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A Practical Derivation of the Uncertainty Factor Applied to Adjust the Extractables/Leachables Analytical Evaluation Threshold (AET) for Response Factor Variation

Dennis Jenke, Piet Christiaens, Jean-Marie Beusen, Philippe Verlinde and Jan Baeten
PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology May 2022, 76 (3) 178-199; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5731/pdajpst.2021.012692
Dennis Jenke
1Nelson Labs, Romeinsestraat 12, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium; Telephone: ++32(0)16400484; and
2Triad Scientific Solutions, 181 Peregrine Lane Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
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Jean-Marie Beusen
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Dennis Jenke, Piet Christiaens, Jean-Marie Beusen, Philippe Verlinde, Jan Baeten
PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology May 2022, 76 (3) 178-199; DOI: 10.5731/pdajpst.2021.012692

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PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology May 2022, 76 (3) 178-199; DOI: 10.5731/pdajpst.2021.012692
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