Identifying the unknown PFAS profile in firefighting foams/AFFF by Craig Butt | Sep 17, 2021 | Blogs, Environmental / IndustrialRead time: 2 minutes According to a recent study from Harvard University, the US EPA, and NIEHS, traditional targeted analysis techniques poorly characterize the PFAS composition of contemporary PFAS-based firefighting foams, know as aqueous film-forming foams...
Is it raining PFAS? by Craig Butt | Sep 17, 2021 | Blogs, Environmental / IndustrialRead time: 5 minutes It certainly is in the Great Lakes. According to raw data from the US EPA-Canada Great Lakes monitoring program, there has been a growing prevalence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in rainwater in the Great Lakes basin. Since last...
Thailand cannabis legalization by Diana Tran | Aug 30, 2021 | Blogs5th August 2021 Read time: 2 minutes Thailand has become the first southeast Asian country to legalize cannabis for medical use. Cannabis was originally introduced into Thailand from India, and until it was outlawed in the 1930s, it was historically used as a kitchen...
High level method optimization considerations for Echo MS system by Mackenzie Pearson | Aug 24, 2021 | Biopharma, Data acquisition, Echo MS, Environmental / Industrial, Food / Beverage, Life Science Research, Optimizing Performance, Pharma, SCIEX information, TechnologyWhile an in-depth discussion of method development and optimization for the Echo® MS system is beyond the scope of a community post, here are some points to consider as part of the process: The maximum recommended ion spray voltage for prolonged electrode life is 5000...
What to do if you see peak shape deterioration or jagged peaks in your Echo MS system data? by Mackenzie Pearson | Aug 24, 2021 | Biopharma, Data acquisition, Echo MS, Environmental / Industrial, Food / Beverage, Life Science Research, Pharma, SCIEX information, TechnologyOnce a method has been developed, and good, consistent peak shapes have been obtained for an assay, the Echo® MS system is generally quite consistent. If peak quality deteriorates, consider the following points: The viscosity of the sample can affect the peak shape...