for assay. - Filtrate the sample -By syringe filter or using
on-line pre-column filter - Sample solvents should match the mobile phase to
avoid baseline errors and spurious peaks - The sample should be clean for long life of
column and reliable - If sample contaminates the column, we may spend
more time money - Important If using a membrane filter make sure
that it is compatible with all the solvent used
39Definition
- Dwell volume (D) Also known as gradient delay
volume, is the volume between the point at which
the eluents meetand the top of the column. - Hold-up volume (VM) The volume of mobile phase
required for elution of an unretained component. - Resolution (RS) The resolution is the separation
of two components in a mixture, - Retention volume (VR) The volume of mobile phase
required for elution of a component (Vm
retention time (TR) X flow rate (F) - Separation factor (a) The relative retention
calculated for two adjacent peaks (k2/k1) - Theoretical plates (N) A measure of column
efficiency based on RT PW
40System Suitability
- Perform system suitability (SS) test to verify
the chromatographic system is adequate for the
intended analysis. - SS is based the performance equipment,
electronics, analytical operations, and sample
etc . - The following factors may affect chromatographic
behavior - Composition, ionic strength, temperature, and pH
of the mobile phase - Flow rate, column dimensions, column temperature,
and pressure - Stationary phase characteristics- type of column
(particle-based or monolithic), particle or pore
size, porosity, and specific surface area - Reverse-phase and other surface modification of
the stationary phases, the extent of chemical
modification (as expressed by end-capping, carbon
loading, and others)
41System Suitability Parameters
- Resolution between specified peaks ( gt2)
- Theoretical plate (Ngt2000)
- Precision / injection repeatability RSD of
replicate injection unless otherwise specified - RSD for five replicate injections of the
analyte- 2.0 - RSD for five replicate injections of the
analyte- gt 2.0 - (Can vary based on the purpose assay , RC, etc
from 0.7 to 10) - Tailing factor (T lt2)
- Capacity factor ( k' gt 2 )
42Resolution
- Resolution is defined as the distance between two
adjacent peak apexes, divided by the average base
width of both peaks. - Resolution is dependant on three other variables,
the column efficiency (N), capacity factor (k)
selectivity (a). - Increasing N increases resolution because peak
width decreases. Decreasing N decreases the
resolution due to broad peak width - Decreasing k sharpens the peaks but decreases
resolution. Increasing k broadens the peaks but
improves resolution. - Increasing a increases resolution. One peak moves
relative to the other. Likewise, decreasing a
decreases resolution. -
43Capacity factor
- Capacity factor (N) is affected by changes in
mobile phase, operating temperature, analyte
retention characteristics and changes to the
surface chemistry of the column. - Changes in N that occur both with standard and
sample mixes are likely to be due to changes in
the column, temperature or mobile phase
composition. - Changes in N that occur only in the sample mix
and not the standard mix are most likely to be
due to the composition of the sample. - Note Capacity factor will change by up to 10
for a 5C rise in column temperature. - Selectivity is a measure of the relative
retention of two adjacent peaks in a chromatogram
44Band spreading
- Broad peaks with change in retention time,
indicate band spreading. - HPLC column or incorrect system plumbing will
affects band spreading - Measure the band spreading due to the HPLC
system.Remove the HPLC column from the system
and replace with a zero dead volume union. Inject
column efficiency solution and calculate - Band Spread (µL) Peak Width x (1/20) x 1 x 1000
Confirm column effects or plumbing .
45Solvent property
- Understand the property of solvent, which may
affect the HPLC analysis - Properties like viscosity, Polarity, RI,
UV-cutoff, miscibility number etc - Know the miscibility numbers, to predict the
miscibility of solvents. - If the smaller miscibility number is subtracted
from the larger and the difference is 15 units or
less, then the two liquids are soluble in all
proportions at 15C. - Difference in Smaller miscibility number is lt 15
mixer of solvents lead to poor chromatographic
analysis and less accurate.
46Solvent properties
47Impact of PH
- Reversed phase HPLC The retention of analytes is
related to their hydrophobicity. The more
hydrophobic the analyte are retained longer .
When an analyte is ionized, it becomes less
hydrophobic and retention decreases. - When separating mixtures containing acids and/or
bases it is necessary to control the pH of the
mobile phase of buffer in order to achieve
reproducible results. - Eg Resolution changes to 1.4 from 3.0 due to less
of 0.1pH
48Adjustment allowed for HPLC condition
Property USP General Chapter 621 Ph.Eur. Gen. Chapter 2.2.46
Column length 70 70
Particle size Reduction by 50 Reduction by 50
Particle size No increase No increase
Internal diameter Can be adapted as long as the linear flow velocity remains the same 25
Flow rate 50 or more, provided the linear flow velocity remains the same 50
Column temp. 10 C 10 C, maximum 60 C
pH -mobile phase 0.2 units 0.2 units (1 for neutral subs)
49Adjustment allowed for HPLC condition
Property USP General Chapter 621 Ph.Eur. Gen. Chapter 2.2.46
Injection volume Reduction allowed as far as precision and detection limit acceptable. No increase. Reduction allowed as far as precision and detection limit acceptable. No increase.
