SpeedExtractor Applications

High pressure extraction is used for a wide range of applications in environmental analysis. Recognition by the US EPA method SW-846 3545 reflects the excellent results in comparison to classic Soxhlet extraction. The following analytes are particularly suitable: PAH, BNA, PCB, dioxins and furanes, TPH, pesticides and many more.

Along with the determination of fat in foodstuffs, high pressure extraction is recognised by European and Asian countries for the determination of pesticide, dioxin or furane residues and flavourings. The E-914 is particularly suitable for these applications, as the low detection limits often require large sample sizes (80 – 120 ml).

The classic extraction of polymers requires very long extraction times (12 – 24 hrs.) and large amounts of solvent. The SpeedExtractor is the ideal solution for the quality control of batch processes, as the extracts for an entire batch are available in a very short time. The method is particularly suitable for the extraction of softeners or additives, and also for the characterisation of polymer structures.

The wide pressure and temperature range and the ability to make up solvent mixtures as required are particularly advantageous especially for the identification of actives in pharmaceutical products or for natural product extraction, as the extraction can be performed gently and quickly. Typical applications are quality control of actives in natural products or pharmaceutical products or research on new actives in plant materials.