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701-725 of 2477 Resource Library
701-725 of 2477 Resource Library
APPLICATION BRIEF
  Introduction Animal performance and feed milling cost are dictated by nutritional requirements of the feed products. Performing frequent checks against production specifications is important to ensure quality of the finished compound feed and reduce raw …
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  Introduction Acrylamide is a probable carcinogen organic compound that is found in some foods that are cooked at elevated temperatures. It’s origins are due to the condensation of the amino acid asparagine and glucose as part of Maillard reaction. In …
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  Introduction Aflatoxin B1 is considered to be the most genotoxic of the mycotoxins, and, when ingested by cows, is converted to aflatoxin M1 which has been shown to cause liver cancer in certain animals. … Analysis of Aflatoxins by …
ARTICLE
Pharmaceutical firms undergo FDA inspections that regularly assess their compliance with cGMP, as well as with the 21 CFR Part 11 regulations of electronic data records and signatures. Passing any such review requires preparation to ensure that the …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are prevalent in a number of environmental matrices, and are created as a result of the combustion of fossil fuels. PAHs are water soluble and toxic to invertebrate aquatic organisms. They have also …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Semivolatile organic compounds are readily found in the environment, and pose a threat to human and animal health. As such, most nations have placed limits on the amount and types of SVOCs that can be released into the environment, owing to …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemically diverse and abundant in nature. Biogenic VOCs are present in and emitted by most plant parts and play an essential role in plant communication, pollinator/predator attraction, plant-bacterial …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Ethanol is an important blending component in fuels commonly used in gasoline/petrol. Because of its wide use, it is important to monitor the concentrations of impurities in the ethanol which can negatively impact the performance of the …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Due to aluminum’s varied uses and popularity, there are many grades available. The London Metal Exchange (LME) lists specifications for two commonly-used aluminum (Al) purities: 99.5% and 99.7%1, with each having up to six inorganic …
BRIEF
Do-it-Yourself is Not Cost-effective Anymore …   Introduction Approximately half of all pharmaceutical laboratories practice some level of self-maintenance — a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach that uses internal resources to perform instrument care and …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Due to its unique characteristics, aluminum (Al) is used in a wide variety of commercial and industrial applications. Its utility can be further enhanced by combining it with other metals to create aluminum-based alloys, where the …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Spectroscopic techniques, especially infrared (IR) spectroscopy, can give specific chemical information, identifying intermediates and products during extremely fast reaction based on the spectral information collected. Modern FT-IR …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Gold (Au) is one of the most precious and useful metals, due to a unique combination of characteristics: resistance to tarnish/corrosion, ability to conduct electricity, and ability to be easily formed into a variety of shapes. And because …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Although considered pharmacologically inert, pharmaceutical excipients have been shown to interact with active drug substances to affect the safety and efficacy of drug products. One of the areas of major concern is the potential chemical …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Thymopentin (TP5), a 5-amino-acid polypeptide, is a safe and effective immunostimulant utilized in the treatment of a variety of immune disorders. Several residual solvents are used in the manufacture of TP5, including the "universal …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction A typical FT-IR spectrometer will scan down to the long wavelength limit of approximately 400 cm-1 limited by the optical components such as the beamsplitter and detector which contain potassium bromide (KBr). However, there are a growing …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Infrared Spectroscopy has become a ubiquitous tool in the analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, with both Mid- and Near-infrared spectroscopy functioning as commonplace techniques for the investigation of both excipients and active …
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  Introduction Testing for harmful metal(loid)s that may be included in raw materials, processes, paints and additives used in the manufacturing processes of children's toys has been mandated by the regulation EN 71-3. This regulation recommends specific …
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  Introduction With the increased use of nanoparticles (NPs) in various products and processes, the need to characterize them has also increased. Single Particle ICP-MS (SP-ICP-MS) was developed for rapid analysis of nanoparticles, measuring thousands of …
WEBINAR
Integrated HS-GC workflow for optimized performance and cost savings for Method USP 467 … Introduction Laboratories performing residual solvent analysis according to USP 467 strive to meet the requirements of the method while trying to optimize their …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of synthetic organic compounds which have been utilized as aqueous film forming foams (AFFF) for firefighting purposes, and as stain and water resistant coatings on a number of …
APPLICATION NOTE
Introduction Corn is the most plentiful grain grown worldwide with over 1.09 billion metric tons produced in 2018.1 It is a versatile crop and can be found in a wide range of products such as foodstuffs, animal feed, ethanol and even bio-based plastics.2 …
INFOGRAPHIC
  Introduction Download this infographic taking you through the Why, Where, When, What, and How of biofuels analysis for bioethanol and biodiesel products. Keep your laboratory workflows flowing smoothly and accurately with robust analytical solutions …
VIDEO
  Introduction Dive deep into the fascinating world of marine microplastics with one of our valued customers, Katsia Pabortsava, Scientist at the National Oceanography Centre, UK. Her research explores how microplastics are distributed in the ocean and …
APPLICATION NOTE
Introduction Soybean production has been increasing rapidly over the last few decades and, as such, soy and soy-related end products have become ever more pervasive in day to day life. In 2018, 347 million metric tons of soybeans were produced worldwide, …