<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezGCMS Library in the week of 6th April 2026? Check out new documents from the field of the gas phase, especially GC and GC/MS techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT GCMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezICPMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you application notes by <strong>Agilent Technologies, BaySpec, </strong>poster by <strong>MDCW / William &amp; Mary </strong>and<strong> </strong>brochure by<strong> Shimadzu!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: High-Throughput BTEX Analysis in Nail Products by SPME and GC/TQ</strong></h3><p><strong>Minimal steps, maximum precision</strong></p><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_btex_analysis_nail_products_spme_gctq_5994_9009en_agilent_24ef32dd13.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>BTEX compounds—benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes—are volatile aromatic hydrocarbons widely used as solvents in industrial and consumer products. Among these, toluene is the most prevalent in nail polish formulations, where it serves as a solvent to dissolve resins and pigments, ensuring smooth application, uniform color dispersion, and rapid drying. Historically, these properties made toluene a preferred ingredient in nail coatings, including traditional polishes, gel formulations, and nail art products. However, its inclusion presents challenges for regulatory compliance and product reformulation. In response to these challenges, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has listed nail products containing toluene as Priority Products under the Safer Consumer Products Regulations.1 Manufacturers selling such products in California must submit a Priority Product Notification and conduct an Alternative Analysis if toluene concentrations exceed the 100-ppm threshold.&nbsp;</p><p>To support compliance and ensure accurate monitoring of BTEX levels in nail products, robust analytical methods are essential. Solid phase microextraction (SPME) coupled with gas chromatography/triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (GC/TQ) has emerged as a preferred approach for volatile organic compound analysis due to its solvent-free sample preparation, high sensitivity, and compatibility with complex cosmetic matrices. The 8890 GC with 7000 Series GC/TQ offers enhanced detection capabilities through dynamic multiple reaction monitoring (dMRM), enabling precise quantification of BTEX compounds at trace levels, below regulatory thresholds. This platform provides the analytical rigor required for method validation, including limits of detection, recovery, and precision, ensuring compliance with California's stringent performance criteria and supporting industry efforts toward improving consumer product&nbsp;quality.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Experimental</strong></h4><h5><strong>GC/TQ analysis&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>Analyses were performed on an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=8890+GC"><strong>8890 GC</strong></a> coupled to a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=7000"><strong>7000 Series GC/TQ </strong></a>equipped with an EI extractor ion source (Figure 2). The instrument operating parameters are listed in Table 2. The system was operated in splitless mode with an inlet temperature of 200&nbsp;°C, a purge flow of 3 mL/min, and a purge flow to split vent of 50&nbsp;mL/min at 2&nbsp;minutes. Carrier gas was helium at a constant flow of 0.693&nbsp;mL/min with a total flow of 53.7 mL/min. The chromatographic separation was accomplished on an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=DB-624+Ultra+Inert+column"><strong>Agilent J&amp;W DB-624 Ultra Inert column</strong></a> (20&nbsp;m × 0.18&nbsp;mm, 1&nbsp;µm, part number 121-1324UI). The oven program started at 40&nbsp;°C (hold 2&nbsp;minutes), ramped at 35&nbsp;°C/min to 160&nbsp;°C, and held for 2.58&nbsp;minutes, giving a total run time of 8.0&nbsp;minutes. The transfer line was maintained at 230&nbsp;°C, with the ion source at 230&nbsp;°C and quadrupoles at 150&nbsp;°C.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>A rapid, high-throughput headspace‑SPME GC/TQ method was developed for quantifying BTEX in nail product matrices, using a 100-µm PDMS Agilent Smart SPME fiber on an Agilent 8890 GC with Agilent 7000 Series GC/TQ. The method provides solvent-free extraction, 8-minute chromatographic runs, and an ~11-minute total cycle time, enabling high-throughput analysis with robust selectivity in dMRM mode. Quality control results demonstrated mean recoveries of 100 to 107% with RSDs ≤ 8%, meeting method acceptance criteria for compliance-focused testing for toluene. Integration of Smart SPME automation and the intelligent features of the 8890 GC and 7000 Series GC/TQ allows a practical, defensible solution for routine laboratories monitoring BTEX in nail products. Calibration performance showed high linearity and low variance across the working ranges, with all compounds meeting initial calibration criteria via R² ≥ 0.995 or average RF RSD ≤ 20%. Combined with the short cycle time and automated fiber tracking, this workflow is ideally suited for routine compliance testing of BTEX in nail products using the 8890 GC and 7000&nbsp;Series GC/TQ.</p><h3><strong>2. BaySpec: Detection of residual pesticides on fruits and vegetables using Portability miniature mass s pectrometer</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Bay_Spec_App_Note_Portability_Pesticides_4a7311fb3e.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Pesticides are used in a variety of different ways during the production of food. Ranging from preventing crop damage by insects, rodents and molds during growth to prolonging storage of food after harvest. Because of the frequent usage, the residual pesticides are often found in many agricultural products and their monitoring and control is an important step in achieving and maintaining overall food safety in the modern society.&nbsp;</p><p>Mass spectrometry in connection with different separation techniques currently represents the main analytical approach for determination of residual pesticides in food. Traditionally, samples need to be collected and send to a laboratory for analysis using techniques such as GC-MS or HPLC-MS, which are costly and time-consuming. In addition, the conventional mass spectrometry usually requires laborious sample pretreatment, which does not allow for immediate in-situ sample determination. Presented here is an application of Thermal Desorption ElectroSpray Ionization (TD-ESI) for pesticide screening coupled to a portable mass spectrometer.&nbsp;</p><p>TD-ESI is a mass spectrometry technique from the family of ambient ionization methods that utilizes very simple probing of different surfaces with no or limited sample pretreatment while it is still noted for its selective and sensitive detection capabilities. In TD-ESI a solid surface or a liquid sample is touched by a simple metallic probe that absorbs the analyte. The probe is then inserted into a heated tube and the desorbed analyte is carried by gas flow into an orthogonally mounted electrospray. The electrospraty plume extracts the analyte and further ionization and ion introduction follows the conventional electrospray mechanism.