Knowledge Base

Learn more about the power of trace gas analysis using SIFT-MS. Download our latest brochures, application notes and white papers or watch an application-focused video. Questions? Contact us!

Application Note

Comprehensive, High-Throughput Analysis of Emissions from Automotive Cabin Components, Using SIFT-MS

SIFT-MS provides an ideal instrument for certifying conformance of every batch of automotive product across diverse compound classes, including aldehydes, phthalates, aromatics, chlorinated organics, and organotin compounds. SIFT-MS eliminates expensive sampling consumables, minimizes sample preparation prior to analysis, and facilitates rapid feedback on product quality.

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Application Note

Rapid, On-Site Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) Testing, Using SIFT-MS

The ease of use, sensitivity, selectivity, and high-throughput capabilities of SIFT-MS provide simple, reliable, and economic analysis of vehicle interior air quality on the production line and in the parking lot.  Learn more about how SIFT-MS revolutionizes VIAQ testing within the automotive industry.

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Application Note

Rapid Evaluation of Olive Oil Oxidative Status, Using SIFT-MS

Determination of oxidative status of olive oils is an important component of assigning quality labels, such as extra virgin, but sample throughput is an issue for conventional sensory and instrumental test methods. This application note describes a simple, rapid, and highly sensitive test for determining the degree of oxidation of olive oil based on SIFT-MS.

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Application Note

Process-Line Monitoring of Coffee Aroma, Using SIFT-MS

Generation of a consistent flavor profile from each coffee roast requires a high degree of skill due to natural variations in beans and the dynamic nature of flavor formation during roasting. Applying SIFT-MS for real-time analysis of volatile compounds during coffee roasting has potential to support production of consistent quality coffee.

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Application Note

Rapid Classification of Beef Aroma Quality Using SIFT-MS

Aroma is an important characteristic in the acceptance of beef by consumers, and preference is often culturally dependent. Traditional grading of aroma quality has been carried out using sensory analysis of very limited numbers of samples, due to the cost of sensory analysis and the lack of appropriate technologies to replace the human olfactory system.

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Application Note

Headspace Analysis of Italian And New Zealand Parmesan Cheeses

In this application note, SIFT-MS was used to compare four New Zealand cheeses marketed as “parmesan” with four Italian Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano cheeses. A total of 38 volatile compounds in the cheese headspace were monitored with headspace concentrations varying between single digit parts per billion (ppb) to tens of parts per million (ppm). When the results were subjected to multivariate statistical analysis, a clear discrimination was found between the New Zealand “parmesan” and Italian cheeses.

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Brochure

Mobile Analysis Solution

Our Mobile Analysis Solution takes rapid, accurate volatile organic compound (VOC) analysis out of the laboratory and allows it to be deployed at multiple sites.  By taking our latest VOC analysis technology and making it vehicle based, Syft provides the ideal mobile solution for contract analysis services or anyone needing rapid sample analysis at multiple locations.

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Webinar

Optimize Environmental Monitoring Using Direct Mass Spectrometry

This webinar introduces environmental applications of SIFT-MS ranging from real-time ambient air monitoring to high-throughput soil and water analysis.  Learn how diverse VOCs (such as benzene and formaldehyde) and inorganic gases (such as sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide) are detected in a single, simple analysis.

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Application Note

Rapid Analysis of BTEX in Soil Using Methanolic Extraction

Combining direct analysis using selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry (SIFT-MS) and automated sample preparation, determination of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and the xylenes (BTEX) in soil via methanolic extraction is simplified and accelerated. This application note provides an initial validation of the automated SIFT-MS method and demonstrates that the sample throughput achievable with SIFT-MS is at least two-fold higher than gas chromatography (GC).

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Application Note

Rapid Analysis of BTEX in Water using Automated SIFT-MS

Selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry (SIFT-MS) combined with GERSTEL automation greatly simplifies analysis of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and the xylenes (BTEX) in water. This application note demonstrates the linearity, repeatability and sensitivity achievable with automated SIFT-MS. Automated static headspace (SH)-SIFT-MS provides sample throughputs at least three-fold higher than traditional purge-and-trap-gas chromatography methods.

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Webinar

Routine Analysis 4: Direct MS Simplifies Analysis of Challenging Compounds

This webinar focuses on case studies that demonstrate simple analysis of chromatographically challenging compounds. Formaldehyde receives special attention, as it is important across a wide range of industries (from environmental to pharmaceutical testing). The formaldehyde case study also includes validation of an unconventional analytical method in compliance with ICH Q2(R1) guidelines for regulatory submission.

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Webinar

Routine Analysis 2: Routine Lab Procedures Are Easy to Apply to Direct MS

Learn how you can adopt direct mass spectrometry in your routine analysis workflow.  Adaptation of routine procedures and techniques to automated SIFT-MS will be illustrated with case studies applicable to environmental, consumer product and biomedical laboratory testing. In particular, a head-to-head comparison of GC/MS and SIFT-MS for headspace analysis of volatiles in blood plasma will be described.

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