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ASTM D2357 - 11 standard for qualitative classification of surfactants by infrared absorption

1. Scope 1.1 This standard covers the qualitative classification of synthetic detergent products or mixtures of synthetic detergents. It is applicable to built detergent formulations as well as individual surfactant compositions. Note 1—The organic active ingredient must be isolated from built syndet compositions in accordance with Test Method D2358. 1.2 This standard does not purport to ...

Oct. 20, 2011

By ASTM International

Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp Announced Winner of R&D 100 Awards

Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp, the pioneer in Optical Photothermal IR (O-PTIR) spectroscopy, has been announced a winner of the 2018 R&D 100 Awards. Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp’s product, the mIRage IR Microscope, was developed in mid-2017 and launched at the SciX Conference in Reno, NV in October 2017. The system is the first of its kind, utilizing Photothermal Spectroscopy ...

Dec. 1, 2018

By Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp.

IR analysis helps industries comply with regulations for wastewater

For over 30 years, the Clean Water Act has been governing water pollution. Initially the focus was on traditional “point source” polluters such as municipal sewage treatment plants and industrial facilities. The focus is now on the “non-point sources” such as Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) which are a major contributor to non-point source pollution. This is due to the increase in the ...

Sep. 29, 2008

By AMETEK Spectro Scientific

ASTM D2702 - 05(2011) Standard Practice for Rubber Chemicals—Determination of Infrared Absorption Characteristics

This procedure can be used for a variety of applications, including identifying unlabeled material, process control, raw material acceptance, product evaluation, and compositional change during environmental testing. Rubber chemicals vary widely in their chemical and physical properties. Infrared spectrophotometers vary in the presentation of a spectrum ...

Feb. 2, 2012

By ASTM International

ASTM E2106 - 00(2011) Standard Practice for General Techniques of Liquid Chromatography-Infrared (LC/IR) and Size Exclusion Chromatography-Infrared (SEC/IR) Analyses

This practice provides general guidelines for the practice of liquid chromatography or size exclusion chromatography coupled with infrared spectrometric detection and analysis (LC/IR, SEC/IR). This practice assumes that the chromatography involved is adequate to resolve a sample into discrete fractions. It is not the intention of this practice to instruct the user on how to perform ...

Jan. 27, 2012

By ASTM International

Portable IR Analyzer provides ASTM method for on-site measurement

The InfraCal Soot Meter, from Wilks, provides users with a rapid, on-site ASTM Method D7686 for measuring soot concentration levels in diesel engine oils. Soot levels as high as 12% - 15% are easily measured in just 30 seconds. This compact, pushbutton analyzer provides direct readout of the percent of suspended carbon (soot) in the diesel engine lubricating oil without sample preparation, ...

Oct. 25, 2013

By AMETEK Spectro Scientific

ASTM F1249 - 06(2011) standard test method for water vapor transmission rate through plastic film and sheeting using a modulated infrared sensor

The purpose of this test method is to obtain reliable values for the WVTR of plastic film and sheeting. WVTR is an important property of packaging materials and can be directly related to shelf life and packaged product stability. Data from this test method is suitable as a referee method of testing, provided that the purchaser and seller ...

Nov. 11, 2011

By ASTM International

New White Paper features Solvents for Oil and Grease in Water Measurements

A White Paper entitled, “Solvent Choices for Infrared Testing of Oil and Grease in Water” was recently published by Wilks Enterprise, Inc. Infrared (IR) analysis is widely used worldwide for determining the amount of oil and grease in water as it is a cost-effective measurement technique that can be easily done on-site or in a laboratory. Since water is a strong absorber in the mid-IR ...

Apr. 3, 2013

By AMETEK Spectro Scientific

Shimadzu’s New Compact IRSpirit FTIR Spectrophotometer Offers Exceptional Versatility, Reliability, and Ease-of-Use

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) announces the release of its new IRSpirit Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrophotometer. The smallest and lightest FTIR instrument from Shimadzu, the IRSpirit provides unmatched functionality in its class of compact instruments, and offers exceptional reliability in contaminant analysis, identification tests and quantitative measurements. The ...

Oct. 25, 2017

By Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc

On-site analysis of cannabis potency using Infrared spectroscopy

Cannabis is increasingly being recognised for its therapeutic value. This has led to a reduction in its regulation, and even its legalisation, by many different governments. As cannabis production becomes legalised and regulated it is important that manufacturers can assess the chemical content and potency of their plants. The value of cannabis in the control of pain, spasm and a range of other ...

