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Category: Chemicals

Complying to USP39 – Storing light sensitive liquids

January 27, 2017January 26, 2017 Emma Atkin

Certain liquids are light sensitive, their molecules have weak bonds that can break apart when exposed to light and make…

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volumetric solution for titrations

How should I store and use my volumetric solutions properly? Does the expiry date change after opening?

November 11, 2016November 8, 2016 Sophie Bryant

Q: How should I store and look after my volumetric solutions? And does the expiry date shown on Reagecon’s Analytical…

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How to safely dilute acids – why do you need to add acid to water?

August 15, 2016August 18, 2020 Sophie Bryant

Using concentrated acids and diluting them down as required helps to save space in the lab and gives you the flexibility…

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A guide to Chemical Grades

July 26, 2013August 2, 2013 Karen Lemon

Reagent A.C.S. – This designates a high quality chemical for laboratory use. The abbreviation “A.C.S.,” means the chemical meets the…

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What Certificates can I get for my pH buffers

August 31, 2012August 31, 2012 David Miller

I have just bought some pH buffers from camlab and I need some certificates for my quality department? Many of…

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Whats the expiry on my pH buffers made from capsules?

July 17, 2012 David Miller

I have some pH buffer capsules which I make up into liquid pH buffer solutions for calibrating my pH meter…

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Whats the difference between a NIST buffer and a NIST traceable buffer

March 9, 2012 David Miller

We often get asked about supplying NIST buffers, however we offer both NIST buffers and Buffers which are traceable to…

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I need a simple chlorine measurement?

June 22, 2011 David Miller

Need a simple chlorine measurement for water samples? Chlorine is a widely used disinfectant for water treatment.  It is easily applied…

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How many instachlor tablets does it take…?

June 7, 2011September 25, 2017 David Miller

How many Instachlor PR1000 tablets does it take to make  a solution of 20mg/l?   Palintest Instachlor PR tablets provide a convenient means of…

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Which tray would I choose for use with Ninhydrin for fingerprint analysis?

December 13, 2010 admin

and…… what is ninhydrin? Various solutions of Ninhydrin may be used to develop latent prints on porous surfaces such as…

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Camlab Plastic Material Spotlight – ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

November 22, 2010 admin 1 Comment

What are the advantages of using ABS  to manufacture certain plastic products? ABS is a copolymer comprised of polymerized styrene…

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If I am working with Concentrated Acids which Gloves are the best to use?

November 2, 2010 admin

When heavy duty chemical protection is essential in industry, its important to wear a glove that has maximum protection with…

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