Labsphere Sample Preparation Kit streamlines UV2000 sample testing

To simplify quality assurance and UVA Protection Factor analysis for the development and testing of sunscreen and cosmetics using Labsphere's UV-2000s transmittance analyzer, the company has introduced the UV2000S Sample Preparation Starter Kit. The kit brings together all the tools needed to prepare the correct in-vitro sunscreen sample common to Boot Star, COLIPA, FDA, and user-defined SPF measurement methods.

While sample preparation methods vary by region, the tools needed to prepare the sample are the same. The easy to use kit contains: a tube of Vaseline®, one positive displacement Pipette (10 -1 uL Range), one box of Pipette Capillaries and Pistons (25 uL), one box of Pipette Capillaries (100 uL), one box of Non-Powdered Finger Cots, and Sample Preparation Guide. The guide was created and tested by application experts at Labsphere to familiarize users with sample preparation processes, assist in establishing correct standards, and to help ensure consistent results from one test to another.

Labsphere's UV-2000s transmittance analyzer benchtop R&D system is designed to rapidly measure the spectral transmittance of sunscreen products, especially those with high protection factors SPF 50 and above, as well as UVA/UVB protection factor. The instrument measures the diffuse transmittance of a product sample over the 250 nm - 450 nm ultraviolet wavelength range. Its application software automatically converts measurement data to provide the Sun Protective Factor (SPF), UVA to UVB ratio, critical wavelength, Boot Star Rating, and UVA-PF (COLIPA Method). The platform allows users to view, archive, retrieve and export data for measurements on both bare substrates and product substrates and supports evolving regional methods with subscription-based updates.

For further information, view website: www.labsphere.com or e-mail: news@labsphere.com  Refer to page 306   

The kit brings together all the tools needed to prepare the correct in-vitro sunscreen sample common to Boot Star, COLIPA, FDA, and user-defined SPF measurement methods.

RTS Life Science recently announced certification to
ISO 9001:2008 standard and TickIT software standard level 5.5

RTS Life Science, a worldwide supplier of automated sample management and drug delivery testing systems is pleased to announce that they have successfully passed the NQA Audit of their Quality Management System and are now certified to ISO 9001:2008 standard and TickIT software standard level 5.5.
 
The RTS Quality Management System operates across all areas of the business from purchasing, through project management to system build, after sales service and support.  Non operational activities such as asset management and fire disaster recovery are also included in the audit.  Passing the audit with flying colours, the Auditor described RTS' software process management as 'excellent'.
 
Although ISO 9001 certified for many years, the auditors commented on how, under the new quality management leadership and structure, the system has gone from strength to strength since certification was last achieved in 2006. The impressive appearance of the RTS Life Science work environment since relocating to a newly refurbished building was commented on, as was internal communication and the implementation of the intranet to capture news, updates and discussion forums across all areas of the business.
 
Gary Walsh, Managing Director of RTS Life Science commented 'we are continuously striving to improve our business processes, cut out wasted effort and deliver quality systems to our customers.  This certification is testament to the effort of all RTS personnel and their commitment to deliver exemplary projects in a professional and timely manner'.

The ISO 9001:2008 standard and TickIT software standard level 5.5 certification will remain in place for the next 3 years during which time the Company will continue to be audited. 
 
For further information, view website: www.rtslifescience.com or e-mail: lifescience.info@rts-group.com   

Complete range of industrial water testing equipment from Palintest Ltd

Palintest Ltd, leader in water analysis technology, now offers a complete range of testing equipment for industrial water applications. The latest addition to the company's product range includes a new line of Drop Count Test Kits with patented drop tips to control droplet size while preventing leakage.

The kits are used to carry out tests by taking a measured volume of a water sample and adding a reagent drop by drop until a colour change takes place. These can be used to test for a comprehensive range of parameters in the industrial water sector.

Test strips, non-oxidising biocide tests, and a field incubator are among a range of additional equipment being introduced by the company. The full list of new products can be found at www.palintest.com or in the new Industrial Water Testing Brochure which is available upon request.