&nbsp;</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2219"><strong>Bayspec’s Portability mass spectrometer</strong></a> is less than 10kg highly portable and battery operated linear ion trap mass spectrometer with atmospheric pressure inlet (API). When TD-ESI is combined with PortabilityTM then it is possible to perform fast in-field detection of analytes including residual pesticides, directly of the surfaces of fresh food products without any sample pre-treatment. Fast pesticide screening by Portability mass spectrometer can immediately disclose fake organic food products as well as to discover elevated levels of residual pesticides.&nbsp;</p><p>TD-ESI-MS was used to rapidly screen residual pesticides on the surfaces of different fruits and vegetables. Direct sampling probe was used to introduce analytes from surfaces of unprocessed samples. Due to short analysis times (1-5s a sample), the technique allows for fast screening for applications in food and environmental safety. MS (as well as MS/MS) analyses can be performed on surface-residual pesticides at ppm and sub-ppm levels. The miniaturized TD-ESI ion source compatible with Portability is available from BaySpec. This ion source mounts on the Portability front inlet and does not require any additional support, external power or gases. The simple intuitive software interface is operated by touch screen and makes the instrument extremely easy to control. The external TD-ESI source is fully integrated into the main software environment and the hyphenated system is thus very user-friendly, does not require excessive training and can be operated by persons with no previous mass spectrometry experiences.</p><h3><strong>3. MDCW / William &amp; Mary: Volatile Characterization of American Foulbrood Disease Using Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography</strong></h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/P_15_Christensen_39521e3391.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>American foulbrood (AFB) is a deadly disease spread by Paenibacillus larvae bacterial spores, targeting the brood stage of Apis mellifera honey bees. Broods perish in a matter of days after exposure to the spores, forming infected colloidal scales in the hive that adult bees cannot remove. 1,2 The spores are extremely persistent and resistant to typical treatment methods, which standardized the immediate euthanasia of bees and destruction of the hive and associated equipment by burning. 3 In an effort to expedite identification of the spores, scent-detection dogs have been trained for use in apiaries. Furthermore, gammairradiation has been tested as a proposed treatment method as it would offer a nondestructive alternative to sterilization.</p><p>The goals of this study were to use comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography – time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC×GC-TOFMS) to characterize the volatiles associated with AFB disease for understanding scent detection and to measure the effectiveness of gamma-irradiation in sterilizing these volatiles.</p><h4><strong>Methods</strong></h4><p>Samples included blanks, material from healthy comb, aged unsterilized diseased scales, fresh unsterilized diseased scales, and diseased scales sterilized with the proposed treatment method of gamma-irradiation. These samples were stored in headspace vials (Figure 3) in the freezer when not in use. No sample preparation was required before injection with solidphase microextraction using the LPAL-3 (CTC Analytics).</p><p>Analysis was performed using a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/37"><strong>Pegasus BT4D</strong></a> (LECO Corporation) according to the parameters described below in Table 1. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/41"><strong>ChromaTOF software</strong></a> (LECO Corporation) was used to analyze the chromatographic data. Preliminary identifications were assigned to peaks using a minimum signal to noise of 200 and a minimum stick count of 3.</p><h4><strong>Conclusions</strong></h4><p>GC×GC-TOFMS can be used to distinguish the volatile profiles of A. mellifera samples at different stages of infection with AFB disease. Future Directions for Research:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Discrimination of volatiles specific to AFB from non-specific volatiles&nbsp;</li><li>Characterization of AFB-specific volatiles for scent-detection purposes&nbsp;</li><li>Measurement of gamma-irradiation sterilization success in removing AFB volatiles</li></ul><h3><strong>4. Shimadzu: Screening System for Phthalate Esters, Brominated Flame Retardants and Other Regulated Substances Py-Screener Ver.3</strong></h3><ul><li>Brochure</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/c146_e507_45f041b0d7.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=Py-Screener"><strong>Py-Screener™ Ver. 3</strong></a> can screen for 7 types of phthalate esters and brominated flame retardants (PBBs, PBDEs), including substances regulated under the RoHS Directive. In addition, it can also test for PIP (3:1), which is regulated under the US TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act), as well as UV-328, Dechlorane Plus (DP), and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), which are regulated under the Stockholm Convention (POPs Convention) on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). These regulated compounds, thermally extracted from the sample by Pyrolysis-GC-MS (Py-GC-MS), are selectively detected and quantified. Py-Screener Ver. 3 consists of dedicated software for easy screening, special standard samples, and a sampling tool kit, making it simple to operate even for first-time users.</p><h5><strong>Shimadzu Corporation’s Solutions for Complying with International Hazardous Substance Regulations</strong></h5><p>When manufacturing and exporting products, it is necessary to comply with the chemical and hazardous substance regulations established by each country. Products contain many parts and use various materials and substances. Therefore, it is the manufacturer’s responsibility to manage the entire supply chain to ensure that harmful substances are not contained. Shimadzu Corporation provides analysis solutions that comply with these regulations.</p><h5><strong>Applicable Systems and Software</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>GC-MS: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=GCMS-QP2020+NX"><strong>GCMS-QP™2020 NX</strong></a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=GCMS-QP2020"><strong>GCMS-QP2020,</strong></a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=GCMS-QP2010+Ultra"><strong>GCMS-QP2010 Ultra</strong></a></li><li><strong>Pyrolyzer:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=42&amp;search=EGA%2FPY-3030D"><strong>EGA/PY-3030D</strong></a> multi-shot pyrolyzer</li><li><strong>Autosampler:</strong> AS-2020E, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=42&amp;search=AS-1020E"><strong>AS-1020E auto-shot sampler&nbsp;</strong></a></li><li><strong>GC-MS Workstation:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=GCMSsolution"><strong>GCMSsolution</strong></a>™ (Ver. 4.60SP2 or later) + <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=LabSolutions+Insight"><strong>LabSolutions Insight</strong></a>™ (Ver. 5.0 or later)</li><li><strong>Py Workstation:</strong> EGA-PY3030 program (Ver. 1.54 or later)</li></ul>

