Table 2 Reference for visual determination of particle size.

From: Design and optimization of intranasal aripiprazole-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for enhanced brain targeting in schizophrenia: in vitro and ex vivo evaluation

Sl. No.

Appearance of dissolution medium

Particle size range

Grade

1

Transparent

10–200 nm

MEa

2

Translucent

200–300 nm

MEb

3

Fine milky

300 nm – few µm

E

4

Presence of particles

Depends on the API

NE

  1. MEa :- Grade A, Clear Micro Emulsion; MEb :-Grade B, Micro Emulsion; E: Emulsion; NE: Nano Emulsion; NA: Not applicable.