Soft Ionization Technology 'APGC' Without Helium Gas

The APGC ion source equipped with the soft ionization method developed by Waters achieves high sensitivity and high selectivity compared to conventional EI methods, significantly expanding the scope of quantitative analysis using GC-MS. Furthermore, there is no decrease in sensitivity even when changing the carrier gas from helium to nitrogen, making it an effective measure against helium shortages. Additionally, it allows for the direct analysis of acetonitrile solutions after QuEChERS purification with low injection volumes, providing practical advantages such as improved efficiency in sample preparation and prevention of loss of low-boiling compounds. In this webinar, Waters' analytical chemists will introduce the features of APGC and its application in pesticide residue analysis, while also inviting customers who are active in the front lines of analytical work to share practical insights on simplifying sample preparation and reducing maintenance through increased sensitivity. ■ Target Audience Individuals engaged in high-sensitivity pesticide residue analysis using GC-MS, those considering the efficiency of sample preparation processes, and those interested in the use of alternative gases to helium. ■ Program Overview of the APGC ion source and explanation of comparisons and differences with the EI method; introduction of APGC features and examples of pesticide residue analysis from the user's perspective.

Waters provides numerous innovative technologies to leading companies in the global cosmetics and personal care products industry to improve the efficiency of inspections related to raw materials, ingredients, safety, and quality control. By leveraging our continuously advancing sample preparation products, columns, chromatography, mass spectrometry systems, and data management software, it becomes possible to shorten analysis time in analytical labs, enhance data quality, reduce costs, and comply with requirements in an ever-changing regulatory environment. - Ingredient composition ratios and safety verification in lotions, emulsions, and foundations - Evaluation of functional ingredients that provide high moisture retention and whitening effects - Assessment of container packaging degradation and concerns regarding leachables If you are facing challenges with the analyses mentioned above, please contact us.

In recent years, with the advancement and enhancement of polymer materials, various additives for synthetic polymers with different functions have been used in optimized formulations. Among them, there are types of additives, such as hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) and lubricants, that present challenges in solubility and detection methods, making analysis difficult. Additionally, when conducting structural analysis of multi-component polymers or terminal group analysis using pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (PyGC/MS), there are many pyrolysis products not registered in the EI method database, making analysis not straightforward. In this webinar, we will introduce two solutions to the challenges in the characterization of synthetic resins, along with practical examples. ■ Overview of additives for synthetic polymers ■ Actual quantitative analysis of HALS/lubricants ■ Examples of structural analysis of synthetic resins using PyGC/Q-Tof MS Target audience: Individuals handling organic compounds for the development and quality control of materials and industrial products.