Salt conc. of the buffer 10, as far as the allowed change in pH value 10
Composition of mobile phase Minor components 30, if not more than 10 absolute Minor components 30,if not more than 2 absolute (greater value accepted)
Wavelength Not permitted , can be Max 3nm based on the validation
For gradient separation, a change of the mobile phase is not recommended For gradient separation, a change of the mobile phase is not recommended For gradient separation, a change of the mobile phase is not recommended
50Starting HPLC analysis
- Test method shall be created and verified
- Sequence can be as below or as per test method
- Blank, system suitability, reference solution ,
test, and bracketing standard . Bracketing
standard at defined number of sample injections - Data file shall be continuous (do not repeat the
file no/name) - Load the sample and run the system suitability
and once SS passes run the test - After completion, process the chromatograms
- Print the method, sequence and data
- Perform audit trail before batch release
- Store the data and keep back up
51Integration
- Do not integrate any peak by manually.
- Integrate all the sample sets by batch wise.
- Always use same processing method for processing
ofblank, standard sample chromatograms in case
of Assay related substances, etc. - Verify the processing parameters like
- Threshold,
- Width,
- System suitability,
- Peak names etc.
- Save the processing method
52Integration
- Integrate all the injections including entire
set of failures. - For System suitability injection for which
Tailing factor,Resolution or Theoretical plates
are to be checked,consider only the first
injection of the sequence. - Note Do not consider this criteria for average
of all the standard injections unless otherwise
specified. - Re-integration
- Do not re-integrate the chromatograms
withoutdocumenting. - Document reason for reintegration.
53Common problem in HPLC analysis
- System failures may occur during analysis due to
- System over pressure
- Communication error
- Failure of system suitability
- Peak splitting/ negative peak
- Bracketing standard failure
54Common problem in HPLC analysis
- How to handle the failure ?
- SOP shall be available and shall address the
handling of Lab deviation/ incidents. - SOP shall define clearly the deviation/ incident
, reporting investigation, CAPA and
documentation - Record all the deviation/ incident happened in
chromatographic analysis - Process all the injections including the invalid
injection and report and store the data along
with Raw data. -
55Common problem in HPLC analysis
- How to handle the failure ?
- Do not omit any injection
- Investigate the deviation/ incident
- Find the root cause for the sample set failure.
- Rectify the problem, take appropriate CAPA and
document - Repeat complete sample set of injections in case
of sample injection failure
56How to handle the problem if any
- In case of interruption, due to power failure,
computer interruption, time gap due to sample
preparation or due to injection for 4 hours and
if system is in continuous state of equilibrium
- Inject bracketing standard and proceed otherwise
restart - Deviation in RT for sample or std, is gt 15 of
specified RT - Inhibit the peak upto void volume
- Use the same integration parameter for entire set
- Reprocess shall be at the same time for entire
sequence
57Documentation
- Ensure are followed contemporaneously
- Instrument Use Log
- Routine Maintenance Log
- Problem Log
- Column History Log
-
58PQ of HPLC
Ensure the below as parameter during PQ as min,
but not limited to
Component Parameter Acceptance Criteria
Pump Pump Flow Accuracy 0.5ml (0.475 to 0.525) 5.0ml (4.75 to 5.25)
Pump Pump flow precision RT RSDNMT0.50
Pump Gradient composition in 20, 40, 60, 80 2.0
Column oven Column Temperature Accuracy Column Oven lt 2.0
Column oven Column Temperature Stability Column Oven lt 1.0
Sample oven Sample temperature Accuracy Set temperature 4C gt -2.00 and lt 5.00
UV Detector Wavelength Accuracy (201nm to 209nm) 205 nm lt 2
UV Detector Wavelength Accuracy (241nm to 249nm) 245 nm lt 2
UV Detector Wavelength Accuracy (269nm to 277nm) 273 nm lt 2
UV Detector Noise and Drift Noise lt 0.040 mAU Drift lt 0.500 mAU/Hr
UV Detector Signal to Noise gt 3000
UV Detector Response Linearity (Resp.Factors) Correlation coefficient gt 0.99900
Lamp Intensity 1000
Sampler / Injectors Injector Precision Volume Delivery - Linearity RSD for Area lt 1.0 RSD for Height lt 2.00
Sampler / Injectors Injector Precision Volume Delivery - Linearity Correlation coefficient NLT0.99
Sampler / Injectors Injection Carryover Carryover for Area lt 0.20
Sampler / Injectors Injection Carryover Carryover for Area lt 0.40
59Calibration of HPLC
Component Calibration test Acceptance Criteria
Pump Leak Test No leak
Pump Flow rate Accuracy 0.5ml (0.49 to 0.51) 1.0ml (0.98 to 1.02) 2.0ml (1.96 to 2.04)
Pump Flow stability RT RSDNMT1.0
Pump Gradient Delivery Accuracy in 20, 40, 60, 80 2.0
Column oven Sampler Temperature Accuracy by Calibration of Thermocouple and Air temperature Column Oven 25C/40C/60C 2.0
UV Detector Wavelength Accuracy(266nm to 276nm) 271 to 273nm
UV Detector Dynamic Short-term Noise (Single to Noise Ratio) Noise0.04 mAU or less Drift5.0mAU/hr or less
UV Detector Response Linearity Correlation coefficient NLT0.99
UV Detector Lamp energy Low intensity (gt 200) Average intensity (gt 5000) Highest intensity (gt 10000)
Sampler / Injectors Volume Precision RSD NMT 1.0
Sampler / Injectors Volume Delivery - Linearity Correlation coefficientNLT0.99
Sampler / Injectors Injector Carryover NMT 0.1
60Reference
- WHO 791 Guideline for GOOD CHROMOTOGRAPHY
PRACTICES (February 2019) - Troubleshooting LC Systems, John W Dolan Lloyd
R Snyder, Humana Press - Qualification Of Equipment Annex 1 Qualification
Of Liquid Chromatography Equipment
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