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Microplastics and Nanomaterials: Understanding Emerging Contaminants in Environmental Testing

<div><div><div><p><strong>Our immune system is incredibly powerful: among other things, it can recognize and destroy cancer cells. But tumors can be just as effective at avoiding detection – they build “invisibility shields” to protect themselves from attack.</strong></p></div></div><div><p>One breakthrough in cancer therapy has been immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), drugs that reactivate immune T cells and help them fight tumors again. However, only about 20–50% of patients respond well to this treatment. Researchers are therefore seeking alternative therapeutic strategies. A small and well-known molecule called adenosine plays a key role in these efforts.</p><p>When tumor cells are stressed or dying, they release ATP, which is normally a signal that something is wrong in the tissue. But in the tumor microenvironment, ATP gets rapidly broken down by two enzymes, CD39 and CD73. Released adenosine acts like a chemical “calm-down” signal, binds to immune cells (T cells, NK cells, and others), and tells them to slow down, reducing their ability to kill cancer cells. Targeting CD73 therefore represents a promising strategy for developing new cancer treatments.</p></div><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Nove_latky_mohou_podporit_imunitni_system_v_boji_s_rakovinou_88c5e82cd5.jpeg" alt="IOCB Prague: Development of potent inhibitors to boost the immune system's ability to fight cancer" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Nove_latky_mohou_podporit_imunitni_system_v_boji_s_rakovinou_88c5e82cd5.jpeg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="661" height="363"></p><p>At IOCB Prague, interdisciplinary teams led by Jan Řezáč, Jan Konvalinka, and Michal Hocek used a newly developed high-throughput screening method to test over 5,000 compounds, identifying two ribonucleoside derivatives as promising CD73 inhibitors.</p><p>The scientists then improved the compounds’ activity by carefully modifying the ribonucleoside scaffold with bulky (het)aryl groups. Further optimization improved the pharmacokinetic properties of these compounds, yielding inhibitors with low clearance, long half-life, high solubility, and strong selectivity over related enzymes such as CD39.</p><p>In cellular experiments, the compounds reduced adenosine production in cancer cells, restored T cell activation, and showed no toxicity toward human fibroblasts. The most active compound showed a single-digit picomolar inhibition constant (Ki).</p><p>These findings establish a strong foundation for further in vivo efficacy and combination studies, which will explore the therapeutic potential of this novel inhibitor class.</p><blockquote><h4><strong>The Original article</strong></h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsptsci.5c00707"><strong>Potent Competitive Inhibitors of Ecto-5′-nucleotidase (CD73) based on 6-(Het)aryl-7-deazapurine Ribonucleoside 5′-O-Bisphosphonates</strong></a></h4><p>Ugnė Šinkevičiu̅tė, Magdalena Šímová, Radek Staník, Lenka Poštová Slavětínská, Kristýna Blažková, Pavel Šácha, Martin Lepšík, Jan Řezáč, Jan Konvalinka, Tereza Ormsby, Michal Tichý, Michal Hocek</p><p><i><span><strong>ACS Pharmacol. Transl. Sci.</strong></span></i><strong> </strong><span><strong>2026, 9, 1, 191–213</strong></span></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsptsci.5c00707">https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsptsci.5c00707</a></p><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"><strong>CC-BY 4.0</strong></a></h6></blockquote><h4><strong>Abstract</strong></h4><p>CD73 generates immunosuppressive adenosine in the tumor microenvironment and is a promising target for cancer immunotherapy. We have designed and systematically studied diverse 2-substituted 7-deazapurine ribonucleoside 5′-<i>O</i>-bisphosphonates bearing a variety of (het)aryl groups at position 6 and discovered their highly potent and selective CD73 inhibition activity. The most active compounds (with single-digit picomolar <i>K</i><sub>i</sub>) contained bicyclic (het)aryl groups at position 6 in combination with chlorine at position 2. Further optimization of pharmacokinetic properties identified inhibitors with low clearance, long half-life, high solubility, and excellent selectivity over CD39 and NTPDase3. They effectively suppressed adenosine formation in MDA-MB-231 cells, rescued CD8<sup>+</sup> T cell activation, and were nontoxic to human fibroblasts. Overall, their profile compares favorably with <strong>AB680</strong>, a CD73 inhibitor currently in phase I/II clinical trials.</p></div>

