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Inorganic Ventures makes packaging more sustainable

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A step towards sustainability: IV changes packaging!

Did you know that Inorganic Ventures packed nearly 150,000 bottles by 2022? As part of their commitment to continuous improvement, we have introduced a new process to increase efficiency and be more environmentally conscious.
From 1 September 2023, bottles will no longer be sealed with plastic thermal tape on each cap.

In the past, adding thermally sealed seals was a good way to prove adulteration, but since the introduction of Transpiration Control Technology (TCT) many years ago, this process has become redundant.

The heat-resistant tape does not add any additional protection to the solution. The caps are tightened with an ISO 17025-calibrated torque spanner that ensures the solution is completely sealed and leak-proof during transport. TCT adds an extra layer of protection and thus manipulation prevention.

Remember, the best thing about TCT is that CRMs retain their scientific integrity for up to five years after the production date. The product may be stored in the TCT bag for up to four years and then for up to one year after the product is removed from the packaging.

This change will be applied to all lots manufactured after 1 September 2023. Rest assured, this change will not affect the integrity or quality of our products. As always, IV’s products come with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

If you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to contact our team.

Custom Inorganic Standards 5 years Shelf Life

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Custom Multi Element inorganic standards now have a certified shelf life of up to 5 years through Transpiration Control Technology (TCT) from Inorganic Ventures. With TCT, concerns about storage and transport conditions of standards are eliminated. This saves the lab money and simplifies research by eliminating the need to constantly monitor stock levels and reorder CRMs.

Last year Inorganic Ventures already introduced the TCT technology for inorganic Stock standards. So now this technology is also available for inorganic Custom standards.

Thanks to TCT, your custom standard can always be in stock.

Background

Last year Inorganic Ventures already introduced the TCT technology for inorganic Stock standards. So now this technology is also available for inorganic Custom standards.

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Transpiration refers to the wall of bottle allowing water vapor to pass through and/or through evaporation from the closed bottle opening. It leads to increase in the concentration of the CRM/RM.

Transpiration Control Technology extends the shelf life of the product. Inorganic Ventures uses a specially aluminized bag that prevents an increase in concentration until the bag is opened. The sealed TCT bag stops the loss of water vapor from the bottle when equilibrium is reached in the bag. So it is the same high quality product as you have come to expect from them, but even more improved.

To explain the problem and the technology of the solution, Inorganic Ventures has developed a series of animations explaining the frustrations surrounding perspiration. This series is by chemists for chemists.

The latest animation is called “I’m just a Custom Standard“:

to page CRM calibration standards from Inorganic Ventures

Shelf life standards up to five years

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Inorganic Ventures standards have always had a shelf life of one year. With the application of Transpiration Control Technology (TCT), you can now store standards for ICP-OES, ICP-MS and AAS for up to 5 years without any change in concentration. This period starts from the production of the batch, not from delivery.

Inorganic Ventures supplies standards that usually have a shelf life of two years upon arrival. We cannot always guarantee this, but we do always give you the assurance of at least one year.

For custom standards, we guarantee a shelf life of five years. These are, of course, tailor-made for you.

Background: what is transpiration?

Transpiration refers to the bottle wall allowing water vapour to pass through and/or evaporation from the closed bottle opening. This leads to an increase in the concentration of the CRM/RM.

The solution

Transpiration Control Technology extends the shelf life of the product.Inorganic Ventures TCT zakken Inorganic Ventures uses a special aluminised bag that prevents an increase in concentration until the bag is opened. The sealed TCT bag stops the loss of water vapour from the bottle once equilibrium is reached in the bag. This means you receive the same high-quality product, but with a longer shelf life and greater certainty. This improvement comes at no extra cost to you. Our conditional warranty remains unchanged.

What does this mean for you?

You will receive the standards in a TCT bag. They remain certified for up to 5 years in the sealed bag. Once you open the bag, they have a shelf life of one year. Therefore, keep the bag closed until you are ready to use the product. The packaging clearly states the date until which you can use the standard.

You can find the full explanation on the Inorganic Ventures website.

Calibration standards on this website