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Investigating the Drying Process Of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives The drying of a pressure-sensitive polymer adhesive was monitored by attenuated total internal reflection (ATR) IR spectroscopy. Correlational analysis revealed changes in the composition of the film surface with time. Download the PDF Raman Spectroscopic Detection of Olive Oil Adulteration Olive oil is among the most commonly adulterated food products. Raman spectroscopy has the potential to be utilized in measurements of olive oil to establish purity from adulteration with other, less expensive, oils. This application note reviews some of the most compelling data present in recent scientific literature to support this claim. Download the PDF Diamond Anti-Reflection Coating Spectral Systems has developed its Diamond XP-BBAR™coating with spectral performance.The SNR is about 30% better through most of the analysis region of a typical FT-IR instrument. www.spectral-systems.com Download the PDF Solvent Quality Monitoring Using Handheld Raman Handheld Raman is a useful tool for differentiating solvents used in chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This application work describes the application of handheld Raman for identification and confirmation of solvents using an advanced sampling method. Download the PDF Counterfeit Olive Oil Detection Olive oil production is a multibillion industry, with food-grade varieties subject to regulation regarding their origin and quality. In this application note, the Ocean Optics Spark spectral sensor identifies potentially damaging adulterants and dilutions in olive oil samples. Download the PDF Detection and Identification of Microplastic Particles in Cosmetic Formulations Using IR Microscopy IR Microscope can be used for the detection and identification microplastics in cosmetic products, which ultimately end up in the marine environment, affecting the human food chain. Download the PDF The Advantages of Mid-IR Spectroscopy for Polymer Recycling Plastic consumption is increasing across the world, with initiatives to recycle plastics opposed to discarding in landfills. Infrared spectroscopy offers fast and easy measurement of plastics types. Download the PDF Analyzing Recycled Polyethylene Resin for Polypropylene Contamination Using FT-IR The use of post-consumer recycled, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) has been steadily growing. Infrared techniquesarecommonly used to identity polypropylene (PP),which is a common contaminant in post-consumer HDPE resin. Download the PDF Olive Oil Reference Book Global exporting of olive oil is continuously growing, posing a series of challenges in terms ofintentional adulteration for financial profit, or unintentional environmental contaminant. Explore the techniques for identifying contaminants. Download the PDF Sunscreen Testing According to COLIPA 2011/FDA Final Rule 2011 Using UV-vis LAMBDA Spectrophotometers Sun protection factor (SPF) allows consumers to compare protection provided by sunscreens. Standardized methods properly evaluate the level of protection from UVA andUVB, and confirm label claims of their effectiveness. Download the PDF Detection of Honey Adulteration Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy Fraudulent mislabeling of honey is an increasing concern, due to its highvalue. NIR Spectroscopy detects known and unknown adulterants in honey, quickly and easily. Download the PDF Single NIR Measurement for the Detection of Adulteration and Measurement of Important Parameters in Cocoa Powders Various methods exist to assess the quality and purity of cocoa powder. Near-infrared spectroscopy offers a faster and easier technique for verifying authenticity. Download the PDF Hyphenated Technology Guide Coupling, or hyphenating, two instruments can uncover results and insights not possible with individual techniques. Explore how the power of your analysis, becomes greater than the sum of its parts. Download the PDF

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