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<h4><strong>Robust Results Up to 430 ºC</strong></h4><ul><li>First non-metal columns stable to 430 °C</li><li>Provides true boiling point separation for hydrocarbon distillation methods</li><li>Longer lifetime with rugged high temperature, polyimide coated, fused silica tubing</li><li>Low activity, provides good peak shape for acidic and basic samples</li><li>Provides robust column performance for high temperature bake outs</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_zb_1ht_3c54563ddc.webp" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron-ZB-1HT" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_zb_1ht_3c54563ddc.webp 245w," sizes="100vw" width="500" height="150"></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_1_HT_Inferno_54cd995dba.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron™ ZB-1HT Inferno™" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_1_HT_Inferno_54cd995dba.jpg 173w," sizes="100vw" width="651" height="587"></p><h4><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h4><p><strong>Rugged, high-temperature stability (up to 430 °C) for:</strong></p><ul><li>non-polar compounds</li><li>for high boilers</li><li>contaminants</li><li>carry-overs</li><li>high-temp bakeouts</li></ul><h4><strong>Recommended Applications</strong></h4><ul><li>High Boiling Petroleum Products</li><li>Simulated Distillation Methods</li><li>Long-Chained Hydrocarbons</li><li>High Molecular Weight Waxes</li><li>Polymers/Plastics</li><li>Motor Oils</li><li>Diesel Fuel</li></ul><h5><strong>Alternative To:</strong> Any 100 % Dimethylpolysiloxane Phase:</h5><ul><li>DB®-1ht</li><li>Rxi®-1HT</li><li>Petrocol 2887</li><li>CP-SimDist</li></ul><h3><strong>Phenomenex Zebron Inferno GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>Overcome Traditional Obstacles</strong></h4><h5><strong>Challenge # 1: Short Fused Silica Column Lifetimes</strong></h5><p>Unlike Zebron™ Inferno™ GC columns, traditional fused silica columns are not equipped to handle prolonged exposure to<br>temperatures above 360 °C. 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Phenomenex Zebron ZB-5HT Inferno GC Columns

Robust column for high temperature bake outs and analysis, such as biodiesel, long-chain hydrocarbons, polymers, and high molecular weight compounds.

<h4><strong>Robust Results Up to 430 °C</strong></h4><ul><li>First non-metal columns stable to 430 °C</li><li>Robust column for high temperature bake outs and analysis, such as biodiesel, long-chain hydrocarbons, polymers, and high molecular weight compounds</li><li>Provides true boiling point separation for hydrocarbon distillation methods</li><li>Longer lifetime with rugged high temperature, polyimide coated, fused silica tubing</li><li>Low activity, provides good peak shape for acidic and basic samples</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_zb_5ht_750bf39b6e.webp" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron-ZB-5HT" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_zb_5ht_750bf39b6e.webp 245w," sizes="100vw" width="500" height="150"></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:676/573;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_HT_Inferno_0aa668bf75.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-5HT Inferno" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_HT_Inferno_0aa668bf75.jpg 184w," sizes="100vw" width="676" height="573"></figure><h4><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h4><p><strong>True boiling point separation for:</strong></p><ul><li>hydrocarbon distillation methods</li><li>high boilers</li><li>contaminants or carryovers</li><li>high temperature stable (430 °C)</li></ul><h4><strong>Recommended Applications</strong></h4><ul><li>High Boiling Petroleum Products</li><li>Triglycerides</li><li>Simulated Distillation Methods</li><li>Diesel Fuel</li><li>Long-Chained Hydrocarbons</li><li>Motor Oils</li><li>Polymers/Plastics</li><li>Surfactants</li><li>High Molecular Weight Waxes</li></ul><h5><strong>Alternative to:</strong> Any 5 % Phenyl 95 % Dimethylpolysiloxane Phase:</h5><ul><li>DB-5ht</li><li>VF-5ht</li><li>HT-5&nbsp;</li><li>Stx®-5HT&nbsp;</li><li>XTI®-5HT</li></ul><h3><strong>Phenomenex Zebron Inferno GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>Overcome Traditional Obstacles</strong></h4><h5><strong>Challenge # 1: Short Fused Silica Column Lifetimes</strong></h5><p>Unlike Zebron™ Inferno™ GC columns, traditional fused silica columns are not equipped to handle prolonged exposure to<br>temperatures above 360 °C. At high temperatures, fused silica GC columns:</p><ul><li>Become inflexible and brittle</li><li>Break easily and cause costly replacement</li><li>Require more system downtime for maintenance</li><li>Can’t separate high molecular weight compounds</li></ul><h5><strong>Challenge # 2: Cumbersome Metal Column Tubing</strong></h5><p>Though metal columns have higher temperature limits than capillary columns, they are more difficult to use.</p><p><strong>Most metal columns:</strong></p><ul><li>Are inflexible and hard to use</li><li>Require special tubing cutters for installation</li><li>Are prone to leaks from expansion and contraction</li><li>Have active surfaces, giving poor peak shapes for acids and bases</li><li>Are incompatible with MS detectors</li></ul><h3><strong>How it works</strong></h3><p>Zebron™ Inferno™ columns offer enhanced performance where other columns fail. The two critical factors that allow for this are:</p><ul><li><h5><strong>Advanced ESC™ Bonding Technology</strong></h5></li></ul><p>At high temperature ranges, the stability of standard GC columns deteriorates, resulting in increased bleed. Zebron’s Engineered Self Cross-linking™ (ESC) bonding technology reinforces the stationary phase for enhanced column durability and extremely low bleed levels at high temperatures. <strong>The result:</strong> Inferno columns with the flexibility to perform for high temp oven ramps and bakeouts.</p><ul><li><strong>High Temperature Polyimide Coating</strong></li></ul><p>Standard polyimide resin pyrolyzes at temperatures above 360 °C, making the tubing unstable. Zebron Inferno columns use a temperature resistant polyimide resin that shows minimal thermal degradation, even at temperatures up to 430 °C*. This means longer column lifetime at elevated temperatures.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_Inferno_GC_Columns_How_it_works_d2d5658adc.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron Inferno GC Columns - How it works" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_Inferno_GC_Columns_How_it_works_d2d5658adc.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="978" height="564"></p><h3><strong>Features of Zebron Inferno GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>Extremely Low Bleed for Rugged Performance</strong></h4><ul><li>Longer column lifetime</li><li>Better reproducibility</li><li>Maximum sensitivity</li><li>More accurate quantitation</li></ul><h4><strong>Increased Column Lifetime with Enhanced Durability</strong></h4><ul><li>Less instrument downtime</li><li>More productivity</li><li>Lower laboratory costs</li></ul><h5><strong>Standard GC Columns Cannot Withstand High Temperature</strong></h5><p>After prolonged exposure to temperatures above 360 °C, most traditional GC columns become brittle and inflexible, often spontaneously breaking in the middle of a run. Work is stopped in order to change out the column and perform system maintenance. Unlike these fragile columns, ZebronTM InfernoTM columns have a thermally resistant polyimide coating for longer column lifetime at temperatures up to 430 °C. As a result, you get less instrument downtime, and higher productivity.</p><h4><strong>Greater Performance for High Boiling Compounds</strong></h4><ul><li>Better peak shape</li><li>Improved separation</li><li>More analytes detected</li></ul><p>Zebron™ Inferno™ columns have the inertness and temperature stability needed to separate high molecular weight compounds. These high boilers require a thermally rugged column with low bleed levels. Inferno columns provide optimal separation of these analytes.</p>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-XLB-HT Inferno GC Columns