Nov. 25, 2016

By Specac Limited

ASTM D7575 - 11 standard test method for solvent-free membrane recoverable oil and grease by infrared determination

The presence and concentration of oil and grease in domestic and industrial wastewater is of concern to the public because of its deleterious health, environmental, safety, and aesthetic effects. Regulations and standards have been established that require monitoring of oil and grease in water and wastewater. Note 1—Different oil and grease materials may have different infrared ...

Nov. 14, 2011

By ASTM International

ASTM D7575 - 11 standard test method for solvent-free membrane recoverable oil and grease by infrared determination

The presence and concentration of oil and grease in domestic and industrial wastewater is of concern to the public because of its deleterious health, environmental, safety, and aesthetic effects. Regulations and standards have been established that require monitoring of oil and grease in water and wastewater. Note 1—Different oil and grease ...

Nov. 14, 2011

By ASTM International

Prevent botulism with the Pearl or Quest

Clostridium botulinum is the germ that produces the toxin Botulism, which often occurs in canned, preserved or femernted foods, due to the lack of oxygen. Symptoms include: difficulty swallowing dry mouth slurred speech weak muscles double vision vomiting vertigo diarrhoea progressively worse muscle paralysis Testing liquids for clostridium botulinum Whether it is drinking ...

Mar. 15, 2016

By Specac Limited

Agilent Technologies completes acquisition of A2 technologies` assets

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) has completed the acquisition of specific assets of A2 Technologies. Financial details were not disclosed for the acquisition, which was first announced Jan. 19. The acquisition supports Agilent's goal of expanding its spectroscopy business. Substantially all of A2 Technologies' intellectual property, technology and spectroscopy product portfolio are now part ...

Feb. 10, 2011

By Agilent Technologies, Inc.

Using infrared spectroscopy to examine functionalised nanoparticles

For example, nanoparticles are used in catalysis to improve the production rate in commercial processes, and in electrode structures to develop better batteries. They’re also useful in cosmetics and coatings, and in nanocomposites where the surface properties of the individual nanoparticle influence the behaviour of the entire composite [1]. TEM (a, b, and c) images of prepared ...

Dec. 13, 2016

By Specac Limited

Manual Hydraulic Press ranked in top 0.1% of SelectScience products

Specac Atlas Manual Hydraulic Presses have been recognized with a Silver Seal of Quality, putting them in the top 0.1% of all products on the SelectScience® website when it comes to customer feedback. Cited from SelectScience®. This is an excerpt from SelectScience®'s recent editorial piece on our Manual Hydraulic Press reaching new heights of user approval, attaining the Silver ...

Apr. 2, 2018

By Specac Limited

Proactive leak detection of oil & gas assets can improve worker safety

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, there have only been 4 new refineries built in the last 20 years on US soil. Those 4 refineries have a combined capacity of These complex, engineering amusement parks must be properly maintained if they want to continue to not only be operable but also profitable. One aspect of proper maintenance and environmental stewardship is proactive ...

Sep. 20, 2015

By EnTech Engineering Company

Specac: 15% discount for USA education sector

We're reaching out to USA educational institutions with a 15% discount on Specac accessories. Ask for a quote with promo code "Specac15" to qualify for a discount on a selected purchase. See what our accessories can do: • Read application notes and watch videos on liquid analysis by visiting the Pearl IR accessory page. • For information on solid, powder and other sample analysis ...

Jun. 13, 2016

By Specac Limited

Agilent Technologies signs agreement to acquire assets of A2 technologies; deal to expand agilent`s spectroscopy portfolio

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) and A2 Technologies today announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Agilent to acquire specific assets of A2 Technologies. The acquisition includes substantially all of A2 Technologies' intellectual property, technology, employees and its spectroscopy product portfolio. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be final ...

Jan. 19, 2011

By Agilent Technologies, Inc.

PERKINELMER RECOGNIZES GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY INNOVATION AT PITTCON 2005

Celebrates 50th Anniversary of GC Innovation Introduces New Application-based Solutions and Product Enhancements that Increase Speed and Productivity ORLANDO, Fla. – PerkinElmer Inc. (NYSE: PKI ), a leading provider of drug discovery, life science research, and analytical solutions, today announced that it will showcase industry-leading products and solutions at the annual ...

Feb. 28, 2005

By PerkinElmer, Inc.