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Pharmaceutical Water Requirements

Pharmaceutical Water Requirements

Pharmaceutical Waters
Potable water
Potable water/water intended for human consumption
Potable water, or water intended for human consumption, is also
used as feed water for the production of purified water and water
for injections. Potable water may be used to rinse product-contacting
surfaces of equipment.
Potable water (treated)
Treated potable water has the same uses as potable water and water
intended for human consumption but has been treated to reduce its
microbial content.
Purified Water (PW)
Purified Water in bulk
Is used as an excipient in the preparation of non-sterile products and
as a starting material in the preparation of water for injection and
pharmaceutical-grade pure steam. It is also used for rinsing purposes
(cleaning of containers) and in the preparation of cleaning solutions.
Purified Water in containers
Is Purified Water in bulk that has been filled and stored in conditions
designed to assure the required microbiological quality. It must be
free from any added substances.
Highly Purified Water (HPW)
Is used in the preparation of medicinal products where bacterial
endotoxins need to be controlled, except where water for injection
is required. Current methods for the preparation include double-pass
reverse osmosis, reverse osmosis combined with ultrafiltration and
distillation.
Water for Injection (WFI)
Sterilized Water for injection
Is used for dissolving or diluting substances or preparations for parenteral administration.
Water for injection in bulk
Is used in the manufacture of parenteral and ophtalmic products. It
is also used for final rinsing of containers (e.g. primary packaging
materials) and manufacture of these products.
Pure Steam (PS)
Pure steam is evaporated above 100C and used for humidification
and sterilisation of e.g. porous goods. The level of steam saturation or dryness, and the amount of non-condensable gases are to
be determined by the Pure Steam application. The condensate must
comply with the respective WFI requirements.

USP*/Ph. Eur.**
Purified Water
Parameter

Unit

USP

Ph. Eur. (Bulk)

ppm C

0.50

Conductivity

S/cm@20C

0.5
< 4.3

Conductivity

TOC

S/cm@25C

< 1.3

Nitrate (NO3)

ppm

< 0.2

Heavy metals

ppm as Pb

< 100

< 100

Aerobic bacteria

CFU/ml

< 0.1

Highly Purified Water

Parameter

Unit

USP

Ph. Eur. (Bulk)

ppm C

n.c.st.

S/cm@20C

0.5
< 1.1

TOC
Conductivity

ppm

n.c.st.
n.c.st.

CFU/100ml

n.c.st.

< 0.2
< 10

l.U./ml

n.c.st.

< 0.25

Nitrate NO3
Aerobic bacteria
Bacterial endotoxins

Water for Injection

Parameter

Unit

USP

Ph. Eur. (Bulk)

ppm C

0.50

Conductivity

S/cm@20C

0.5
< 1.1

Conductivity

S/cm@25C

< 1.3

ppm

CFU/100ml

TOC

Nitrate (NO3)

< 0.2

EU/ml

< 10
< 0.25

< 10

Bacterial endotoxins
Bacterial endotoxins

l.U./ml

< 0.25

Unit

USP

Ph. Eur. (Bulk)

ppm C

n.c.st.

CFU/100ml

0.50
< 1.3
< 10

EU/ml

< 0.25

n.c.st.

Aerobic bacteria

Pure Steam (condensate)

Parameter
TOC
Conductivity
Aerobic bacteria
Bacterial endotoxins

S/cm@25C

n.c.st.
n.c.st.

n.c.st. = no comparable standard

* current United States Pharmacopoeia, ** current European Pharmacopoeia

Pharmaceutical Water Requirements

Conductivity According to USP

Three-stage Philosophy
1. In-line Measurement:
A conductivity measurement without temperature compensation
corresponding to a measured temperature. If the conductivity is below 1.3 S/cm at 25C (or values according to Table A) the measurement is completed. If not, stage 2 is required.
Advantages of the in-line Measurement in Stage 1
Real-time information for conductivity and temperature
Immediate limit value alarm
Data output for recording and documentation of the water quality
Calibrated measurement
Avoiding of errors due to sampling, handling & transport
2. Laboratory Measurement:
If the CO2 concentration of the sample is at equilibrium with the air
and the conductivity is below 2.1 S / cm at 25C the measurement
is completed. If not, stage 3 is required.
3. Laboratory Measurement:
Add saturated KCI to the sample from stage 2 and measure pH and
conductivity. The measured conductivity must be below the conductivity value shown in Table 1 at the measured pH. If this is the case,
the measurement is completed. If not, the water does not conform to
the standard.