Zebron ZB-XLB-HT Inferno is a rugged, non-metal si-arylene GC column stable to 400 ˚C

<h4><strong>High Temp Stability, Low Bleed</strong></h4><ul><li>Rugged, non-metal si-arylene GC column stable to 400 ˚C</li><li>Robust column for high temperature bake outs and analysis, such as high molecular weight compounds</li><li>Provides unique selectivity for conformational analyses</li><li>Longer lifetime with high temperature, polyimide coated, fused silica tubing</li><li>Low activity, provides good peak shape for acidic and basic samples</li><li>Good tool for general screening to identify unknown samples</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_XLB_HT_Inferno_9541a754ac.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-XLB-HT Inferno" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_XLB_HT_Inferno_9541a754ac.jpg 165w," sizes="100vw" width="599" height="564"></p><h4><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h4><ul><li>Used confirmation of pesticides, PCB, or other environmental samples</li><li>Robust column performance for high temperature bakeouts</li></ul><h4><strong>Recommended Applications</strong></h4><ul><li>EPA Methods</li><li>Herbicides</li><li>Pesticides</li><li>Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)</li></ul><h5><strong>Similar* To:</strong></h5><ul><li>MDN-12</li><li>DB-XLB</li><li>Rtx-XLB</li></ul><p><strong>*Not exact equivalent, selectivity may differ</strong></p><h3><strong>Phenomenex Zebron Inferno GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>Overcome Traditional Obstacles</strong></h4><h5><strong>Challenge # 1: Short Fused Silica Column Lifetimes</strong></h5><p>Unlike Zebron™ Inferno™ GC columns, traditional fused silica columns are not equipped to handle prolonged exposure to<br>temperatures above 360 °C. At high temperatures, fused silica GC columns:</p><ul><li>Become inflexible and brittle</li><li>Break easily and cause costly replacement</li><li>Require more system downtime for maintenance</li><li>Can’t separate high molecular weight compounds</li></ul><h5><strong>Challenge # 2: Cumbersome Metal Column Tubing</strong></h5><p>Though metal columns have higher temperature limits than capillary columns, they are more difficult to use.</p><p><strong>Most metal columns:</strong></p><ul><li>Are inflexible and hard to use</li><li>Require special tubing cutters for installation</li><li>Are prone to leaks from expansion and contraction</li><li>Have active surfaces, giving poor peak shapes for acids and bases</li><li>Are incompatible with MS detectors</li></ul><h3><strong>How it works</strong></h3><p>Zebron™ Inferno™ columns offer enhanced performance where other columns fail. The two critical factors that allow for this are:</p><ul><li><h5><strong>Advanced ESC™ Bonding Technology</strong></h5></li></ul><p>At high temperature ranges, the stability of standard GC columns deteriorates, resulting in increased bleed. Zebron’s Engineered Self Cross-linking™ (ESC) bonding technology reinforces the stationary phase for enhanced column durability and extremely low bleed levels at high temperatures. <strong>The result:</strong> Inferno columns with the flexibility to perform for high temp oven ramps and bakeouts.</p><ul><li><strong>High Temperature Polyimide Coating</strong></li></ul><p>Standard polyimide resin pyrolyzes at temperatures above 360 °C, making the tubing unstable. Zebron Inferno columns use a temperature resistant polyimide resin that shows minimal thermal degradation, even at temperatures up to 430 °C*. This means longer column lifetime at elevated temperatures.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_Inferno_GC_Columns_How_it_works_d2d5658adc.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron Inferno GC Columns - How it works" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_Inferno_GC_Columns_How_it_works_d2d5658adc.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="978" height="564"></p><h3><strong>Features of Zebron Inferno GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>Extremely Low Bleed for Rugged Performance</strong></h4><ul><li>Longer column lifetime</li><li>Better reproducibility</li><li>Maximum sensitivity</li><li>More accurate quantitation</li></ul><h4><strong>Increased Column Lifetime with Enhanced Durability</strong></h4><ul><li>Less instrument downtime</li><li>More productivity</li><li>Lower laboratory costs</li></ul><h5><strong>Standard GC Columns Cannot Withstand High Temperature</strong></h5><p>After prolonged exposure to temperatures above 360 °C, most traditional GC columns become brittle and inflexible, often spontaneously breaking in the middle of a run. Work is stopped in order to change out the column and perform system maintenance. Unlike these fragile columns, ZebronTM InfernoTM columns have a thermally resistant polyimide coating for longer column lifetime at temperatures up to 430 °C. As a result, you get less instrument downtime, and higher productivity.</p><h4><strong>Greater Performance for High Boiling Compounds</strong></h4><ul><li>Better peak shape</li><li>Improved separation</li><li>More analytes detected</li></ul><p>Zebron™ Inferno™ columns have the inertness and temperature stability needed to separate high molecular weight compounds. These high boilers require a thermally rugged column with low bleed levels. Inferno columns provide optimal separation of these analytes.</p>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-1 GC Columns

