Category: miniLC App Notes

Folic Acid Analysis on the Lucidity LC-UV

Folic Acid, Folate, or Vitamin B9 is a key vitamin used by the human body to generate new healthy red blood cells, form DNA and RNA, and break down a certain amino acid, homocysteine, that can be harmful in high amounts.  The need for Folic Acid is especially important during pregnancy, which is why there…
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BZK / BAC in hand soaps and body washes

It only seems appropriate during cold and flu season that we do something on soaps and hand sanitizers, and interestingly enough, we have some customers who are analyzing exactly that.  One of the active ingredients our customers are looking for is BZK (Benzalkonium chloride), also known as BAC, BKC, and BAK.  BZK is an antimicrobial…
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Lucidity LC-UV and RI Together

  Like most people, when the new year comes around I always make a resolution to eat healthy and lose some weight. This year I decided to cut back on the amount of sugar I eat on a daily basis. Sugar is a major additive in foods and beverages. The American Heart Association recommends that…
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LC-UV App Note – Analysis of Catechins in Tea

Introduction Catechins and epicatechins are polyphenolic phytochemicals that are found in high concentrations in foods such as grapes, apricots, red wine, and cocoa. Studies have found that increased catechin intake in humans has an overall positive effect on health and may help prevent and treat some chronic diseases. One of the most commonly consumed beverages…
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LC-UV Method Note – Phenoxyacid Herbicides

Analysis of a Phenoxyacid Herbicides standard in the miniLC

LC-UV Method Note – Cannabinoids

Analysis of a Cannabinoids standard in the miniLC

LC-UV Method Note – Aldehydes/Ketones

Analysis of an Aldehydes/Ketones standard in the miniLC