Melting point determination
09 June, 2009 | Arrow Scientific
The OptiMelt system provides a fast and accurate means of automatically determining the melting points and melting ranges of chemical substances. With microprocessor-controlled temperature ramping and a built-in digital camera, OptiMelt offers a fast and accurate method to measure melting point of products such as butter, margarine, chocolate as well as pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.
Ion analysis by capillary electrophoresis kits
09 June, 2009 | Beckman Coulter Australia
Beckman Coulter has introduced two kits for anion and cation analysis on the company’s P/ACE MDQ System. Capillary electrophoresis (CE) analysis of ions performed using these kits delivers efficient, rapid separations with small sample requirements and short preparation times. The kits incorporate a dynamic coating technology that claims to produce more consistent migration times than other approaches.
Chemical spill neutralisation kit
09 June, 2009 | Enware Australia Pty Ltd
The Nanoscale Fast-Act is a rapid response safety kit offering one-step neutralisation of either liquid or vapour spills. Fast-Act (First Applied Sorbent Treatment — Against Chemical Threats) has been successfully trialled on hydrofluoric acid at the Australian National University to complement its successful use on most toxic industrial chemicals and materials.
Endothelial cell culture media
09 June, 2009 | Merck Pty Limited
The Millipore EndoGro products for vascular research include HUVEC cells and advanced media formulations for endothelial cell culture.
USP-NF compliant recombinant human albumins
09 June, 2009 | Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd
Novozymes Biopharma has announced that its Recombumin and albucult products comply with the new excipient monograph standard for recombinant human albumin, published in the United States Pharmacopoeia — National Formulary (USP-NF). The monograph was first published in November 2008 and became official on 1 May 2009. As these products comply with the monograph, their use eases the regulatory process for users and sets the industry benchmark for recombinant human albumin.
Engineering plastics for the medical industry
09 June, 2009 | Dotmar EPP Pty Ltd
Dotmar can offer an extensive range of medical-grade thermoplastics that meet strict FDA and USP Class IV requirements. Designed specifically for the medical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, these medical-grade thermoplastics will replace existing solutions made of stainless steel, titanium, glass or ceramics.
Food protein analyser
09 June, 2009 | DKSH Australia Pty Ltd
All proteins in food contain the amino acids Arginine, Histidine and Lysine and CEM’s iTAG technology can bind to the three amino acids.
High-throughput magnetic DNA and RNA purification
09 June, 2009 | Pathtech Pty Ltd
The Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex is a compact magnetic bead processing system for rapid purification of DNA, RNA, proteins or cells. It can process 24 or 96 samples simultaneously and has a processing volume of 20-5000 µL. Additionally, the KingFisher Flex can be used with any brand of magnetic bead kit available as well as in-house developed kits.
Nasopharyngeal flocked swabs and universal transport media
09 June, 2009 | Interpath Services Pty Ltd
Previously, Nasopharyngeal Aspirates have been the sample collection method of choice when detecting respiratory viruses. This method of sampling can cause discomfort for the patient and requires specific equipment, making it less suitable for widespread use.
Biorisk-free growth factors and cytokines
09 June, 2009 | Sapphire Bioscience
ORF Genetics offers high-grade, biorisk-free growth factors and hard-to-express recombinant proteins from ISOkine.
Nitrogen generators
09 June, 2009 | domnick hunter Pty Limited
Compact Midigas nitrogen generators are claimed to offer quick payback times and ongoing economies resulting from on-site gas generation from compressed air.
ICP/ICP-MS supplies catalogue
09 June, 2009 | Glass Expansion Pty Ltd
Glass Expansion has released its 2009 catalogue which is a useful reference for all ICP-OES and ICP-MS users.
Glycan characterisation
09 June, 2009 | Waters Australia Pty Ltd
Waters has released the UltraPerformance LC (UPLCÂ) analytical solution for the characterisation of 2-AB labelled glycans from glycoproteins. The UPLC solution combines the Acquity UPLC BEH Glycan Columns with the Acquity UPLC System equipped with fluorescence detection. Current FDA regulations require that firms developing and manufacturing therapeutic proteins are able to accurately characterise the glycans attached to those proteins to ensure the efficacy and safety of a biopharmaceutical product.
Microwave digestion vessel
09 June, 2009 | DKSH Australia Pty Ltd
CEM has introduced the EasyPrep Vessel for use in the Mars Microwave Reaction System. EasyPrep has no fittings or membranes and is simpler to assemble and use than many other high-pressure/high-temperature vessels.
Wash bottles
09 June, 2009 | Sieper & Co Pty Ltd
The Kartell Plastilab range of wash bottles includes traditional wash bottles, wide and narrow neck, graduated and ungraduated, capped and uncapped bottles as well as spare screw caps and adhesive labels which are sold separately.
