Advancing Dispersion Stability Analysis with the Bettersize BeScan Lab – Now Available for Demonstration in the UK

In the realm of colloidal science, formulation chemistry, and nanoparticle development, stability is not merely a desirable trait — it is a fundamental requirement.

Understanding and controlling the stability of dispersions and emulsions is essential across a wide spectrum of industries, from pharmaceuticals and personal care to inks, coatings, and food science. The Bettersize BeScan Lab Stability Analyser introduces a refined and accessible approach to monitoring instability phenomena in complex systems, with scientific rigour and industrial practicality in mind.

The Science Behind BeScan Lab
The BeScan Lab operates using a sophisticated light transmission profiling technique that quantitatively assesses the stability of suspensions and emulsions over time. Unlike traditional visual inspection or centrifuge-based approaches, the BeScan utilises space- and time-resolved optical detection to monitor particle migration (sedimentation, creaming) and aggregation within a sample, under conditions that mimic real-world storage.

Its high-resolution, full-sample scan captures vertical transmission data across the height of the container at regular intervals, enabling a time-lapse visualisation of destabilisation kinetics. The resulting profiles provide critical insight into:

•    Sedimentation rates
•    Phase separation
•    Creaming behaviour
•    Turbidity changes and clarification
•    Aggregation or flocculation dynamics
These observations are not only qualitative — the BeScan quantifies the extent and rate of instability, offering a Stability Index (SI) for direct comparative analysis.

Applications Across Research and Industry
The BeScan Lab is particularly valuable in:
•    Formulation optimisation: Rapid screening of dispersant systems or surfactant efficiencies
•    Accelerated stability testing: Early prediction of long-term performance
•    Quality assurance: Consistency across production batches
•    Fundamental colloidal research: Understanding destabilisation mechanisms

Industries actively benefiting from this technology include:
•    Pharmaceuticals: For parenteral emulsions, vaccines, and suspensions
•    Personal care: Creams, lotions, and sunscreens
•    Food & beverage: Emulsions, flavour dispersions, and nutritional suspensions
•    Chemical & materials science: Pigments, inks, slurries, and nano-dispersions

Meritics: BeScan Lab Demonstration Now Available
Meritics Ltd is pleased to announce the arrival of a demo unit of the Bettersize BeScan Lab Stability Analyser at our UK facility. This offers an excellent opportunity for researchers, formulators, and QC teams to explore the capabilities of the system with their own samples and applications.

Whether you're looking to resolve a formulation challenge or integrate a more robust stability protocol into your workflow, we invite you to experience the BeScan Lab firsthand.