UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BP609P

Pharmaceutical Analysis (Practical)

L-T-P0-0-4 Credits2 Session2026-27 TypeLab / Practical
Appears in 1 semester

B.Pharm · Sem 6 (Lab)

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Syllabus

5 units · 30 lecture hours
Unit1

Unit 1

6 hrs

Cosmetics and cosmeceuticals, Classification of Cosmetics (Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals for Skin Care, Hair Care, Oral Care, foot care, body cavities, Decorative Cosmetics, Cleansing cosmetics, Perfumes and Fragrances.) Types of various dosage forms for Cosmetics, Common excipients for cosmetic.

Unit2

Unit 2

6 hrs

Common skin problems (Dry Skin, Oily skin, Pimples and acne, Pigmentation, Prickly heat and Sun burn) and general composition, method for preparation, packing and evaluation of the skin Cosmetics and cosmeceuticals. Herbal cosmetics for skin. Types of soaps, syndet bars, general composition, method for preparation, packing and evaluation of soaps. Introduction to Perfumes and toiletries.

Unit3

Unit 3: Common Hair problems, Hair Cosmetics and cosmeceuticals

6 hrs

Types of shampoos, general composition, method for preparation, packing and evaluation of shampoos. Introduction to hair oils, hair serums, conditioners, hair colors, Depilatory and shaving products. Herbal hair care products.

Unit4

Unit 4: Various problems of oral cavity, Oral Cosmetics, and cosmeceuticals

6 hrs

general composition, method for preparation, packing and evaluation of mouth wash and toothpaste. Herbal oral care cosmetics. Types of Cosmetics for nails, eyes, body odor, lip care and cleansing. Intimate hygiene products for males and females.

Unit5

Unit 5

6 hrs

Role of Regulatory authorities for Cosmetics and cosmeceuticals (CDSCO and FDA). Cosmetics regulations 2020 and role of BIS. Role of certifying bodies like ECCERT and COSMOS in herbal cosmetics. Labeling requirement of cosmetics and Packaging of cosmetics. Testing as per BIS specification and analytical methods (including sensory test, sensitivity test).

Practical Work

  1. Pharmaceutical Analysis (Practical) Core Credit Hours Per Week (L-T-P) Max. Hours. L T P
  2. 2-- --
  3. 60Maximum Marks SE ESE
Course Objectives6 points
  • The objectives of this course are to:
  • Understand the fundamental principles behind various analytical techniques including titrations, spectrophotometry, fluorimetry, flame photometry, and chromatography.
  • Develop proficiency in performing quantitative and qualitative analyses of pharmaceutical compounds using classical and instrumental methods.
  • Learn to operate and maintain laboratory instruments such as potentiometers, conductometers, spectrophotometers, fluorimeters, flame photometers, and chromatographic systems.
  • Apply appropriate analytical techniques for specific analytical challenges and interpretation, including single and multi-component assays, identification of functional groups, and separation of mixtures.
  • Learn good laboratory practices and safety protocols in handling chemicals and operating instruments.
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Perform accurate titrations (potentiometric and conductometric) to determine the endpoint of acid-base reactions.
  2. CO2Determine absorption maxima, perform assays, and analyze multi-component formulations using spectrophotometric and colorimetric techniques.
  3. CO3Identify functional groups in compounds using FTIR spectroscopy and conduct quantitative analysis using fluorimetry and flame photometry.
  4. CO4Separate and analyze mixtures of compounds using paper chromatography, thin-layer chromatography (TLC), gas-liquid chromatography (GLC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC).
  5. CO5Interpret spectral and chromatographic data to identify compounds and quantify analytes.
Recommended References (Preferably latest editions)7 books
  1. Baki, G. and Alexander, K. S. Introduction to Cosmetic Formulation and Technology. Wiley.
  2. Barel, A. O., Paye, M. and Maibach, H. I. Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology. CRC Press.
  3. Benson, H. A. E. and Watkinson, A. C. Cosmetic Formulation: Principles and Practice. CRC Press.
  4. Chisvert, A. and Salvador, A. Cosmetic Formulation of Skin, Hair and Nails. Wiley.
  5. Dweck, A. C. and Santos, P. F. Formulating Natural Cosmetics. Allured Publishing.
  6. Matsumoto, M. Cosmetic Science and Technology. Elsevier.
  7. Rosen, M. R. Chemical Publishing. Course Code* Course Title* Course Type

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