Ruud Cuyvers, a leading expert at Nelson Labs, shares: “Several years ago, we introduced Orbitrap technology at Nelson Labs to establish a future proof screening method for non-volatile compounds. This, among other things, resulted in the creation of the Nelson Labs Unique Screener Database, an extensive database containing relevant compounds for the Extractables & Leachables industry. Recently, we decided to upgrade this method without compromising its foundational principles. The new Thermo Fisher Scientific Orbitrap Exploris™ 120 system allows us to integrate tandem mass spectrometric functionality. Combined with a custom differential screening workflow using Compound Discoverer, this enables us to screen for compounds with greater confidence at even lower concentration levels. The dual-LC also optimizes MS-uptime and maximizes throughput by eliminating the necessary blanks between samples.”

In addition to more operational convenience for our lab staff, this addition of new instruments also provides our clients with an even higher degree of certainty in their reports at the desired thresholds.