CHICAGO, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Polymer Laboratories Ltd., a part of Varian, Inc. announced today six new products at PITTCON(R) 2007. Booth #4232
At PITTCON 2007, Varian, Inc. and Polymer Laboratories Ltd. highlight the following products:
-- Cirrus(TM) GPC Software is an integrated, scaleable solution for GPC/SEC (gel permeation chromatography/size exclusion chromatography) for users of Galaxie(TM) Software. Cirrus GPC Software is specifically designed for GPC/SEC and polymer characterization applications, and integrates as a plug-in module for Varian’s Galaxie Software. A wide range of GPC Column Calibration and Calculation options are provided, for the most accurate and reliable GPC. -- PL aquagel-OH 10 and PL aquagel-OH 20 5 micron columns are designed for the analysis of low molecular weight aqueous polymers, oligomers and other low molecular weight materials (exclusion limits of 20,000 g/mol and 6,000 g/mol respectively). The PL aquagel-OH range of columns is specifically designed for the analysis of water soluble polymers by size exclusion chromatography (SEC). Based on a macroporous gel with a highly hydrophilic surface, PL aquagel-OH materials combine high performance with the pH stability and structural integrity of polymeric column packings. -- High specification Varian Load & Lock(TM) columns packed with PLRP-S media from Polymer Laboratories provide an applications solution for prep/process chromatography of pharmaceutical compounds, peptides and natural products. This hardware and media combination can be scaled from 1 in. ID (2.5 cm) laboratory prep through to 24 in. ID (60 cm) ID process scale with the same technologies. The chemically stable PLRP-S media and unique fluid distribution plate in the Load & Lock column hardware from Varian delivers exceptional separation efficiency, with minimal band broadening and enhanced sample load capabilities. The combination of Load & Lock and PLRP-S, with its range of pore sizes optimized for maximum capacity for small molecules and biological macromolecules, permits more sample to be purified per cycle. -- Varian Polymer Laboratories’ new medium polarity gel permeation chromatography/size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) column is designed for use in polar solvents such as dimethyl formamide, dimethyl sulfoxide and also solvent combinations such as tetrahydrofuran with water. These eluents are useful in GPC/SEC when analyzing highly polar materials which are difficult to analyze in traditional SEC solvents, such as tetrahydrofuran. Examples of these materials include polar resins, modified polysaccharides and similar complex polar polymers. The new Polar(TM) column is capable of operation in a wide range of solvents and solvent combinations, greatly enhancing the ability to analyze polar polymers that aren’t necessarily water soluble. In the form of a ‘mixed bed’ column, this PL Polar column has a linear calibration curve and wide operating range for maximum applicability. -- Two new Polystyrene GPC/SEC (gel permeation chromatography/size exclusion chromatography) calibration kits are available as part of the PL Polymer Standards product range for accurate, reliable GPC column calibration. The S-L2-10 Calibration Kit is targeted to oligomeric and low molecular weight samples < 4,500 Daltons. The EasiVial(TM) PS-M Kit is designed for the analysis of resins and condensation polymers. EasiVial pre-prepared kits contain mixtures of accurately pre-weighed polymer standards that provide time savings in GPC column calibration. All polymer calibrants from Varian Polymer Laboratories are manufactured strictly in accordance with the ISO 9001:2000 quality system and are fully characterized. -- The VariPep(TM) Peptide Solution is designed for the cost-effective synthesis, analysis and purification of synthetic peptides. It comprises resins for synthesis, a single column answer for HPLC analysis and purification, and an SPE-type media for the removal of ion pairing agent residues during the peptide production process. This portfolio of products enables the management of high volume peptide production, from the microgram to gram scale. The VariPep Peptide Solution for synthetic peptide production offers proven, reliable technologies in a simplified format and requires no capital equipment.
Varian, Inc. is a leading worldwide supplier of scientific instruments and vacuum technologies for life science and industrial applications. The company provides complete solutions, including instruments, vacuum components, laboratory consumable supplies, software, training and support through its global distribution and support systems. Varian, Inc. employs approximately 3,700 people and operates manufacturing facilities in 13 locations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Varian, Inc. had fiscal year 2006 sales of $835 million, and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol, “VARI”. Further information is available on the company’s Web site: http://www.varianinc.com.
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