Water Testing Solutions

safe water can be a realityWith the best technology, [ WATER TESTING SOLUTIONS ][ WATER TESTING SOLUTIONS ]Providing access to safe water has become more challenging than ever before. In the struggle to preserve the environment and protect human health, governments and businesses must seek out the most effective analytical innovations. The world’s fresh water supply is under constant threat from industrial growth, agricultural processes, and municipal waste. The global pursuit of water quality [ WATER TESTING SOLUTIONS ]Safe water through advanced technology By providing technologies that are truly unique to the industry, Waters Corporation is helping organizations ensure that the water they distribute is safe for consumption. The unparalleled performance of ACQUITY UPLC® in combination with advanced mass spectrometry is dramatically enhancing water testing capabilities. With fewer bottlenecks, less waste, lower costs, and more information in less time, Waters system solutions are streamlining analytical workflows, improving business performance, and transforming lives. Waters systems address the specialized needs of water testing laboratories. Whatever the challenge – sample throughput, trace detection, complex matrices, data management, or system usability – we have the solution. Off-line sample preparationUPLC and UPLC detectorsUPLC/MS and UPLC/MS/MSDirect injection UPLC/MS/MSOn-line SPE UPLC/MS/MS[ WATER TESTING SOLUTIONS ]Water sample concentration and cleanupOasis sample extraction products Analysis of water samples often requires concentration and cleanup of “dirty” or complex matrices. Oasis® Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) products allow for simple and rapid preparation method development. With the Oasis product line, you can expect robust SPE methods without having to endure irreproducible results and low recoveries, sorbent drying, or pH limitations. Key features/benefits:n Greater capacityn Excellent stability over entire pH rangen Cleanest extractsn Elimination of matrix effectsn Reduction of ion suppressionn Superior recovery, reproducibility, retention, and selectivity for a wide variety of compoundsOff-line sample preparationReduce interference and increase sensitivity for better quality resultsCertified Sep-Pak SPE CartridgesSep-Pak® SPE Cartridges are widely used by scientists for trace-level analysis in water samples. Manufactured using strict performance and cleanliness specifications and QC-tested for extractables and leachables, Certified Sep-Pak sample preparation products reduce interference and increase sensitivity by eliminating contaminants introduced by the cartridge hardware and sorbents. Key features/benefits:n Superior extracts for water sample residue analysis n Cleanliness and reproducibly needed for demanding sample preparation methodsn Allows for accurate, high-quality water testing results Oasis Sample Extraction Products.1%OR LESS OF THE WORLD’S FRESH WATER IS ACCESSIBLE FOR DIRECT HUMAN USESep-Pak SPE Cartridges.UPLC and UPLC detectors“ UPLC cut runtimes by 60%, reduced the cost of our solvents, and allowed my chemists to do other work.” Lab Manager, US regional water authority[ WATER TESTING SOLUTIONS ]Faster sample turnaround and lower costs for liquid chromatography separations ACQUITY UPLC H-Class SystemThe ACQUITY UPLC H-Class System offers the flexibility of a quaternary-based HPLC with the performance advantages of UPLC® – this means greater sample throughput, reduced cost per analysis, and better quality results for water testing laboratories that use traditional HPLC. Key features/benefits:n Runtimes are up to 10 times faster n Seamlessly transition to UPLC separations n Maximize chromatographic resolutionn Solvent consumption reduced by up to 95%n Significant reduction in method development times n Appropriate for all EPA-prescribed HPLC methods Single class and compound specific analyses with high performance detectors ACQUITY UPLC DetectorsACQUITY UPLC optical and mass detectors enhance high-efficiency UPLC separations, allowing you to analyze a wide variety of environmental contaminants. The ACQUITY UPLC TUV, PDA, and fluorescence detectors provide fast data acquisition capabilities for rapid analyses and the sensitivity required for trace impurity detection and quantification. The ACQUITY® SQD (single quadrupole MS detector) features robust performance, easy upkeep, and intuitive, walk-up operation for any expertise level.Key features/benefits:n Ideal for single class or compound specific detection including aldehydes and ketones, PAHs, explosives, carbamates, glyphosates, diquat/paraquat, and pesticidesn Apply the performance of UPLC to high volume, routine testing n Reduce instrument training time n Easily meet or exceed regulatory detection limits n Improve analytical workflow with Empower™ Chromatography Software and MassLynx™ Mass Spectrometry Software 12,000DIFFERENT TOXIC CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS ARE IN INDUSTRIAL USE TODAYACQUITY UPLC H-Class System.