In-Vitro Testing

Solar Light’s state of the art single-output Pre-Irradiation Solar Simulator Kits produces solar UV radiation in the 290 – 400 nm range, and can be used with the SPF-290AS Automated Sunscreen Protector Factor Analyzer as the ultimate lab to shelf solution. This precision research-grade instrument is specifically designed for the pre-irradiation step during in vitro broad spectrum sunscreen testing, and is fully compliant with the most current FDA and ISO requirements. Solar Light’s turnkey instruments allow for efficient yet quick results, greatly reducing time spent in the testing lab.

LS1000-Series

  •  > 95% Uniformity, with 98% Uniformity available in beam’s central usable area 
  • Square Beam Models available in 4” (10 cm) and 6” (15 cm) single port outputs 
  • 4” (10 cm) models provide simultaneous pre-irradiation of up to 4 PMMA plates in ~23 minutes 
  • 6” (15 cm) models provide simultaneous pre-irradiation of up to 9 PMMA plates in ~23 minutes 
  • Collimated Output Provides up to 14” (35.5 cm) Working Distance 

16S-Series

  •  > 90% Uniformity in beam’s usable area 
  • Round Beam Model available in 3” (7.5 cm) single port output 
  • Provides pre-irradiation of 1 PMMA plate in ~23 minutes 
  • Focused Output provides up to 18” (46 cm) working distance 

SPF-290AS

  • Motorized and automated X-Y sample stage and control module for Hit-and-Forget measurements of up to 12 discrete sample positions 
  • Color Compensating Filter 
  • PMT Detection Module 
  • Precision scanning monochromator with stepping motor and controller 
  • Available for use with 100 VAC / 50 Hz, 110 VAC / 60 Hz, or 220 VAC / 50 Hz. 

Important Irradiation Times

Specification 16S-300-009 LS1000-4S-009 LS1000-6S-009
Plates Irradiated 1 4 9
Approx. Time Spent To Pre-Irradiate For FDA 30 Minutes 12 Minutes 16 Minutes
Prep Time For 1 FDA Trial 1 Hour 45 Minutes 27 Minutes 31 Minutes
Prep Time For 3 FDA Trials 4 Hours 45 Minutes 1 Hour 36 Minutes 31 Minutes