Intertek ASG Laboratory, Manchester, UK > Elemental Trace Analysis

Trace and Elemental Analysis

The Intertek ASG Laboratory is highly experienced in trace metals and other elemental analysis. In addition to excellent instrumentation, there is a wealth of experience in application to a diverse range of sample and matrix types. The instruments are qualified to GLP and GMP/cGMP standards allowing Intertek ASG data to be used in regulatory submissions and in the quality control of pharmaceuticals, herbal and medicinal products and foods.

Atomic Spectroscopic Capabilities and Services Include:

ICP-AES / ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Flame (FAAS / AES) instrumentation qualified to GMP standards
First rate method development capability across diverse product types (fine / specialty chemicals, environmental materials)
Extensive experience of method validation to ICH and FDA guidelines for pharmaceutical products
Capability in trace heavy metals determination for clinical and non-clinical medicinal products and foods
Elemental analysis in biological materials, including GLP and GMP studies
Problem solving / troubleshooting in early phase research projects
Semi quantitative analysis and fingerprinting
Cost effective high throughput capability for routine applications

Elemental Microanalysis - CHN, CHNS

Analytical services for the determination of elemental composition in milligram amounts of sample. Intertek ASG provides a comprehensive elemental analysis assay service for the determination of the elemental composition of organic and organometallic compounds. The standard assays available are as follows:

Analyte	Method	Detection Limit	Sample Size
Carbon Hydrogen Nitrogen Sulphur	Elemental Analyser	0.1%	1-2 mg / test
Fluorine	Schöniger Flask ISE	0.1%	30 mg / test
Chlorine Bromine Iodine	Schöniger Flask Titration	Variable	30 mg / test
Metals	ICP	0.1%	50 mg / test
Total Halogens and Nitrogen	Trace Analyser (Tox100)	< 50ppm	up to 30 mg / test

The detection limits listed above are for standard assays. Much lower levels can be measured on request. The detection limits for chlorine, bromine and iodine are dependent on the analysis method used - please contact us for more details.

Turnaround

The standard turnaround time for CHNS analysis is 3-5 working days. Other analytes have a turnaround time of 10 working days. For faster turnaround on CHNS analysis, Intertek ASG offers an elemental analysis rapid response service.