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====Instruments and methods==== | ====Instruments and methods==== | ||
* [https://gemmacert.com/index.php/tech/ GemmaCert]: a portable near-infrared spectroscopy instrument designed to analyze total THC and total CBD levels, without destroying the inserted specimen<ref name="GCTech">{{cite web |url=https://gemmacert.com/index.php/tech/ |title=GemmaCert - Technology |publisher=GemmaCert Ltd |accessdate= | * [https://gemmacert.com/index.php/tech/ GemmaCert]: a portable near-infrared spectroscopy instrument designed to analyze total THC and total CBD levels, without destroying the inserted specimen<ref name="GCTech">{{cite web |url=https://gemmacert.com/index.php/tech/ |title=GemmaCert - Technology |publisher=GemmaCert Ltd |accessdate=09 January 2021}}</ref>; see the [https://gemmacert.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/European_Pharmacopeia_Compliance.pdf specifications sheet] for more information | ||
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'''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://gentechscientific.com/214-cannabis-testing-instruments | '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://gentechscientific.com/214-cannabis-testing-instruments | ||
GenTech Scientific, Inc. is a distributor of refurbished laboratory analytical instruments. The company states they " | GenTech Scientific, Inc. is a distributor of refurbished laboratory analytical instruments. The company states they "offer instruments functioning at the manufacturer's original performance specifications" and that are warrantied and supported.<ref name="GTHome">{{cite web |url=https://gentechscientific.com/content/25-about-us |title=GenTech |publisher=GenTech Scientific, Inc |accessdate=09 January 2021}}</ref> Top instruments include chromatography and spectrometry equipment, and GenTech also offers new consumable kits. Inventory changes regularly, so visit their website often for the latest. | ||
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====Instruments and methods==== | ====Instruments and methods==== | ||
* [https://www.iconsci.com | * [https://www.iconsci.com/the-anser-cannabis-hemp-analyzer/ ANSER]: a portable high-performance liquid chromatography instrument designed to analyze cannabis and hemp potency and purity, including methods for THC concentrations and purity, CBD purity, and finished product analysis<ref name="ICON_ANSER">{{cite web |url=https://www.iconsci.com/the-anser-cannabis-hemp-analyzer/ |title=The ANSER Cannabis & Hemp Analyzer |publisher=ICON Scientific, Inc |accessdate=09 January 2021}}</ref> | ||
* [https://www.iconsci.com/parentcat/237/ AZURA HPLC Plus System]: an HPLC system with a variety of detector options, including diode array, multi-wavelength, and variable wavelength UV detectors<ref name="ICON_AZURA">{{cite web |url=https://www.iconsci.com/parentcat/237/ |title=AZURA HPLC Plus Systems |publisher=ICON Scientific, Inc |accessdate= | * [https://www.iconsci.com/parentcat/237/ AZURA HPLC Plus System]: an HPLC system with a variety of detector options, including diode array, multi-wavelength, and variable wavelength UV detectors<ref name="ICON_AZURA">{{cite web |url=https://www.iconsci.com/parentcat/237/ |title=AZURA HPLC Plus Systems |publisher=ICON Scientific, Inc |accessdate=09 January 2021}}</ref> | ||
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===4.2.7 Microbiologics, Inc.=== | ===4.2.7 Microbiologics, Inc.=== | ||
'''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': | '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.microbiologics.com/cannabis | ||
Microbiologics, Inc. develops and distributes biometerials. Among them, the company markets equipment and consumables for microbial testing of cannabis. Materials for growing reference cultures, bundled sets and panels of microorganisms, self-contained strains, and molecular standards are among Microbiologics' offerings. Consult their website for more details. | Microbiologics, Inc. develops and distributes biometerials. Among them, the company markets equipment and consumables for microbial testing of cannabis. Materials for growing reference cultures, bundled sets and panels of microorganisms, self-contained strains, and molecular standards are among Microbiologics' offerings. Consult their website for more details. | ||
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===4.2.8 Neutec Group, Inc.=== | ===4.2.8 Neutec Group, Inc.=== | ||
'''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https:// | '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://neutecgroup.com/cannabis | ||
Neutec Group, Inc. provides equipment and support services to quality control and research and development laboratories. Neutec offers equipment solutions for cannabis testing labs testing for microbiological contaminates and water activity. This includes colony counters, water activity meters, multispectral imaging solutions, and air samplers. Consult their website for more details. | Neutec Group, Inc. provides equipment and support services to quality control and research and development laboratories. Neutec offers equipment solutions for cannabis testing labs testing for microbiological contaminates and water activity. This includes colony counters, water activity meters, multispectral imaging solutions, and air samplers. Consult their website for more details. | ||