Zebron ZB-1 is a low polarity phase suited for true boiling point compounds

<h5><strong>Low Polarity For a Wide Range of Applications</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Low polarity</strong> phase suited for true boiling point compounds</li><li><strong>Low bleed</strong> (MS Certified), low activity, and high efficiency</li><li><strong>Excellent resolving power </strong>of critical pairs in complex petrochemical samples</li><li>Used for “<strong>fingerprinting</strong>” and <strong>routine quality control</strong> analyses (e.g., citrus oils)</li><li>Equivalent to USP Phase G2</li><li><strong>Temperature Limits</strong>: 60 to 360/370 ˚C (Isothermal/TPGC)</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_1_PLUS_86c4e49f06.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-1" width="235" height="150"></p><h5><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h5><ul><li>Excellent resolving power of critical pairs in complex petrochemical samples and used for “fingerprinting” and routine quality control analyses</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_1_a0ba5c177e.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-1" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_1_a0ba5c177e.jpg 145w," sizes="100vw" width="947" height="1019"></p>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-1MS GC Columns

Zebron ZB-1MS is a very low bleed (MS Certified) especially suited to high sensitivity GC-MS

<p><strong>Low Bleed Performance for GC-MS</strong></p><ul><li>Very low bleed (MS Certified) especially suited to high sensitivity GC-MS</li><li>Improved signal-to-noise ratio for better sensitivity and mass spectral integrity</li><li>Extremely inert for active compounds such as drugs, pesticides, acids, and bases</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_1_PLUS_86c4e49f06.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-1MS" width="235" height="150"></p><h5><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h5><ul><li>Acids, Amines, Diesel Fuel, Drugs, Flavors &amp; Fragrances, PCBs, (EPA Method 1668), Pesticides, Solvent Impurities, Sulfur Compounds</li></ul><p><strong>Alternative to Any MS-Certified 100 % Dimethylpolysiloxane Phase:</strong></p><ul><li>DB®-1ms</li><li>MDN-1</li><li>SOLGEL-1ms™</li><li>HP-1ms</li><li>Rtx®-1MS</li><li>Equity®-1</li><li>AT-1ms</li><li>VF-1ms</li><li>P-Sil 5 CB</li></ul>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-5 GC Columns

Zebron ZB-5 is a rugged, versatile low polarity column for general lab purpose

<p><strong>Low Polarity For A Wide Application Range</strong></p><ul><li>Rugged, versatile low polarity column for general lab purpose</li><li>Resilient to dirty samples—long column life</li><li>Low bleed (MS Certified) especially suited to high sensitivity work using GC-MS</li><li>Extremely inert for active compounds such as drugs or pesticides</li><li>Great column for unknown samples</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_8ee06754ca.webp" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-5" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_8ee06754ca.webp 245w," sizes="100vw" width="500" height="150"></p><h5><strong>Recommended Applications</strong></h5><ul><li>Alkaloids, Dioxins, Drugs, Essential Oils, Flavors, FAMEs, Halo-hydrocarbons, PCBs/Aroclors, Pesticides/Herbicides, Phenols, Residual Solvents</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_1a2fcd67cb.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-5" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_1a2fcd67cb.jpg 134w," sizes="100vw" width="669" height="780"></p><p><strong>Upgrade to Zebron from any 5% phenyl / 95% dimethylpolysiloxane phase</strong></p><h5><strong>Agilent®</strong></h5><ul><li>DB®-5</li><li>HP-5</li><li>HP-PAS-5</li><li>CP-Sil 8 CB</li><li>Ultra 2</li></ul><h5><strong>Restek®</strong></h5><ul><li>Rtx®-5</li></ul><h5><strong>SGE®</strong></h5><ul><li>&nbsp;BP5</li><li>BPX5</li></ul><h5><strong>Supelco®</strong></h5><ul><li>SPB®-5</li><li>MDN-5</li><li>PTE-5</li><li>SE-54</li><li>PTA-5</li><li>Sac-5</li><li>Ecquity®-5&nbsp;</li></ul><h5><strong>OV®</strong></h5><ul><li>OV-5</li></ul><h5><strong>General Selection Guidelines</strong></h5><p>The following selection guidelines are for choosing a Zebron 5 phase column. Please contact your Phenomenex representative for additional assistance.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_General_Selection_Guidelines_e293a90e46.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: General Selection Guidelines" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_General_Selection_Guidelines_e293a90e46.jpg 171w," sizes="100vw" width="1091" height="994"></p><h5><strong>5 % Phenyl Phases</strong></h5><ul><li>Versatile for a wide analyte range</li><li>Available in standard, inert, and high temperature style</li><li>Replace 5% phenyl 95 % dimethylpolysiloxane phases from Agilent®, Restek®, Supelco®, and other manufacturers</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_5_Phenyl_Phases_fc8e8e9873.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: 5 % Phenyl Phases" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_5_Phenyl_Phases_fc8e8e9873.jpg 227w," sizes="100vw" width="905" height="622"></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-5MSi GC Columns

