Superior lab efficiency in the determination of organic pollutants from environmental matrices
Determination of organic pollutants in environmental
matrices is a common task for thousands of laboratories
worldwide, as it leads to controlling and protecting our environment from high levels of contaminants. This analysis is often done to evaluate the effectiveness of
a remediation process, to assess the contamination in waste, in waste landfills and for general environmental
monitoring. Therefore, every day environmental
laboratories deal with several challenges to ensure high
quality data and fast turnaround time while maintaining
their competitiveness.
Extraction of pollutants from solid matrices is often performed with techniques that limit the productivity and have high running costs.
Milestone listened to the needs of environmental laboratory professionals by developing the ETHOS™ X with the fastEX-24eT rotor, which allows for simultaneous extraction of 24 samples in 40 minutes with minimal solvent usage. By using large volume disposable glass vials, the fastEX-24eT rotor simplifies handling and allows to achieve lower detection limits.
Typical applications of microwave-assisted solvent extraction include chlorinated pesticides, semi-volatile organics, PAHs, PCBs, chlorinated herbicides, phenols, organophosphorus pesticides, dioxins and furans.
Extraction of pollutants from solid matrices is often performed with techniques that limit the productivity and have high running costs.
Milestone listened to the needs of environmental laboratory professionals by developing the ETHOS™ X with the fastEX-24eT rotor, which allows for simultaneous extraction of 24 samples in 40 minutes with minimal solvent usage. By using large volume disposable glass vials, the fastEX-24eT rotor simplifies handling and allows to achieve lower detection limits.
Typical applications of microwave-assisted solvent extraction include chlorinated pesticides, semi-volatile organics, PAHs, PCBs, chlorinated herbicides, phenols, organophosphorus pesticides, dioxins and furans.
High throughput.
24 samples in 40 minutes.
Superior return of investment.
Substantial reduction in solvent.
Simple handling.
Disposable glass vials.
Consintency & Reproducibility.
Consistent and reproducible results.
Safety & Reliability.
24 samples in 40 minutes.
Superior return of investment.
Substantial reduction in solvent.
Simple handling.
Disposable glass vials.
Consintency & Reproducibility.
Consistent and reproducible results.
Safety & Reliability.
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Achieving lower detection limits
with higher sample amount.
The ETHOS X with fastEX-24eT rotor extracts up to 30 grams of sample with minimal solvent volume, helping analysts to accomplish their tasks.
The Milestone fastEX-24eT rotor uses disposable glass vials, eliminating the need for cleaning and the possibility of memory effect between different runs. The 100 mL vials can accommodate the extraction of a large sample amount. The easy to handle and affordable cost of the vials leads to high productivity at a very low running cost.
The Milestone fastEX-24eT rotor uses disposable glass vials, eliminating the need for cleaning and the possibility of memory effect between different runs. The 100 mL vials can accommodate the extraction of a large sample amount. The easy to handle and affordable cost of the vials leads to high productivity at a very low running cost.
Large sample amount
in disposable glass vials.
The ETHOS X with fastEX-24 rotor extracts up to 30 grams of sample with minimal solvent volume, helping analysts to accomplish their tasks.
The Milestone fastEX-24 rotor uses disposable glass vials, eliminating the need for cleaning and the possibility of memory effect between different runs. The 100 mL vials can accommodate the extraction of a large sample amount. The easy to handle and affordable cost of the vials leads to high productivity at a very low running cost.
The Milestone fastEX-24 rotor uses disposable glass vials, eliminating the need for cleaning and the possibility of memory effect between different runs. The 100 mL vials can accommodate the extraction of a large sample amount. The easy to handle and affordable cost of the vials leads to high productivity at a very low running cost.
24 SAMPLES IN < 1 HOUR
Ease of use with disposable glass vials
The ETHOS X operation is simple: samples are
loaded into large volume disposable glass vials
with appropriate solvent mixture, placed into the Weflon vessel and sealed. The unique vessel design, in combination with the accurate
temperature control, enables extraction of different
matrices simultaneously, which enhances the lab's
workflow. The accurate contactless temperature
sensor ensures full control of the extraction cycle in
all positions and displays real-time the temperature
of all samples on the dedicated user interface. The
100-mL glass disposable vials accommodate large
sample amounts of up to 30 g, enabling lower
detection limits with minimal solvent volume. In
addition, the memory effects often observed with
other technologies are eliminated, expediting even
trace analysis of challenging species such as dioxins.
Productivity
Although new extraction technologies have been
developed in recent years, they have fallen short on
addressing the needs of environmental labs. The
ETHOS X with fastEX-24eT overcomes productivity
limitations of other conventional approaches by
enabling the extraction of a large number of samples
in a single workday. Other technologies process one
sample at a time sequentially, requiring long extraction
cycles. The ETHOS X simultaneously processes 24
samples in only 40 minutes and eliminates cleaning
steps by using disposable glass vials. The graphic
below compares the typical daily productivity using
the Milestone ETHOS X, Sequential Pressurized
Liquid Extraction and Soxhlet.
Consistency
Data quality and reliability are key features for environmental labs. The ETHOS X with the fastEX-24eT rotor provides
fast, accurate and precise analysis. The vessels, in combination with the temperature sensor, allow to simultaneously
process various matrices ensuring optimal extraction efficiency. In addition, the unique design of the fastEX-24eT
rotor with its large volume disposable glass vials (100 mL) eliminates cross contamination and memory effect,
providing reproducible results.
Compliance
Several official methods describe the use of microwave
closed-vessel technology to enhance the extraction
efficiency of organic pollutants, such as US EPA 3546,
ASTM and other national methods. The Table 1 reports
the typical extraction conditions.
The ETHOS X with fastEX-24eT further enhances
the performance of microwave technology for the
extraction of water-insoluble or slightly water-soluble
organic compounds from soils, clays, sediments,
sludges, and solid wastes. In fact, the ETHOS X with
fastEX-24eT can be used for solvent extraction
of chlorinated pesticides, semi-volatile organics,
PAHs, PCBs, chlorinated herbicides, phenols,
organophosphorus pesticides, dioxins and furans.
Greater return on investment
The competitive nature of the environmental analysis market requires today's laboratories to have innovative solutions
that provide faster turnaround times. With throughput capabilities of 24 samples in only 40 minutes, the ETHOS
X with fastEX-24eT reduces overall analysis costs by increasing productivity. The combination of lower solvent
volumes, less maintenance needs, and the use of inexpensive disposable glass vials decreases the cost per sample
to enhance your lab's competitiveness and profitability.
Flexibility
Elemental analysis by atomic spectroscopy is a
standard analysis in environmental laboratories. The ETHOS X enables digestion of environmental matrices such as soils, sediments, wastewater in full compliance with official methods like US EPA. Several options are available to match the laboratory requirements.
SFS-24
SIMULTANEOUS FILTRATION SYSTEM
The analysis of organic pollutants in environmental matrices, such as soils and sediments, includes the filtration step, after a solvent extraction process. The Milestone Simultaneous Filtration System (SFS)
is a compact and complete workstation to filter up to
24 samples simultaneously in a few minutes. Samples
are filtered into standard evaporation tubes, using the
Milestone disposable funnels, providing easier handling
and reducing fume hood space.
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Phone: +39 035.573857 | Fax: +39 035.575498
Milestone Srl
Via Fatebenefratelli 1/5 - 24010 Sorisole (BG) - Italy
Phone: +39 035.573857 | Fax: +39 035.575498
Via Fatebenefratelli 1/5 - 24010 Sorisole (BG) - Italy
Phone: +39 035.573857 | Fax: +39 035.575498