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===4.2.9 Orange Photonics, Inc.=== | ===4.2.9 Orange Photonics, Inc.=== | ||
'''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': | '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.orangephotonics.com/ | ||
Orange Photonics, Inc. ia a cannabis testing technology company that markets the LightLab cannabis analyzer. | Orange Photonics, Inc. ia a cannabis testing technology company that markets the LightLab cannabis analyzer. | ||
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====Instruments and methods==== | ====Instruments and methods==== | ||
* [https://www.orangephotonics.com/how/ LightLab]: a portable high-performance liquid chromatography selective separation spectroscopy instrument for cannabis potency analysis; the optional Terpenes+ module also allows for terpenes analysis.<ref name="OPHome">{{cite web |utl=https://www.orangephotonics.com/ |title=LightLab Cannabis Analyzer |publisher=Orange Photonics, Inc |accessdate= | * [https://www.orangephotonics.com/how/ LightLab]: a portable high-performance liquid chromatography selective separation spectroscopy instrument for cannabis potency analysis; the optional Terpenes+ module also allows for terpenes analysis.<ref name="OPHome">{{cite web |utl=https://www.orangephotonics.com/ |title=LightLab Cannabis Analyzer |publisher=Orange Photonics, Inc |accessdate=09 January 2021}}</ref> | ||
===4.2.10 Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd.=== | ===4.2.10 Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd.=== | ||
'''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.peakscientific.com/ | '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.peakscientific.com/discover/news/what-are-the-most-common-forms-of-cannabis-testing/ | ||
Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd. designs, manufactures, and distributes high-performance gas generators for laboratories. In a November 2018 blog post, the company outlined how its many gas generation solutions could be paired with specific third-party analytical instruments for the various types of cannabis testing.<ref name="McBrideWhatAre18">{{cite web |url=https://www.peakscientific.com/ | Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd. designs, manufactures, and distributes high-performance gas generators for laboratories. In a November 2018 blog post, the company outlined how its many gas generation solutions could be paired with specific third-party analytical instruments for the various types of cannabis testing.<ref name="McBrideWhatAre18">{{cite web |url=https://www.peakscientific.com/discover/news/what-are-the-most-common-forms-of-cannabis-testing/ |title=What are the most common forms of cannabis testing? |author=McBride, B. |publisher=Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd |date=09 November 2018 |accessdate=09 January 2021}}</ref> Peak offers solutions for: | ||
* potency and efficacy testing | * potency and efficacy testing | ||
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'''Potency and efficacy testing''' | '''Potency and efficacy testing''' | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/precision/ Precision series]: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC and Agilent 5977B GC/MSD instruments | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/hydrogen-generators/precision/ Precision series]: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC and Agilent 5977B GC/MSD instruments | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/ | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/solaris-xe-nitrogen-generator/ Solaris XE 35]: a nitrogen generator for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry or low-flow nitrogen instruments; recommends pairing with the various Agilent 1290 Infinity II series instruments | ||
'''Heavy metals testing''' | '''Heavy metals testing''' | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/ | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/hydrogen/precision-hydrogen-trace-250/ Precision Hydrogen Trace 250]: a hydrogen generator designed primarily for gas chromatography carrier gas use, as well as flame ionization and flame photometric detection, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry; recommends pairing with the Agilent 7800/7900 ICP-MS and Agilent 8900 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/ | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/ng5000-nitrogen-generator/ NG5000] and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/specialised-solutions/ng5000a-nitrogen-generator/ NG5000A]: ultra-high purity nitrogen generators, with the NG5000A having its own internal compressor; recommends pairing with the Agilent 5110 ICP-OES | ||
'''Mycotoxins analysis''' | '''Mycotoxins analysis''' | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/ | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/infinity-1051-nitrogen-generator/ Infinity 1051], [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/genius-1051-nitrogen-generator/ Genius 1051], and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/genius-3051-nitrogen-generator/ Genius 3051]: nitrogen and dry air generators for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, with the 3051 being recommend over the 1051 if high-flow gas delivery mode is required; recommends pairing with the Shimadzu LCMS-8050 Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/ | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/genius-1024-nitrogen-generator/ Genius 1024] and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/infinity-1031-nitrogen-generator/ Infinity 1031]: nitrogen and dry air generators for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry; recommends pairing with the SCIEX Triple Quad or QTRAP 6500+ system | ||
