Applications

Determination of the diethylene glycol content, isophthalic acid content, intrinsic viscosity (ASTM D4603), and the acid number (AN) of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a lengthy and challenging process due to the sample’s limited solubility and the need to use different analytical methods. This application note demonstrates that the DS2500 Solid Analyzer operating in the visible and near-infrared spectral region (Vis-NIR) provides a cost-efficient and fast solution for a simultaneous determination of these parameters in PET. Vis-NIR spectroscopy allows for the analysis of PET in less than one minute without sample preparation or using any chemical reagents.

Pyrolysis gasoline (Pygas) is a by-product of ethylene production, which contains unwanted conjugated diolefins making it unsuitable as a motor fuel. To overcome this limitation, the olefin content needs to be reduced below 2 mg/g pygas in a selective hydrogenation unit (SHU). The diene value, or maleic anhydride value (MAV), is usually determined by the lengthy Diels-Alder wet chemical method (UOP326-17), requiring highly trained analysts. In contrast to the primary method, near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a cost-efficient and fast analytic solution for the determination of diene value in pyrolysis gasoline.

Pour l'analyse des lubrifiants, la détermination de l'indice d'acidité (ASTM D664), de la viscosité (ASTM D445), de la teneur en eau (ASTM D6304) et de l'indice de coloration (ASTM D1500) nécessite l'utilisation de plusieurs technologies analytiques et, en partie, de grands volumes de produits chimiques. Cette note d'application démontre que le XDS RapidLiquid Analyzer fonctionnant dans la région spectrale du visible et du proche infrarouge (Vis-NIR) constitue une alternative rapide et rentable pour la détermination de l'AN, de la viscosité, de la teneur en eau et de l'indice de coloration des lubrifiants. Sans préparation d'échantillon ni produits chimiques, la spectroscopie Vis-NIR permet une analyse multiparamétrique des lubrifiants en moins d'une minute.

Determination of key quality parameters of palm oil, namely free fatty acids (FFA), iodine value (IV), moisture content, deterioration of bleachability index (DOBI), and carotene require the use of several different analytical methods, which are laborious and can lack in accuracy. This application note demonstrates that the XDS RapidLiquid Analyzer operating in the visible and near infrared spectral region (Vis-NIR) provides a cost-efficient and fast solution for the determination of these quality control parameters in palm oil. With no sample preparation or chemicals needed, Vis-NIR spectroscopy allows for the analysis of palm oil in less than a minute and can be used by anyone.

Determination of sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), cocamidopropyl betaine (CABP), cocamidopropylamine oxide (CAW), cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), and carbopol in shampoo is a cost- and time-intensive process due to the use of large volumes of chemicals per analysis. This application note demonstrates that the DS2500 Solid Analyzer operating in the visible and near-infrared spectral region (Vis-NIR) provides a cost-efficient and fast solution for a simultaneous determination these parameters in shampoo. With no sample preparation or chemicals needed, Vis-NIR spectroscopy allows for the complete analysis in less than a minute.

Functional group and viscosity analysis (ASTM D789) of polyamides can be a lengthy and challenging process due to the sample’s limited solubility. This application note demonstrates that the DS2500 Solid Analyzer operating in the visible and near-infrared spectral region (Vis-NIR) provides a cost-efficient and fast solution for a simultaneous determination of the intrinsic viscosity as well as the amine, carboxylic, and moisture content in polyamides. With no sample preparation or chemicals needed, Vis-NIR spectroscopy allows for the analysis of polyamides in less than a minute.

Les produits chimiques spécialisés doivent répondre à de multiples exigences de qualité. L'un de ces paramètres de qualité, que l'on retrouve dans presque tous les certificats d'analyse et spécifications, est la teneur en humidité. La méthode standard pour la détermination de la teneur en humidité est le titrage Karl Fischer. Cette méthode nécessite une préparation reproductible des échantillons, des produits chimiques et l'élimination des déchets. Il est également possible d'utiliser la spectroscopie dans le proche infrarouge (NIR) pour déterminer la teneur en humidité. Avec cette technique, les échantillons peuvent être analysés sans aucune préparation et sans utiliser de produits chimiques.

Determination of isocyanates (ASTM D7252) is a challenging procedure due to the reactivity of these organic species with atmospheric moisture, as well as their toxicity. Furthermore, HPLC analysis typically used for this kind of analysis involves sample preparation steps and chemicals, with each measurement taking up to 20 minutes to complete. This application note demonstrates that the XDS RapidLiquid Analyzer operating in the visible and near infrared spectral region (Vis-NIR) provides a chemical-free and fast solution (under one minute) for determination of isocyanate content.

Acid Number (AN) analysis of lubricants (ASTM D664) can be a lengthy and costly process due to usage of large amounts of chemicals and required cleaning steps of the analytical equipment between each measurement. This application note demonstrates that the XDS RapidLiquid Analyzer operating in the visible and near-infrared spectral region (Vis-NIR) provides a cost-efficient, fast alternative for the determination of the acid number of lubricants. With no sample preparation or chemicals needed, Vis-NIR spectroscopy allows for the analysis of AN in less than a minute.

Liquid laundry detergents contain fabric softeners, bleachers, surfactants, as well as enzymes. Among these compounds, surfactant is the most important one for the cleaning effect, as it reduces the surface tension of the liquid.The quantification of surfactant is still often performed using primary methods such as two-phase potentiometric titration. However, prior to the analysis, time consuming sample preparation steps like dilution and pH adjustment are necessary. In contrast, Visible-Near Infrared Spectroscopy works without any sample preparation steps at all, saving time and costs, and avoiding chemical waste.