Table IV

Summary of Drying Studies for 370 mg/mL BSA Formulation Sucked Back into Glass Nozzles or Stainless Steel Nozzles of Different Sizes

Study FindingStainless Steel NozzleGlass Nozzle
1.5 mm2.0 mm2.5 mm1.8 mm2.4 mm
Optimal SB setting103242
Drying time for nozzle clogging (min)5>60*9020–30>60*
Contact angle (°)86.1 ± 1.840.3 ± 2.4
  • * Drying experiment and nozzle observation did not exceed 60 min.