'''Pesticide testing''' | '''Pesticide testing''' | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/ | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/infinity-1051-nitrogen-generator/ Infinity 1051], [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/genius-1051-nitrogen-generator/ Genius 1051], and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/genius-3051-nitrogen-generator/ Genius 3051]: nitrogen and dry air generators for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, with the 3051 being recommend over the 1051 if high-flow gas delivery mode is required; recommends pairing with the Shimadzu LCMS-8050 Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/ | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/genius-1024-nitrogen-generator/ Genius 1024], [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/genius-ab-3g-nitrogen-generator/ Genius AB-3G], and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/infinity-1031-nitrogen-generator/ Infinity 1031]: nitrogen and dry air generators for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry; recommends pairing with the SCIEX ExionLC AC HPLC System, in conjunction with the SCIEX QET 4500 LC-MS/MS System | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/precision/ Precision series]: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC and Agilent 5977B GC/MSD instruments; recommends pairing with the Agilent 7000 Series Triple Quadrupole GC/MS and the Agilent GC/MS/MS Pesticides Analyzer | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/hydrogen-generators/precision/ Precision series]: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC and Agilent 5977B GC/MSD instruments; recommends pairing with the Agilent 7000 Series Triple Quadrupole GC/MS and the Agilent GC/MS/MS Pesticides Analyzer | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/ | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/solaris-xe-nitrogen-generator/ Solaris XE 35] and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/genius-xe-35-laboratory-nitrogen-generator/ Genius XE 35]: a nitrogen generator for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry or low-flow nitrogen instruments, as well as evaporative light scattering detection in the case of the Genius; recommends pairing with the Agilent 6400 Series Triple Quadrupole LC/MS | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/ | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/solaris-xe-nitrogen-generator/ Solaris XE 35], [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/infinity-xe-5010-membrane-nitrogen-generator/ Infinity XE 5010], [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/genius-xe-35-laboratory-nitrogen-generator/ Genius XE 35], and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/genius-xe-70-laboratory-nitrogen-generator/ Genius XE 70]: nitrogen generators for various purposes, depending on the model, though largely liquid chromatography mass spectrometry and evaporative light scattering detection; recommends pairing with the Agilent 6500 Series Accurate-Mass Quadrupole Q-TOF LC/MS | ||
'''Residual solvents testing''' | '''Residual solvents testing''' | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/ | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/precision-nitrogen-headspace-250/ Precision Nitrogen Headspace 250]: a nitrogen generator for gas chromatography with headspace sampler requirements; recommends pairing with the Shimadzu Nexis GC-2030 with HS-20 Headspace Sampler or the GCMS-TQ8050 with Headspace Sampler | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/precision/ Precision series]: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with Agilent 7890 Series GC and the Agilent Flame Ionization Detector | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/hydrogen-generators/precision/ Precision series]: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with Agilent 7890 Series GC and the Agilent Flame Ionization Detector | ||
'''Terpene testing''' | '''Terpene testing''' | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/precision/ Precision series]: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with the Shimadzu GCMS-TQ8050 Triple Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer, the Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC, and the Agilent 7890 Series GC | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/hydrogen-generators/precision/ Precision series]: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with the Shimadzu GCMS-TQ8050 Triple Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer, the Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC, and the Agilent 7890 Series GC | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/ | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/genius-1024-nitrogen-generator/ Genius 1024] and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/infinity-1031-nitrogen-generator/ Infinity 1031]: nitrogen and dry air generators for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry; recommends pairing with the SCIEX Triple Quad or QTRAP 6500+ system | ||
