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We've raised the bar!

The Agilent 1290 Infinity LC ended the UHPLC debate. Now Agilent raised the HPLC standard with the introduction of the new Agilent 1200 Infinity Series.

Cobalt detection

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A simple and rapid test for cobalt in leguminous plants has been developed that Spanish and Venezuelan chemists claim could provide an alternative to more expensive methods.

SGS group has acquired M-Scan, a group of chemical analysis laboratories specializing in advanced chemical and biochemical testing.

Canada bans bisphenol A

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Canada has become the first country in the world to declare bisphenol A (BPA) as a toxic substance under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

Waters has launched a programme to support scientific innovation in the fields of health and life science research, sports science, food safety, clinical research and environmental protection.

GC System Maintenance

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What are the basic elements of preventative maintenance for a GC system?

Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced a collaboration that aims to introduce mass spectrometry-based workflows and technologies into Japan to advance personalized medicine and healthcare.

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Thin-Layer Chromatography

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Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) provides analysts with a simple and quick method for examining the components in a mixture, and advances in the technique such as high performance TLC (HPTLC) offer higher resolution and greater reproducibility. Joining us for this discussion on TLC this month are Ned Dugan of Analtech, Inc., and Ling Bei and Dave Lentz of EMD Chemicals.

A CE Revival

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Kevin Altria, associate director at GlaxoSmithKline and CE Currents editor on the current status of CE as an effective analytical technique.

Changing names

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Mallinckrodt Baker will now be known as Avantor Performance Materials, company officials announced as they unveiled a new name and identity following the recent acquisition by an affiliate of New Mountain Capital.