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Table A
Stage 1: Conductivity limits as a function of the temperature
Stage 3: Conductivity limits as a function of the pH value
Stage 1

Stage 3

Temp. C

S/cm

pH

S/cm

0.6

5.0

4.7

0.8

5.1

4.1

10

0.9

5.2

3.6

15

1.0

5.3

3.3

20

1.1

5.4

3.0

25

1.3

5.5

2.8

30

1.4

5.6

2.6

35

1.5

5.7

2.5

40

1.7

5.8

2.4

45

1.8

5.9

2.4

50

1.9

6.0

2.4

55

2.1

6.1

2.4

60

2.2

6.2

2.5

65

2.4

6.3

2.4

70

2.5

6.4

2.3

75

2.7

6.5

2.2

80

2.7

6.6

2.1

85

2.7

6.7

2.6

90

2.7

6.8

3.1

95

2.9

6.9

3.8

100

3.1

7.0

4.6

Systems, Solutions, Services

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Pre-treatment
Drinking water is mandatory as the basis for the production of
pharmaceutical water, but such water is not available everywhere
in the necessary quality and quantity. The use of BWT ULTRASTIL
systems is a reliable method for the production of drinking water
from raw water and as an optimal pre-treatment stage to protect
downstream PW/HPW processes.
ULTRASTIL Raw-Water Ultrafiltration
High recovery robust dead end ultrafiltration
Optimal reduction of colloidal impurities (SDI15)
Best retention rate for particles, germs, bacteria and viruses
Continuous operation of downstream process equipment
Significant lifetime extension of downstream disposable filters
and membranes
Compact space saving skid design

Ultrastil

PW/HPW Generation
Purified Water or Highly Purified Water is one of the most critical
raw materials for pharmaceutical production and related industries.
As such the qualities at the point of use are regulated in the different
international pharmacopeias such as USP, EP, JP etc.
To safely achieve the defined qualities and maintain appropriate
safety, alarm and action levels, it is important to deliver highest
qualities to the storage & distribution systems. BWT pre-validated
and tested PW/HPW generation products allow an optimal choice
and technology for any kind of PW/HPW generation need, project
requirement and budget. All systems are optional available with the
unique SEPTRON BIOSAFE the only integrated EDI/UF technology
guaranteeing premium microbiological quality and safety.
SEPTRONLINE standard compact PW/HPW systems
Integrated RO, SEPTRON EDI
Small footprint
Semi-automatic chemical sanitization
Attractive pricing
Easy modular upgrade option within the series
Separate pre-treatment, ELITE RS hygienic softening with
SANISAL salt
0.15 - 0.3 m/h and 0.4 - 2.4 m/h series
OSMOLINE standard compact PW/HPW systems
Open skid RO, SEPTRON EDI
Small footprint
Automatic hot water sanitization >80C
Multijoint bloc velve technology
Easy modular upgrade option
Attractive pricing
0.4 - 2.4 m/h series

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Systems, Solutions, Services

OsmoVision innovative integrated high efficiency PW/HPW system
Open skid pre-treatment, softening, RO, SEPTRON EDI
Maximum recovery for lowest operating cost
Free chlorine & CO2 tolerance by patented process design
Continuous chemical sanitization without added substances
MULTIJOINT diaphragm bloc valve technology
0,5 - 10m/h single skid or >10m/h multi skid solutions

OsmoVision

OSMOTRON the world best-selling PW/HPW system

Open skid pre-treatment, softening, RO, SEPTRON EDI
316L SS execution
Automatic hot water sanitization >80C
MULTIJOINT diaphragm bloc valve technology
Easy modular upgrade option within the series
0,5 - 10m/h single skid or >10m/h multi skid solutions