* [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/ | * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/nitrogen/solaris-xe-nitrogen-generator/ Solaris XE 35]: a nitrogen generator for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry or low-flow nitrogen instruments; recommends pairing with the Agilent 1260 Infinity II Diode Array Detector | ||
===4.2.11 PerkinElmer, Inc.=== | ===4.2.11 PerkinElmer, Inc.=== | ||
'''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': | '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.perkinelmer.com/category/cannabis-hemp-testing-solutions | ||
PerkinElmer, Inc. is a scientific technology company developing and distributing solutions "for better detection, imaging, and informatics" in the laboratory.<ref name="PEDiscover">{{cite web |url= | PerkinElmer, Inc. is a scientific technology company developing and distributing solutions "for better detection, imaging, and informatics" in the laboratory.<ref name="PEDiscover">{{cite web |url=https://www.perkinelmer.com/corporate/what-we-do/markets |title=Discover PerkinElmer |publisher=PerkinElmer, Inc |accessdate=09 January 2021}}</ref> The company discusses the research area of cannabis analysis on its website, recommending instrument and consumables solutions for cannabis testing laboratories, including<ref name="PECanna">{{cite web |url=https://www.perkinelmer.com/category/cannabis-hemp-testing-solutions |title=Cannabis Analysis |publisher=PerkinElmer, Inc |accessdate=09 January 2021}}</ref>: | ||
* potency and efficacy testing | * potency and efficacy testing | ||
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'''Potency and efficacy testing''' | '''Potency and efficacy testing''' | ||
* [ | * [https://www.perkinelmer.com/category/regulatory-compliance-testing-solutions-in-cannabis-hemp Flexar HPLC]: a high-performance liquid chromatography system, that can be used with a quaternary pump, autosampler with Peltier cooling, column heater, and photodiode array detector to detect cannabinoids | ||
* [ | * [https://www.perkinelmer.com/category/regulatory-compliance-testing-solutions-in-cannabis-hemp Spectrum Two FTIR]: a fourier transform near-infrared spectrometry device that uses nondestructive methods | ||
'''Heavy metals testing''' | '''Heavy metals testing''' | ||
* [ | * [https://www.perkinelmer.com/category/regulatory-compliance-testing-solutions-in-cannabis-hemp NexION ICP-MS, with a Titan MPS]: an inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy device that can be used in conjunction with the Titan MPS microwave digestion processing tool | ||
'''Mycotoxins analysis''' | '''Mycotoxins analysis''' | ||
* [ | * [https://www.perkinelmer.com/category/regulatory-compliance-testing-solutions-in-cannabis-hemp QSight 420]: an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry instrument | ||
'''Pesticide testing''' | '''Pesticide testing''' | ||
* [ | * [https://www.perkinelmer.com/category/regulatory-compliance-testing-solutions-in-cannabis-hemp QSight 420]: an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry instrument | ||
'''Residual solvents testing''' | '''Residual solvents testing''' | ||
* [ | * [https://www.perkinelmer.com/category/regulatory-compliance-testing-solutions-in-cannabis-hemp Clarus SQ 8 GC/MS, with a TurboMax headspace sampler]: a headspace gas chromatography mass spectrometry instrument | ||
'''Terpene testing''' | '''Terpene testing''' | ||
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====Software==== | ====Software==== | ||
* [ | * [https://www.perkinelmer.com/category/chemdraw ChemDraw]: software for drawing chemical structures and biological pathways | ||
* [https://www.perkinelmer.com/lab-solutions/resources/docs/PRD_QSight_Simplicity_3Q_Software_Suite_Product_Note_(013090_01).pdf Simplicity 3Q]: software for workflow management | |||
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Revision as of 01:07, 10 January 2021
4.2 Vendors: G through P
4.2.1 GemmaCert Ltd.
Main landing page for cannabis testing: https://gemmacert.com/
GemmaCert Ltd. is a cannabis testing technology company that markets the GemmaCert analysis tool.
Instruments and methods
- GemmaCert: a portable near-infrared spectroscopy instrument designed to analyze total THC and total CBD levels, without destroying the inserted specimen[1]; see the specifications sheet for more information
4.2.2 GenTech Scientific, Inc.
Main landing page for cannabis testing: https://gentechscientific.com/214-cannabis-testing-instruments
GenTech Scientific, Inc. is a distributor of refurbished laboratory analytical instruments. The company states they "offer instruments functioning at the manufacturer's original performance specifications" and that are warrantied and supported.[2] Top instruments include chromatography and spectrometry equipment, and GenTech also offers new consumable kits. Inventory changes regularly, so visit their website often for the latest.
4.2.3 GMI OpCo, LLC
Main landing page for cannabis testing: https://www.gmi-inc.com/programs/cannabis-laboratory-instruments-services/
GMI OpCo, LLC (doing business as GMI) is a distributor of new and certified-refurbished instrumentation for a wide variety of labs, including cannabis testing labs. The company also supplies installation, training, and support for the instrumentation it supplies. Among its offerings are chromatography and spectrometry instruments, as well as benchtop equipment such as centrifuges.
