Headspace Gases Test
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Price
$345 per analysis
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Turnaround time 12 - 15 Business Days
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Rush Available
Technical data sheet
Print- Method description
A needle is inserted into a package to extract a headspace sample. The samples are quantified for O2 and CO2. Nitrogen is calculated from the difference.
- Acceptable matrices
All plastic packaging
- Unacceptable matrices
Vacuum sealed packages, headspace gasses containing more than O2, CO2 and nitrogen
- Limit of quantitation
0.1%
- Equipment
Gas Chromatograph with Flame Ionization Detection
- Method reference
Mocon
- Reportable unit
%
- Sample size requirements
2 Packages
- Information required by submitter
Please supply estimates
- Additional information
This test analyzes for O2 and CO2 and Nitrogen by difference.
Common Headspace Gases Test Testing Questions
We make every effort to keep our methods and detection limits up to date according to the latest standards and qualifications. If you have any questions regarding the limit of detection/quantification or method references, please contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-245-5615.
Our standard turnaround time is 10 business days for most assays. There are some assays that require a longer turnaround time. We also offer a RUSH service that is half the time of the standard turnaround time of the assay at double the cost of the assay. A few assays that we provide cannot be rushed due to the nature of the test. Please check the specific assay you are interested in regarding the ability to RUSH the turnaround time.
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