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No. 23, October 2009 Previous editions Contact Us

In this Newsletter: Customer Spotlight Research Lab Investigates Natural Products TechTip! GC: The Thermal Conductivity Detector New Applications and Solutions Easy, Efficient SPE for Drugs of Abuse PAHs by HPLC & Fluorescence Solutions for Hydrocarbon Processing Pesticides Analysis in Foods Solutions New Products Customize Your Support Automation Increases NMR Throughput Take Control of Your GC from Anywhere Save Time and Money on ICP-OES Seminars and Events The Varian Experience Returns Webinars Trade Show Calendar

Customer Spotlight

Research Laboratory Detects Dangerous Unknowns in Natural Products Natural products and dietary supplements intended to improve health are not always what they claim to be. Flora Research Laboratories (FRL) specializes in research and testing of dietary supplements, cosmetics, foods and botanicals. James Neal-Kababick, founder and director, discusses this fascinating work, which directly impacts the safety and health of many consumers. Read more

TechTip!

The Thermal Conductivity Detector — Another Unknown Being The TCD is the most universal of all GC detectors. Also one of the oldest detectors, it is still part of modern micro-GCs. Improve your analyses with a better understanding of its working principles. Read more

New Applications and Solutions

Achieve Easier, More Efficient SPE for Drugs of Abuse Analysis in Oral Fluids Extracting drugs of abuse in saliva presents several unique problems: low detection levels, limited sample size and the use of Tween as a diluent to preserve the sample. Tween causes contamination in the LC, increases noise levels and makes low detection levels difficult. Now you can easily remove Tweens from the final extract and achieve faster analyses. Read more

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons According to International Analysis Standards The carcinogenic and mutagenic nature of PAHs in the environment is a health concern. HPLC with UV detection at 254 nm provides good sensitivity for determining PAH compounds. However, many international PAH analysis standards, such as ISO 17993:2002, use an alternative method of gradient HPLC with time-programmed fluorescence detection. Read more

Solve Your Hydrocarbon Processing Challenges with Innovative Solutions and Applications The 2009 edition of the "Analysis Solutions for Hydrocarbon Processing" booklet provides 150 pages of solutions and applications for this industry, including petroleum, petrochemical, natural/gas processing and biofuels. Techniques include GC, LC, GPC, molecular and elemental spectroscopy, as well as data acquisition and information management. Request your FREE booklet

Complete Solutions for Pesticide Residue Analysis in Foods Take control of your complex residue analyses from a variety of low and high fat food matrices with these comprehensive approaches to sample preparation, LC/MS/MS and GC/MS/MS. Method details and applications bibliography are included. Request your FREE brochure up

New Products

Varian CustomCare Support Agreements — Thinking Outside the Box We understand that your support needs may not fit neatly into a standard box. Together we consider the best way to meet your requirements and create a plan to address your needs. Whether it's applications assistance, training or staffing a full- or part-time Varian employee at your facility, we have the custom solution you need. Read more

Automation Increases NMR Throughput with Technology Designed for You For high-throughput laboratories, our Automation Suite for 400-MR provides unmatched productivity for all routine chemical applications by combining Varian's 400-MR NMR system with easy-to-use sample-centric software, the OneNMR™ probe and a choice of autosamplers. Read more

Take Control of Your GC Instrument from Anywhere Varian's Remote User Interface software enables complete control of your 450-GC. Using the software is just like standing at the GC with the local user interface (LUI), so no additional training is necessary. All you need is a PC with Internet connection, providing you ultimate convenience. Read more

Save Time and Money on ICP-OES Analysis Now you can get even more out of an entry-level ICP-OES: Reduce sample analysis time by up to 50%. Measure samples faster and improve your laboratory's productivity. Achieve better detection limits without any time penalties. Decrease cost of analysis through argon and power savings while extending the life of your consumables. Existing 710-ES owners: simply upgrade your software to enjoy these benefits. Read more

Seminars and Events

Are You Ready for a New Experience? An entire world of information is waiting for you. The Varian Experience will return soon. Our interactive, digital world features an abundance of application-specific research data, 360° product demos, and a digital kiosk where you can pick up the new Varian consumables & supplies catalog. You'll discover a rich landscape of information, resources and solutions—and exciting new additions—that you won't find anywhere else. Pre-register now

Webinars Learn more about the latest solutions for industrial and life science applications at Varian's Free Webinars.

International Trade Show Calendar Join Varian, Inc. at one of the many upcoming trade shows around the world. Here is a sample of our upcoming trade show calendar: AAPS, November 9-11, Los Angeles CA, USA EAS, November 16-18, Somerset NJ, USA For a complete list of trade shows click here. up

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