Zebron ZB-5MSi is a highly inert for improved peak shape of acidic/basic compounds, drugs of abuse, and pesticides

<p><strong>Inert, Low Bleed 5% Phenyl Selectivity</strong></p><ul><li>Highly inert for improved peak shape of acidic/basic compounds, drugs of abuse, and pesticides</li><li>MS certified low bleed levels provide maximum sensitivity</li><li>Industry leading QC specifications ensure column-to-column performance</li><li>Traditional bonding chemistry provides the same selectivity as other 5% phenyl columns</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_8ee06754ca.webp" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-5MSi" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_8ee06754ca.webp 245w," sizes="100vw" width="500" height="150"></p><h5><strong>Recommended Applications</strong></h5><ul><li>Drugs, EPA Methods, FAMEs, Nitrosamines, Pesticides, Phenols</li></ul><p><strong>Upgrade to Zebron from any 5% phenyl / 95% dimethylpolysiloxane phase</strong></p><h5><strong>Agilent®</strong></h5><ul><li>DB®-5</li><li>HP-5</li><li>HP-5ms</li><li>HP-5msi</li></ul><h5><strong>Restek®</strong></h5><ul><li>Rtx®-5</li><li>Rtx-5MS</li><li>Rtx-5Amine</li><li>Rxi-5ms</li></ul><h5><strong>SGE®</strong></h5><ul><li>BP5</li><li>BPX5</li></ul><h5><strong>Supelco®</strong></h5><ul><li>SPB®-5</li><li>MDN-5</li><li>Ecquity®-5&nbsp;</li></ul><h5><strong>OV®</strong></h5><ul><li>OV-5</li></ul><h5><strong>General Selection Guidelines</strong></h5><p>The following selection guidelines are for choosing a Zebron 5 phase column. Please contact your Phenomenex representative for additional assistance.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_General_Selection_Guidelines_e293a90e46.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: General Selection Guidelines" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_General_Selection_Guidelines_e293a90e46.jpg 171w," sizes="100vw" width="1091" height="994"></p><h5><strong>5 % Phenyl Phases</strong></h5><ul><li>Versatile for a wide analyte range</li><li>Available in standard, inert, and high temperature styles</li><li>Replace 5% phenyl 95 % dimethylpolysiloxane phases from Agilent®, Restek®, Supelco®, and other manufacturers</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_5_Phenyl_Phases_fc8e8e9873.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: 5 % Phenyl Phases" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_5_Phenyl_Phases_fc8e8e9873.jpg 227w," sizes="100vw" width="905" height="622"></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-5ms GC Columns

Zebron ZB-5ms  is the most popular starting column for method developers

<p><strong>Low Bleed Performance for GC-MS</strong></p><ul><li>Most popular starting column for method developers</li><li>Arylene Matrix Technology™ (AMT) provides a highly stable arylene phase for enhanced resolution of PAHs and multi-ring aromatic compounds</li><li>Low bleed (MS certified) especially suited to high sensitivity work using GC-MS</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_8ee06754ca.webp" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-5ms" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_8ee06754ca.webp 245w," sizes="100vw" width="500" height="150"></p><h5><strong>Recommended Applications</strong></h5><ul><li>Acids, Alkaloids, Amines, Dioxins, Drugs, EPA Methods (525, 610, 625, 8100), Essential Oils, Flavors, FAMEs, Halo-hydrocarbons, PCBs/Aroclors, Pesticides/Herbicides, Phenols, Residual Solvents, Semivolatiles, Solvent Impurities</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5ms_2382c70a05.jpg" alt="Phenomenex - Zebron ZB-5ms" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5ms_2382c70a05.jpg 151w," sizes="100vw" width="602" height="621"></p><p><strong>Upgrade to Zebron from any 5 % phenyl-arylene /</strong><br><strong>95 % dimethylpolysiloxane phase:</strong></p><h5><strong>Agilent®</strong></h5><ul><li>DB®-5ms</li><li>DB-5.625</li><li>DB-5ms EVDX</li><li>CP-Sil 8 CB MS</li><li>VF-5ms</li></ul><h5><strong>Restek®</strong></h5><ul><li>Rtx®-5Sil MS</li></ul><h5><strong>SGE®</strong></h5><ul><li>SLB®-5ms</li></ul><h5><strong>General Selection Guidelines</strong></h5><p>The following selection guidelines are for choosing a Zebron 5 phase column. Please contact your Phenomenex representative for additional assistance.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_General_Selection_Guidelines_e293a90e46.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: General Selection Guidelines" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_General_Selection_Guidelines_e293a90e46.jpg 171w," sizes="100vw" width="1091" height="994"></p><h5><strong>5 % Phenyl-Arylene Phases</strong></h5><ul><li>Improve separations for aromatic analytes</li><li>Available in standard, inert, and application-based styles</li><li>Replace 5% phenyl-arylene 95% dimethylpolysiloxane phases from Agilent®, Restek®, Supelco®, and other manufacturers</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_5_Phenyl_Arylene_Phases_605ad9bf97.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: 5 % Phenyl-Arylene Phases" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_5_Phenyl_Arylene_Phases_605ad9bf97.jpg 228w," sizes="100vw" width="908" height="623"></p><h5>&nbsp;<strong>Consistent response after more than 700 samples at pH 2!&nbsp;</strong></h5><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Consistent_response_after_more_than_700_samples_at_p_H_2_1c343cde52.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Consistent response after more than 700 samples at pH 2" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Consistent_response_after_more_than_700_samples_at_p_H_2_1c343cde52.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="907" height="291"><strong> &nbsp;</strong></p>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-XLB GC Columns