[ WATER TESTING SOLUTIONS ]Multi-class compound detection and regulatory quantification with easy access UPLC/MS/MS Tandem quadrupole MS Xevo™ TQ MS is ideal for trace analysis where target compounds are present at low levels. When analyzing water samples in complex matrices, it will enable accurate, reproducible low-level quantitative analysis with reduced matrix interference.Key features/benefits:n For multi-class compound detection including endocrine disruptors, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, perfluorinated compounds, bacterial toxins, and androgens/progestins n Provides the ultimate certainty in water monitoring results n RADAR™-enabled acquisition approach allows measurement of target analytes with precision in MRM mode, while simultaneously scanning the background for all other componentsn Rapidly create complete LC/MS/MS data acquisition and processing methods with Quanpedia™ Softwaren Easily accessible for users of all experience levels – IntelliStart™ Technology automates mass spec setupUPLC/MS and UPLC/MS/MS Screening and discovery with exact mass UPLC/MSQuadrupole time-of-flight (TOF) MSXevo G2 QTof provides fast, accurate, and reproducible exact mass measured data for laboratories seeking to enhance the efficiency of screening applications. Comprehensive full spectral data enable characterization of water samples – significantly increase the number of targeted analytes while enabling the discovery of new analytes. Key features/benefits:n All of the data all of the time with unique MSE mode of operationn Access to a wide range of versatile sample preparation options, from direct injection to fully integrated SPE solutionsn Experienced and novice scientists can operate the instrument quickly under optimal system conditions with IntelliStart Technologyn Review screening data qualitatively and quantitatively in a single pass with POSI±IVE™ Software n Detect and identify known and unknown components in complex mixtures with ChromaLynx™ Application Manager, utilizing MSE and MassFragment™ SoftwareXevo G2 QTof with the ACQUITY UPLC System.95%SOLVENT CONSUMPTION REDUCTION USING THE ACQUITY UPLC H-CLASS SYSTEM “ In the case where you are looking for new or unknown contaminants, UPLC, coupled with high-rate quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry, is the right tool.” Juan-Vicente Sancho, Ph.D., Full Professor, Analytical Chemistry, University Jaume IXevo TQ MS with the ACQUITY UPLC System.UP TO[ WATER TESTING SOLUTIONS ]Drinking water testing with advanced quantitative UPLC/MS/MS Ultra-high performance analyses with Xevo TQ-SXevo TQ-S provides the ultimate in quantitative capabilities, allowing for the direct injection of drinking water samples with no sample preparation. The system is designed to enable uncomplicated access to superior UPLC/MS/MS performance, delivering the highest levels of sensitivity, selectivity, robustness, speed, and accuracy. Key features/benefits:Direct injection UPLC/MS/MS 90%ANALYSIS AND PREPARATION TIME REDUCTION USING UPLC with On-line SPE TECHNOLOGYn Improves laboratory productivity by eliminating sample prep n Meet required limits of quantitation (LOQ) without sample pre-concentration n Minimize sample runtime and maximize the number of compounds assayed in a single methodn Ensure the integrity of results with automated data quality monitoring n Improve analytical workflow by rapidly creating complete LC/MS/MS data acquisition and processing methods n Automated instrument optimization with IntelliStart Technologyn Manage and automatically optimize methods with MassLynx workflow software tools including QuanpediaXevo TQ-S with the ACQUITY UPLC System.UP TO[ WATER TESTING SOLUTIONS ]On-line SPE UPLC/MS/MSAutomated sample prep combined with the performance of UPLCUPLC with On-line SPE TechnologyWaters UPLC with On-line SPE Technology dramatically stream-lines the analysis of drinking water samples by providing analyte extraction, pre-concentration, separation, and detection in one turn-key solution. Automated sample handling, proprietary chromatographic media, and ultra-sensitive optical and mass spectrometry detection have been combined into an on-line SPE UPLC/MS/MS solution. Key features/benefits:n Analysis and preparation times reduced by up to 90% – accommodate more samples and run them in less timen Significant reduction in sample volumes reduces shipping costs from remote locations n Analysts can allocate more time to other laboratory tasks n Ensures reproducible results by eliminating manual variabilityn Analyze endocrine disruptors, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary drug residuesn Available with Waters optical and mass spectrometer detectors including PDA, fluorescence, ACQUITY TQD, and Xevo TQ MSUPLC with On-line SPE Technology.Accurate, real-time data collection and analysis provide water testing laboratories with a comprehensive view and help identify particular areas of concern. This knowledge provides assurances of water quality and safety. And it can help managers optimize their resources and improve efficiency.“ The beauty of Waters equipment for us is that it is so easy to use and we have this great backup system of Waters technicians and scientists to help us.” David Reckhow, Ph.D., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Massachusetts, AmherstWaters Corporation 34 Maple StreetMilford, MA 01757 U.S.A.T: 508 478 2000F: 508 872 1990www.waters.comWaters, UPLC, Oasis, Sep-Pak, ACQUITY, and ACQUITY UPLC are registered trademarks of Waters Corporation. Empower, MassLynx, Xevo, IntelliStart, Posi+ive, ChromaLynx, MassFragment, RADAR, Quanpedia, and The Science of What’s Possible are trademarks of Waters Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2010 Waters Corporation. Produced in the U.S.A. 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