osmotron

PW/HPW Storage and Distribution

Storage Tanks fed by BWT PW/HPW generation systems enable
buffering of peak consumptions. Selection of the optimal tank size
allows sizing of the PW/HPW generator for the most continuous
efficient generation mode.
In storage and distribution systems the objective is to maintain the
chemical and microbiological quality of the PW/HPW at constant
high level to ensure that user points are supplied with the quality
exceeding the requirements defined per USP/EP and providing sufficient safety margin to set alarm and action levels.
LOOPO C standardized compact distribution, control, monitoring
and sanitization for ambient temperature PW/HPW storage and
distribution systems
Open-skid system including STERITRON electrolytic ozone
generators and BEWADES ozone destruct UV technology
Calibrated online analytical instrumentation for flow, pressure,
temperature, conductivity and ozone
Optional calibrated TOC analyzer
316L SS execution
Continuous sanitization of the storage tank by electrolytic
produced ozone
Automatic and easy periodic sanitization with ozone of the
complete storage/distribution system up the user points
Optimal energy efficiency
NO insulation requirement for tank and loop piping

Loopo c

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Systems, Solutions, Services

WFI / Pure Steam Generation

Water for injection (WFI) is the most critical raw material for parenteral pharmaceutical production. As such the qualities at the point
of use are regulated in the different international pharmacopeias
such as USP, EP, JP. The EP is permitting distillation as the only
method to produce WFI. Although some pharmacopeias allow
alternative production technologies, distillation is the technology of
choice and industry standard for the generation of WFI.

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For Pure Steam the USP has set the quality requirement for condensate of the pure steam identical to WFI quality.
1

MULTITRON high efficiency multi effect distillation

316L SS construction
Up to eight columns increasing the efficiency
Preheaters included
Integrated cooler / condenser
Optional variable WFI capacity control
2

VAPOTRON fast reaction pure steam generator

316L SS construction
Constant pure steam pressure at maximum demand
Optional preheater
Optional Degasifier
EN 285 compliant
MULTITRON multi effect distillation systems and VAPOTRON pure
steam generators are available as individual units or as the unique
COMBITRON system producing water for injection and pure steam
in parallel.

WFI Storage and Distribution

3

LOOPO H standardized compact distribution, control, monitoring and sanitization for hot WFI storage and distribution systems

Open skid system including DTS (Double Tube Sheet) heat

exchanger
Calibrated online analytical instrumentation for flow, pressure,
temperature, conductivity
Optional calibrated TOC analyzer
316L SS execution
Optional automatic periodic sanitization with superheated
water 121C of the complete storage/distribution system up
the user points
Optional POU (point of use) DTS coolers and POU operator
interface panels

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Systems, Solutions, Services

Validation, Qualification & Documentation

Successful Inspection Guaranteed
BWT Pharma & Biotech systems are qualified in accordance with
the requirements of FDA, cGMP, cGAMP, cUSP and cPh. Eur. The
design and the documentation are based on the ISPE Engineering Guide Water and Steam Systems and Commissioning and
Qualification of Pharmaceutical Water and Steam Systems. The
systems are designed and built in accordance with the actual regulations of PED, EMC, LV and the Machinery Directives and carry
the CE symbol.
During each project, a validation engineer accompanies all project
activities in order to ensure optimal coordination of all steps, from
the URS (User Requirement Specification) through all stages of the
V model to the FAT/SAT. All IQ/OQ checks and tests are as far as
possible and practical executed in our workshop before the factory
acceptance test. BWT systems leave the factory only after successful FAT, which verifies the execution, functionality and quality of
the system. This procedure permits simple and fast installation and
commissioning of the system on the customers premises and limits
the implementation risk at site.
Providing a compliant and uniform technical & qualification documentation BWT will ensure clients compliance and comfort during
inspections and audits. Transparent and well-structured information
permits easy operation and maintenance of the systems. High quality drawings with standard tag numbering provide the basis for
quick assistance and support by our experienced service engineers.

