COIM choose Precision for their Neptune GC
COIM is a global manufacturer of specialty chemicals, headquartered in Italy since 1962.
For more than 60 years, COIM has been an international leader in the production of polyester polyols, polyurethanes, and specialty resins for a wide range of end use applications.
We spoke with John Hendricks, an Applications Chemist with COIM Group in the US, to get an understanding of their work and the role their PEAK generators play.
Typically, what is the focus of your GC analysis - what sort of applications?
We manufacture polyurethane adhesives for the flexible package market with most of our business being for food packaging applications. We use the PEAK H2 generator for our GC. The GC is used to analyze residual solvents in packages to confirm they are safe for food, while also troubleshooting adhesive and ink issues in customer processes.
What PEAK Scientific generators do you have in your laboratory and what GC instruments do they supply?
We use the PEAK Precision H2 generator to power a specialty GC. The GC is made by an Italian company, NIRA, and the GC is a Neptune 803. This piece of equipment was designed to specifically analyze film and laminate samples for a broad range of residual solvents rapidly.
Is your generator used for carrier gas, detector gas or both?
We use Hydrogen as our carrier and FID gas source.
Are you using a GC method(s) for your analysis? If yes, which method(s)?
The method we use is internal and developed for specific target solvents.
What prompted you to choose a PEAK generator for GC and how long have you used it?
We have had our hydrogen generator for almost 5 years now. We needed a steady supply of hydrogen on the facility's second floor. A combination of cost-saving, safety, and ease of use led to the choice of a hydrogen generator. We chose Peak because of the brand name we knew was quality from personnel working previously with such generators.
What has been the key benefit of deploying PEAK generators for GC as opposed to your previous gas supply solution?
We got the generator when we got the GC, but with previous experience with gas cylinders, I can say we enjoy not needing to handle cylinders as well as running out mid-analysis. The ease of use is a huge benefit to us.
Have you ever had a site visit from a PEAK engineer in relation to your generator for GC, if so, could you describe your experience of this support?
After 5 years of continuous use and a problem with our water, we finally needed a new cell. We worked with someone on the phone to confirm our diagnostic and then the field engineer came out and was great. They were quick to get our unit back up and running and scheduled very quickly for a site visit.
Would you recommend PEAK Scientific generators to other laboratories? If yes, what would be your main reason for the recommendation?
I have known the PEAK name for some time now. through different labs I have worked with. I have always been pleased with their performance and would definitely recommend these units to others. The units make life so much easier and you definitely get your return on investment.
