How Technical Support Can Optimize Chemical Formulations for Better Performance
- July 22, 2024
- Blog
There are several hurdles your business may encounter when looking to develop a new chemical product, including stringent regulations, the demands of safety, and the complexities of the formulation process. Technical support from an experienced chemical manufacturing partner can be an invaluable asset in overcoming these challenges.
With our own in-house technical team, Seatex is an essential collaborator and an expert resource for your company that can help develop and manufacture regulation-compliant and high-performing products. Seatex’s value differentiation is driven through our innovative technology solution offerings.
We define technology solutions as the nexus where bench scale synthesis and process development, scale-up and commercialization, and advanced analytical techniques are actualized through our formulation expertise, onsite labs, and experienced technical teams.
Here we will take a look at the technical support that a great manufacturing partner like Seatex can provide to help develop and optimize performance and make your new product a market success.
Understanding Customer Requirements
The first goal of a good manufacturer is to gain an understanding of the necessary objectives and quality characteristics of a potential product. This is done through:
- Product feasibility – determining the feasibility of the product by utilizing chemical databases and conducting preliminary testing.
- Product specifications – understanding and identifying the critical quality and material attributes of the product, such as solubility, viscosity, and particle size distribution.
- Application and performance – gathering detailed information about the efficacy and safety of the application of the product, including compatibility, toxicological, and environmental impact studies.
- Regulations – assessing the regulatory compliance requirements of the product.
Market Analysis
Staying up to date on the latest developments and trends in the various applicable markets of the product is key for a good manufacturer. Their knowledge of these trends can help the customer identify growth opportunities based on market needs and help to correctly position the product.
This can include:
- Industry reports
- Market research
- Trade associations
- Customer feedback
- Supplier relationships
- Research partnerships
This knowledge will help the manufacturer develop forecasts, reports, and market segmentation that the customer can utilize.
Product and Process Development
An essential aspect of choosing a manufacturer is product development. Amongst the many abilities needed, a good manufacturer will be able to:
- Help create a new product from scratch
- Be able to pinpoint and recommend similar products on the market
- Recreate an existing product from a sample or SDS
- Help with selection of raw materials
- Recommend the best chemical processes to manufacture your product
- Provide solutions to any production challenges
- Optimize formulations while remaining inside customer specifications
- Meet performance criteria
- Identify additional value opportunities in the product
Did You Know?
Seatex has extensive capabilities for bringing your product to market from proof of concept all the way to full production? We are a one-stop shop for getting products to market quickly and for the lowest total cost of ownership.
Whether your product requires single or multiple manufacturing steps, our custom chemical manufacturing solutions bring together whatever it takes from our vast areas of expertise to create a custom process to your exact specifications.
Quality and Testing
Your manufacturer should implement rigorous testing at every stage of the manufacturing process. This requires that they have advanced methodologies and state-of-the-art laboratory equipment to run the multiple tests a product will require.
Additionally, the manufacturer should ensure that the product is produced to strict quality standards, meeting both their own high standards as well as all relevant regulations, all while meeting the customer’s needs.
Finally, a good manufacturer will ensure that the product is batch-traceable to monitor and ensure quality and safety standards.
Did You Know?
Seatex implements a wide variety of testing capabilities, including:
- High performance and ultra high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC/UHPLC)
- Gas chromatography (GC)
- Inductively coupled plasma – optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES)
- Fourier transform infrared (FTIR)
- Particle size analysis and distribution
- Pilot reactor
- Routine QA/QC testing capabilities
- and much more
Learn more about our advanced testing capabilities.
Regulatory Guidance
Understanding and meeting all applicable regulations is a must. Regulations can vary from one another at the local, national, and international levels. Your manufacturer should help you navigate the often complex field of regulations to avoid any potential fines and market delays.
They will be able to help you prepare and submit the needed documents and obtain any required certifications.
Did You Know?
Seatex carries certifications for blending and packaging from the EPA, NSF, and UL, as well as being a kosher facility.
Technical Documentation
Your manufacturer will need to provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with each product and help with any other documents that may be required, such as a supply chain statement, Country of Origin statement, foreign materials control statement, and others.
Additionally, they should offer support for all regulatory requests and maintain a database of the product literature and documentation for any future reference.
Training and Knowledge Transfer
Beyond the production stage, your manufacturer may also provide training for you on product handling and application, sharing their wealth of industry knowledge and best practices.
They should also be able to offer ongoing technical support and any necessary troubleshooting assistance.
Seatex Offers First-Class Technical Support
At Seatex, we invest in the knowledge and training crucial to technical staff, to support chemical selection, development, and application. We can help you overcome technical challenges, as well as help develop creative solutions and innovative products.
From proof of concept all the way to complete production, we bring all our extensive capabilities to the table for you and your product.