4.2.4 ICON Scientific, Inc.
Main landing page for cannabis testing: https://www.iconsci.com/products/
ICON Scientific specializes in full-size and miniaturized high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) solutions. Among its offerings are a full-sized HPLC, autosamplers, columns, and its miniature ANSER HPLC device for cannabis and hemp analysis.
Instruments and methods
- ANSER: a portable high-performance liquid chromatography instrument designed to analyze cannabis and hemp potency and purity, including methods for THC concentrations and purity, CBD purity, and finished product analysis[3]
- AZURA HPLC Plus System: an HPLC system with a variety of detector options, including diode array, multi-wavelength, and variable wavelength UV detectors[4]
4.2.5 LGC Limited
Main landing page for cannabis testing: https://us.lgcstandards.com/US/en/search?text=cannabis
LGC Limited—operating as LGC Standards—manufactures and distributes reference materials and proficiency testing schemes for a variety of industries. Among its offerings are cannabis-related testing reference standards for pesticides, residual solvents, and terpenes. Consult the vendor's web store or contact them directly to learn about their entire stock of reference materials.
4.2.6 Marshall Scientific, LLC
Main landing page for cannabis testing: https://www.marshallscientific.com/Cannabis_Testing_Laboratory_Equipment_a/1582.htm
Marshall Scientific, LLC is a distributor of refurbished laboratory equipment for a variety of clinical and research laboratories. The company markets some of its refurbished equipment for cannabis extraction and testing activities, including:
- high-performance liquid chromatography systems
- rotary evaporators
- benchtop centrifuges
- vacuum ovens
- analytical balances
- micropipette sets
Stock changes regularly, so visit their website often for the latest.
4.2.7 Microbiologics, Inc.
Main landing page for cannabis testing: https://www.microbiologics.com/cannabis
Microbiologics, Inc. develops and distributes biometerials. Among them, the company markets equipment and consumables for microbial testing of cannabis. Materials for growing reference cultures, bundled sets and panels of microorganisms, self-contained strains, and molecular standards are among Microbiologics' offerings. Consult their website for more details.
4.2.8 Neutec Group, Inc.
Main landing page for cannabis testing: https://neutecgroup.com/cannabis
Neutec Group, Inc. provides equipment and support services to quality control and research and development laboratories. Neutec offers equipment solutions for cannabis testing labs testing for microbiological contaminates and water activity. This includes colony counters, water activity meters, multispectral imaging solutions, and air samplers. Consult their website for more details.
4.2.9 Orange Photonics, Inc.
Main landing page for cannabis testing: https://www.orangephotonics.com/
Orange Photonics, Inc. ia a cannabis testing technology company that markets the LightLab cannabis analyzer.
Instruments and methods
- LightLab: a portable high-performance liquid chromatography selective separation spectroscopy instrument for cannabis potency analysis; the optional Terpenes+ module also allows for terpenes analysis.[5]
4.2.10 Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd.
Main landing page for cannabis testing: https://www.peakscientific.com/discover/news/what-are-the-most-common-forms-of-cannabis-testing/
Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd. designs, manufactures, and distributes high-performance gas generators for laboratories. In a November 2018 blog post, the company outlined how its many gas generation solutions could be paired with specific third-party analytical instruments for the various types of cannabis testing.[6] Peak offers solutions for:
- potency and efficacy testing
- heavy metals testing
- mycotoxins analysis
- pesticide testing
- residual solvents testing
- terpene testing
Instruments and methods
The company suggests gas generation options based on what type of testing will occur.[6]
Potency and efficacy testing
- Precision series: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC and Agilent 5977B GC/MSD instruments
- Solaris XE 35: a nitrogen generator for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry or low-flow nitrogen instruments; recommends pairing with the various Agilent 1290 Infinity II series instruments
Heavy metals testing
- Precision Hydrogen Trace 250: a hydrogen generator designed primarily for gas chromatography carrier gas use, as well as flame ionization and flame photometric detection, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry; recommends pairing with the Agilent 7800/7900 ICP-MS and Agilent 8900 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS
- NG5000 and NG5000A: ultra-high purity nitrogen generators, with the NG5000A having its own internal compressor; recommends pairing with the Agilent 5110 ICP-OES
Mycotoxins analysis
- Infinity 1051, Genius 1051, and Genius 3051: nitrogen and dry air generators for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, with the 3051 being recommend over the 1051 if high-flow gas delivery mode is required; recommends pairing with the Shimadzu LCMS-8050 Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
