Plant Extracts and Production Facility
SCPS Plant Extract and Natural Products Production Facility is dedicated to natural product and process development including contract manufacturing, serving the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, veterinary and biotechnology industries.
SCPS Extraction Facility has the capability to grind, extract, filter, concentrate and dry large quantities of plant material. SCPS Plant Extract Facility routinely processes quantities ranging from a few hundred grams to several hundred kilograms, filling the gap between laboratory and industrial scale operations. SCPS Extraction Facility services include:
- New product development and registration support
- Process development, scale-up and validation
- Sample preparation (grinding and drying)
- Temperature controlled percolation
- Accelerated solvent extraction
- Steam and vacuum distillation
- Sterile filtration
- Solvent recovery
- Concentration to specification
- Spray drying/freeze drying capabilities
- Walk in temperature controlled drying and storage
Pilot and semi-commercial scale extraction vessels are constructed from 316 stainless steel or glass, Vessel capacities range include 10L, 15L, 50L and 500L Below are a few photos of the Plant Extract/ Production instrumentation. Further photos can be located through the technologies link
Enquires and contact
External enquiries for plant extract services can be directed to:
Aaron Pollack
t: 02269358
e: aaron.pollack@scu.edu.au
Updated: 31 July 2012