The product launch complements Palintest's existing line of portable kits for the industry professional. These include the Engineer's Test Kit that acts as a compact water testing laboratory for the water treatment specialist, Cooling and Boiler Water Test Kits, and Tablet Count tests. The range has been designed with the input of end-users and Palintest's long-standing expertise in the field to provide specifically customised, all-in-one packages to satisfy all industrial water testing requirements.

For further information, e-mail: sales@palintest.com  or view website: website: www.palintest.com  Refer to page 347   

Complete range of testing equipment for industrial water applications from Palintest Ltd.

Reagent-free portable chlorine tester gains EPA approval

The Chlorosense testing device from Palintest Ltd. makes use of a completely new methodology for water analysis, utilising electrochemical sensors instead of traditional chemical reagents to measure chlorine levels in potable and process water. The portable, battery-powered device has now been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), following an expedited approval process (ref: 74 FR 57908, pub. Nov 10, 2009).

The expedited approval process for drinking water analytical methods exists in order to allow the water industry more timely access to new testing. As the US EPA website (www.epa.gov) states: "A comparison of the new alternative method to the approved method(s) must show the new method to be equally effective in determining the concentration of the contaminant." In achieving the approval, the Chlorosense was found by the agency to be at least as accurate, precise and effective as more traditional, technique-dependent chemical-based methods of chlorine measurement.

The ChloroSense unit measures both free and total chlorine simultaneously, giving results in less than 60 seconds. The free chlorine accuracy is similar to the standard method (DPD) over the normal 0-5 mg/l, however the new technology also works on an extended range of up to 10mg/l free chlorine. Total chlorine test accuracy is similar to chemical based methods, and works on a range of up to 75mg/l.

The major benefit of the ChloroSense compared to chemical reagent-based testing is its ease of use. An operator does not need to have experience in chemical testing to use the device, and only needs the Chlorosense unit, a disposable sensor and the water sample to be tested. No chemical reagents, additional equipment or preparation are required. Total and free chlorine levels are measured simultaneously and displayed in under a minute, along with the temperature of the sample, on the large back-lit LCD screen. All the test information is also stored in the unit's memory, which can hold up to 500 sets of results. A USB port allows easy connection to a PC for simple, convenient downloading. The unit is compact, robust, and waterproof to an IP67 rating; with a handy carrying case, and weighing just 1kg, it is perfectly suited for testing in the field.

The product is simple to use and comes complete with instructions that enable users of any skill level to test chlorine levels and obtain consistent, repeatable results. Now with US EPA approval, the ChloroSense effectively combines excellent accuracy with previously unobtainable convenience and ease of use.

Palintest in Profile
Palintest is a world-leading manufacturer of water testing and environmental products for water quality, drinking water, and swimming pool testing. The company leads the way in technology for the domestic, industrial and commercial water and soil management markets as well. Palintest supplies a wide range of photometer and comparator instruments, test kits and reagent systems for the detection of many elements.
 
For further information, e-mail: sales@palintest.com  or view website: website: www.palintest.com   

New portable Chlorophyll content meter

ADC BioScientific Ltd., world leaders in the design and manufacture of quality Plant science research instrumentation, has introduced a new Portable Chlorophyll Content Meter.

The CCM-200 plus accurately and non-destructively determines the chlorophyll content in plants and crops. 

The determination of chlorophyll content is especially useful in improving Nitrogen management in nutrient optimisation programs that both improve crop yield and help protect the environment.

Weighing only 160gms, the battery operated, hand-held CCM-200 plus enables fast, accurate and reliable determinations in the field, replacing the necessity to carry out the traditional time consuming and destructive laboratory methodologies.     

Featuring a large sample area of 1 cm diameter, the best possible repeatability and averaging of determinations is assured. The CCM-200 plus is easy to use so sampling and screening times are short.

The affordable CCM-200 plus features, as standard, both a graphic display and a data storage capacity of 160,000 chlorophyll content measurements.  Real time data averaging is also provided.   

Other applications for the CCM-200 plus include plant environmental stress studies and herbicide screening programs.

For further information, e-mail: sales@adc.co.uk