- Genius 1024 and Infinity 1031: nitrogen and dry air generators for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry; recommends pairing with the SCIEX Triple Quad or QTRAP 6500+ system
Pesticide testing
- Infinity 1051, Genius 1051, and Genius 3051: nitrogen and dry air generators for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, with the 3051 being recommend over the 1051 if high-flow gas delivery mode is required; recommends pairing with the Shimadzu LCMS-8050 Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
- Genius 1024, Genius AB-3G, and Infinity 1031: nitrogen and dry air generators for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry; recommends pairing with the SCIEX ExionLC AC HPLC System, in conjunction with the SCIEX QET 4500 LC-MS/MS System
- Precision series: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC and Agilent 5977B GC/MSD instruments; recommends pairing with the Agilent 7000 Series Triple Quadrupole GC/MS and the Agilent GC/MS/MS Pesticides Analyzer
- Solaris XE 35 and Genius XE 35: a nitrogen generator for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry or low-flow nitrogen instruments, as well as evaporative light scattering detection in the case of the Genius; recommends pairing with the Agilent 6400 Series Triple Quadrupole LC/MS
- Solaris XE 35, Infinity XE 5010, Genius XE 35, and Genius XE 70: nitrogen generators for various purposes, depending on the model, though largely liquid chromatography mass spectrometry and evaporative light scattering detection; recommends pairing with the Agilent 6500 Series Accurate-Mass Quadrupole Q-TOF LC/MS
Residual solvents testing
- Precision Nitrogen Headspace 250: a nitrogen generator for gas chromatography with headspace sampler requirements; recommends pairing with the Shimadzu Nexis GC-2030 with HS-20 Headspace Sampler or the GCMS-TQ8050 with Headspace Sampler
- Precision series: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with Agilent 7890 Series GC and the Agilent Flame Ionization Detector
Terpene testing
- Precision series: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with the Shimadzu GCMS-TQ8050 Triple Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer, the Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC, and the Agilent 7890 Series GC
- Genius 1024 and Infinity 1031: nitrogen and dry air generators for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry; recommends pairing with the SCIEX Triple Quad or QTRAP 6500+ system
- Solaris XE 35: a nitrogen generator for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry or low-flow nitrogen instruments; recommends pairing with the Agilent 1260 Infinity II Diode Array Detector
4.2.11 PerkinElmer, Inc.
Main landing page for cannabis testing: https://www.perkinelmer.com/category/cannabis-hemp-testing-solutions
PerkinElmer, Inc. is a scientific technology company developing and distributing solutions "for better detection, imaging, and informatics" in the laboratory.[7] The company discusses the research area of cannabis analysis on its website, recommending instrument and consumables solutions for cannabis testing laboratories, including[8]:
- potency and efficacy testing
- heavy metals testing
- mycotoxins analysis
- pesticide testing
- residual solvents testing
- terpene testing
Instruments and methods
The company suggests instrument options based on what type of testing will occur.[8]
Potency and efficacy testing
- Flexar HPLC: a high-performance liquid chromatography system, that can be used with a quaternary pump, autosampler with Peltier cooling, column heater, and photodiode array detector to detect cannabinoids
- Spectrum Two FTIR: a fourier transform near-infrared spectrometry device that uses nondestructive methods
Heavy metals testing
- NexION ICP-MS, with a Titan MPS: an inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy device that can be used in conjunction with the Titan MPS microwave digestion processing tool
Mycotoxins analysis
- QSight 420: an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry instrument
Pesticide testing
- QSight 420: an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry instrument
Residual solvents testing
- Clarus SQ 8 GC/MS, with a TurboMax headspace sampler: a headspace gas chromatography mass spectrometry instrument
Terpene testing
- Clarus SQ 8 GC/MS, with a TurboMax headspace sampler: a headspace gas chromatography mass spectrometry instrument
Software
- ChemDraw: software for drawing chemical structures and biological pathways
- Simplicity 3Q: software for workflow management
- ↑ "GemmaCert - Technology". GemmaCert Ltd. https://gemmacert.com/index.php/tech/. Retrieved 09 January 2021.
- ↑ "GenTech". GenTech Scientific, Inc. https://gentechscientific.com/content/25-about-us. Retrieved 09 January 2021.
- ↑ "The ANSER Cannabis & Hemp Analyzer". ICON Scientific, Inc. https://www.iconsci.com/the-anser-cannabis-hemp-analyzer/. Retrieved 09 January 2021.
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