Luzchem ICH Photoreactors are advanced photostability testing systems designed to meet the requirements of the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Guidelines for the Photostability Testing of New Drug Substances and Products. These instruments provide controlled and reproducible light exposure for pharmaceutical stability studies. Luzchem offers three ICH-compliant systems—the LZCX-ICH1, LZC-ICH2, and CCP-ICH2—supporting both Option 1 xenon lamp solar simulation and Option 2 fluorescent lamp exposure approaches. With integrated safety features, accurate dose measurement, and flexible configurations, Luzchem ICH photoreactors provide reliable tools for regulatory photostability testing and research applications.

ICH Photoreactors

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Type: CCP-ICH2 Computer Controlled Option 2 photoreactor

LZC-ICH2 Option 2 Fluorescent Photoreactor CCP-ICH2 Computer Controlled Option 2 photoreactor LZCX-ICH1 Option 1 Xenon Photoreactor

The CCP-ICH2 photoreactor is a fully computer-controlled ICH Option 2 photostability system designed for laboratories requiring automated control and detailed experiment documentation. The photoreactor accommodates sixteen 8-W lamps and is supplied with complete sets of UVA and visible lamps, ensuring compliance with ICH irradiation requirements. Using a USB interface and dedicated CCP software, the system automatically controls exposure parameters and logs experimental conditions such as exposure time, lamp configuration, and irradiation dose. A calibrated UVA/VIS power sensor ensures accurate measurement of light intensity, while integrated hardware—including a carousel, turntable, recessed magnetic stirrer, gas inlet, and temperature control—supports a wide range of experimental setups. The CCP-ICH2 package also includes a notebook computer with pre-installed software, providing a powerful and traceable solution for pharmaceutical photostability studies.

Luzchem’s ICH photoreactors represent our premier instruments for pharmaceutical photostability testing. Originally developed to meet the requirements of the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines for photostability testing of new drug substances and products, these systems provide controlled irradiation environments that enable reliable and reproducible exposure studies.

Luzchem offers photoreactors for both ICH Option 1 and Option 2 testing protocols, allowing researchers to select the illumination method best suited for their regulatory or research requirements.

Option 1 photoreactors use xenon lamps to simulate natural sunlight across a broad spectral range. These systems provide high-intensity irradiation that closely replicates solar exposure conditions, making them ideal for accelerated photostability testing and experiments requiring broadband illumination.

Option 2 photoreactors use carefully selected UVA and visible fluorescent lamps arranged around the sample chamber to deliver the exact dose of irradiation specified in ICH guidelines. These systems provide uniform illumination and precise dose control for pharmaceutical stability studies.

Luzchem’s ICH photoreactors include essential laboratory features such as integrated timers, power measurement systems for monitoring irradiation dose, sample carousels and turntables for uniform exposure, and safety interlocks for secure operation. CCP models also offer computer-controlled operation, enabling automatic logging of exposure conditions, irradiation dose, and experiment parameters for full traceability.

The Luzchem ICH photoreactor family includes three systems:

LZCX-ICH1 – Xenon lamp photoreactor certified for ICH Option 1 solar simulation exposure
LZC-ICH2 – Stand-alone fluorescent lamp photoreactor certified for ICH Option 2 testing
CCP-ICH2 – Fully computerized ICH Option 2 photoreactor with automated exposure logging

These systems are widely used in pharmaceutical development, stability testing laboratories, regulatory compliance studies, and photochemical research.

For additional information about ICH photostability testing requirements, please visit our ICH primer page.