Zebron ZB-XLB is an unique, low polarity si-arylene column

<p><strong>Extra Low Bleed</strong></p><ul><li>Unique, low polarity si-arylene column</li><li>Engineered specifically for use with bleed sensitive detectors such as MS</li><li>Provides alternate selectivity to standard 5-type phases</li><li>Often used for confirmation of pesticides, PCBs, or other environmental samples</li><li>Good tool for sample screening to identify unknown contaminants</li></ul><h5><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h5><ul><li>Herbicides / Insecticides, PCBs, Pesticides , Unknown Samples</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_XLB_24bf657d8c.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-XLB" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_XLB_24bf657d8c.jpg 145w," sizes="100vw" width="688" height="741"></p><p><strong>Upgrade to Zebron from these similar* phases:</strong></p><h5><strong>Agilent®</strong></h5><ul><li>DB®-XLB</li><li>VF-XMS</li></ul><h5><strong>Restek®</strong></h5><ul><li>Rxi®-XLB</li><li>Rtx®-XLB</li></ul><p><strong>Supelco®</strong></p><ul><li>MDN-12</li></ul><p><strong>*not exact equivalent, selectivity may differ</strong></p>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-1XT SimDist GC Columns

Zebron ZB-1XT SimDist columns deliver outstanding reproducibility and up to 70% higher efficiency thanks to Glass Infusion™ technology—ensuring sharper peaks, accurate high-temperature SimDist, and long column lifetime.

<h4><strong>Consistent, Reliable Results for Simulated Distillation</strong></h4><ul><li>Glass Infusion™ technology for higher efficiency and greater column-to-column reproducibility</li><li>Individual QC testing for every column</li><li>Up to 70 % higher efficiency than other columns</li><li>Increased accuracy for high temperature simulated distillation</li></ul><p>Want a flexible fused-silica alternative for SimDist testing? See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/1563"><strong>ZB-1HT-Inferno</strong></a></p><h5><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h5><ul><li>ASTM Methods (D2887, D2887X, D3710, D6352, D7169), Crude Oil, Gasoline Fractions, Petroleum Distillates, Petroleum Fractions, Simulated Distillation, Vacuum Distillates</li></ul><h5><strong>Upgrade to Zebron from any 100 % dimethylpolysiloxane phase:</strong></h5><p><strong>Agilent®&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>DB®-1</li><li>DB-HT SimDis</li><li>DB-PS1</li><li>DB-PS2887</li><li>CP-SimDist</li><li>CP-SimDist UltiMetal</li></ul><p><strong>Restek®</strong></p><ul><li>Rtx®-1</li><li>Rxi®-1HT</li><li>MXT®-1HT SimDist</li></ul><p><strong>SGE®</strong></p><ul><li>BP1</li><li>BPX1-SimD</li></ul><h3><strong>Sharper Peak Shape and Better Efficiency through Uniform Glass Infusion™ Coating Technology</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Sharper Peaks and Higher Efficiency:</strong><ul><li>Glass Infusion Technology Provides &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Uniform Coating and Minimizes</li><li>Unwanted Activity.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Consistency and Reliability:</strong><ul><li>Zebron Columns are INDIVIDUALLY</li><li>Tested for Better Reproducibility and</li><li>Overall Performance.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Higher Efficiency:</strong><ul><li>Up to 70 % Higher Column Efficiency.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Long Lifetime and Better Results:</strong><ul><li>Improved Resolution of C50/C52 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Hour after Hour.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Guaranteed:</strong><ul><li>100 % Risk-Free</li></ul></li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_1_XT_Sim_Dist_GC_Columns_dd3e7f0c32.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-1XT SimDist GC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_1_XT_Sim_Dist_GC_Columns_dd3e7f0c32.jpg 146w," sizes="100vw" width="677" height="722"></p><h3><strong>Improved Recovery and Peak Shape</strong></h3><h4><strong>The Benefits of Glass Infusion™ Technology</strong></h4><p>The Zebron ZB-1XT SimDist metal columns employ a new proprietary bonding called Glass Infusion Technology. The Glass Infusion technology starts by depositing a very uniform layer of glass that completely covers the internal metal surfaces of the column. The result is a uniform coating throughout the column.</p><h5><strong>Glass Enclosed</strong></h5><ul><li>Uniform Glass Infusion ensures adequate covering of exposed metal to promote better recovery and peak shape.</li><li>Each Zebron ZB-1XT is individually tested to confirm and ensure excellent reproducibility.</li><li>The uniform glass coating provides a consistent foundation for stationary phase bonding, thus promoting better over-all efficiency and resolution.</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Glass_Enclosed_b434ad6540.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Glass Enclosed" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Glass_Enclosed_b434ad6540.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="709" height="232"></p><h5><strong>Exposed Metal</strong></h5><ul><li>Non-glass infused with exposed metal can cause tailing peaks and sample adsorption.</li><li>Some manufacturers batch test their columns, leading to poor column-to-column reproducibility.</li><li>These exposed surfaces result in abnormal bonding of the stationary phase which affects chromatographic performance, decreases efficiencies, and inconsistent performance between columns.</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Exposed_Metal_00e4466d96.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Exposed Metal" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Exposed_Metal_00e4466d96.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="706" height="237"></p>

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