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Automation
The automation and control system is the brain and heart of every
clean utility system. Executing the projects according to cGAMP
requirements is the basis for best performance and results.
AQU@VIEW automation products
are available for all systems and provide high quality process control with validated open source software and interface graphics. All
based on international well recognized premium control products
such as Siemens or Rockwell.
Based on the approved P&ID, control concept and electrical wiring
diagrams a detailed functional logic (FL) document is developed.
Describing well-structured all functions, controls, sequencers, setpoints, alarms, priorities etc. the FL is essential basis for the qualified programming and OQ testing. Transparent documented PLC
program descriptions will provide a logical and easy to understand
program structure that is free of any dead code.
Independent PLC-CPUs for each skid unit provide maximum independence and safety as well as enabling all loop checks, alarm checks,
operational parameter etc. during the functional FAT. This ensures a
perfect tested system before shipment to site.
BWT AQU@VIEW offers many value added optional features to
enhance system control and comfort.
Comfortable visual interface graphics and innovative applications
such as AQU@VIEW Data Logger in combination with AQU@VIEW
Audit Trail allow GMP compliant monitoring of the entire system.
Embedded in your factory DCS system you can interface via
AQU@VIEW Data Export Ethernet connection with each of the individual systems and extract and monitor all available data.
AQU@VIEW Remote Operation allows complete replication of the
system HMI to your office computer or remote tablet and granting you comfortable access and information of the system status.
Wherever you are.
AQU@VIEW Remote Assistance enables skilled BWT engineers to
support your operators via a safe VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Internet connection in case of emergency.
With AQU@VIEW POU Management you can control and optimize
all automatic user points in your clean media distribution system to
ensure optimal supply and prioritizing.

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Systems, Solutions, Services

Customer Services
Consistent performance in quality and quantity of the clean utility systems as well as maximum availability are critical to any
pharmaceutical or related production process. To safely ensure the
performance during the entire system life cycle regular and well
documented maintenance as well as calibration of quality relevant
process instrumentation is necessary.
AQU@SERVICE customer service products
With maximum flexibility, ranging from AQU@SERVICE GMP
scheduled preventive maintenance to AQU@SERVICE Complete full
service packages including all wear and spare parts, allows you to
configure your individual service demand.
Experienced and well trained field service engineers will provide
cGMP conform service, maintenance of the complete installation
and, with AQU@SERVICE Calibration, the routine calibration of all
quality relevant instrumentation. An excellent documentation of all
service activities and calibrations is self-evident.

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9.

1.

Customer Service
and Operation

Project
Identification

8.

2.

Commissioning,
Validation and
Training

Project Developement
+ Basic Engineering

Customer

BWT Pharma & Biotech

7.

3.

Installation

Project / Proposal
Presentation

6.
Manufacturing
+ FAT

4.
5.

Planning + Detailed
Engineering

Project
Management

With AQU@SERVICE Documentation BWT keeps your system

documentation up to date with all reports, calibration certificates,
change controls, data sheets and manuals of updated parts and
many more, for perfect inspections and audits.
Expert know-how combined with modern tools will support and
service your installation around the globe wherever you are. Our
international team is available for you 365 days per year on a
24/7 basis and, with our AQU@SERVICE Hotline, assisting you in
all questions regarding your clean media systems.
Together with local critical spares AQU@SERVICE Parts provides
you with a central warehouse to supply validated high quality wear
and spare parts for optimal system availability.
With BWT Pharma & Biotech AQU@SERVICE you can rely on one
partner and one single point of contact for your clean media installation whereever you are!

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BWT The Company

Best Water Technology Group (BWT) is
Europes leading water technology company. Our water partner network comprises
the groups 2,800 employees and thousands of plumbers, planners, architects and
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work on new processes and materials to
create products that are both ecological
and economical. Looking ahead, a key development issue is a reduction in the products use of operating resources and energy
consumption and the resulting minimisation
of CO2 emissions.
Whether at the place where the water pipe
enters the building (point of entry) or at the
tapping point (point of use), BWTs trendsetting Made in Europe products have
proved their quality millions of times
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drinking water, mineral
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swimming pools; heating and process water;
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water for air-conditioning. BWTs wide-ranging innovations guarantee
maximum safety, hygiene
and health in the daily use

of water that precious elixir of life. These

innovations, among others, include: SEPTRON, the worlds first electrodeionisation
module (EDI) with spiral wrap; manganese
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technology for chemical-free limescale protection; SANISAL the worlds first regeneration salt for softening water systems, which
also works as a disinfectant; and the new,
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Through its unique, high efficiency membranes for fuel cells and batteries, BWT is
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areas of water treatment and, at the
same time, to make
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Contact:

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Germany: BWT Pharma & Biotech GmbH

Carl-Benz-Str. 4,
D-74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen
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E-Mail: office@bwt-pharma.com

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No. 248 Xintuan Road, 12# Workshop,
Quigpu Industry Zone, Shanghai,
201707 Shanghai
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