FORENSIC TESTING
MIRA XTR DS handheld Forensic toxicology screening application Raman spectrometer Metrohm launches military-grade system for fast identification of unknowns in the field Toxic chemicals hit upon during Sensitive Site Explorations (SSEs), Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) or powerful synthetic opioids (e.g. fentanyl) can be lethal threats to the lives of first responders and military personnel. Such threats can be reduced with MIRA XTR DS, the latest handheld Raman identification system from Metrohm. MIRA XTR DS can identify more than 20.000 of unknowns in the field and is the most compact handheld Raman spectrometer on the market, with the capability to deal with substances emitting fluorescence. A powerful laboratory in the palm of your hand The standard solution to deal with samples emitting fluorescence is a 1064 nm laser, which is used by most manufacturers of handheld Raman identification systems. MIRA XTR DS, on the other hand, combines the smaller size, higher resolution and lower power consumption of a 785 nm laser with revolutionary machine learning to extract a Raman signal even from fluorescent samples. The benefits are considerable: • Low power 785 nm laser allows interrogation of sensitive samples without the risk of igniting/destroying them • Low power 785 nm laser allows for a compact, pocket-sized design, enabling true single-handed operation • Lower power consumption than 1064
devices means longer battery life for extended field use. A forensic chemist to consult - anytime and anywhere Fully automated, guided workflows make MIRA XTR DS easy to use - from sampling unknowns to clear, coded results. MIRA XTR DS can be interfaced with the HazMaster G3 App to instantly provide actionable intelligence. METROHM SA (PTY) LTD Tel: (011) 656 1918 CPT: (021) 852 0213 DBN: (031) 265 0067 Fax: (011) 656 2698 076 643 7113 info@metrohm.co.za www.metrohm.co.za
Ergonomic, easy-to-use TacticID Mobile helps identify threats on the spot The TacticID® Mobile 1064-nm Raman from BW TEK has an ergonomic design with a large touchscreen and display for even greater ease of use in identifying a range of samples, including impure, coloured street samples. It has a targeted library for rapid, actionable identification of pure and mixture samples in less than a minute. Reports, including threat level and sample photos, can be easily generated and shared on a USB drive, or stored in a secure data management system. Relevant sample information inputs by the user, together with the three photos, give sample traceability that is vital for prosecution cases. The system is designed for point-of-need identification with a rugged IP68 design. Interchangeable sample adaptors give the flexibility to measure samples as they are, or in translucent packaging, bottles and disposable vials. METROHM SA (PTY) LTD
Forensic analysis is a unique application in sciences. Its practice and presentation must meet the needs of both the scientific and the legal communities. Get the critical data you need with Waters’ powerful forensic solutions portfolio, including industry-leading liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, informatics, chemistries, and comprehensive support. The Waters Forensic Toxicology Screening Application solution with UNIFI, which incorporates the Acquity UPLC-I Class system and Xevo G2-XS QTof (Time-of-flight) mass spectrometer system, brings the power and versatility of high-resolution mass spectrometry to the routine forensic toxicology laboratory. The UNFI solution succeeds in delivering the sensitivity, reproducibility, and ease-of-use necessary to perform broad screening techniques on complex biological samples to identify drugs of abuse and other toxicants. The user will be able to reliably report the presence or absence of toxicological compounds of interest, easily streamline workflows, and increase the speed of analysis for complex matrices using the scientific library functionality and flexible reporting templates. Ready-to-go proven analytical methods, combined with easy-to-use UNIFI targeted and
non-targeted screening workflows, means that you will not have to spend valuable time developing and optimising chromatography and mass spectrometry methods or trying to analyse complex data. The Waters Forensic Toxicology Screening Application Solution with UNIFI does this for you. MICROSEP (PTY) LTD Louis van Huyssteen Tel: (011) 553 2300 Fax: (011) 553 2400 louis.vanhuyssteen@microsep.co.za www.microsep.co.za
Misa portable food analysis system Application Notes describe detection of food adulterants and pesticide residues at the point of sampling Misa (Metrohm Instant SERS Analyser) is a new, portable instrument for rapid, presumptive testing of foodstuffs at the point of sampling. Smaller than a shoebox, this new solution can be taken anywhere and gives public authorities and retailers the possibility to check all kinds of foodstuffs for notorious adulterants, residues of banned, highly toxic pesticides and herbicides, or even illegal growth hormones in a few seconds. It is operated by a simple app and can be used by anyone with only a minimum of sample preparation required. Several free Application Notes prove the validity of the Misa system. Economically Motivated Adulteration (EMA) of food is a costly problem harming people all over the world. Notorious suspects are: • Industrial dyes used in brightly coloured candies • Pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables
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Illicit pharmaceuticals used to mimic traditional herbal medicines Illegal growth hormones in meat
Metrohm is pleased to present a range of free applications to detect artificial colourants, residues of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides that are banned by many public authorities due to their suspected carcinogenic nature. Rapid presumptive testing for food adulterants - at the point of sampling or in the laboratory. METROHM SA (PTY) LTD Tel: (011) 656 1918 CPT: (021) 852 0213 DBN: (031) 265 0067 Fax: (011) 656 2698 076 643 7113 info@metrohm.co.za www.metrohm.co.za
Tel: (011) 656 1918 CPT: (021) 852 0213 DBN: (031) 265 0067 Fax: (011) 656 2698 076 643 7113 info@metrohm.co.za www.metrohm.co.za
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