Physicochemical Standards

Reagecon’s Total Base Number (TBN) Titration Solvent 2:1 Chlorobenzene and Glacial Acetic Acid for ASTM D2896 is used by dissolving the sample in this solution and titrating potentiometrically with a solution of perchloric acid in glacial acetic acid. The test method is used for both new and used petroleum products that may contain basic constituents that may be present as additives. The test may also be used as a measure of lubricant degradation, but any condemning limits based on the test must be established on an individual basis.

Reagecon's Refractive Index Standards (Stabilised Sucrose) 1.4308 nD at 20°C is a high quality product, with an extended shelf life to be used either as a calibrant or analytical control material for use in Refractive Index based methods for Refractive Index determination. This product can be used on any make or model of refractometer. The product is tested using a state of the art refractometer, manufactured gravimetrically and is traceable. Reagecon holds ISO 17025 accreditation for the test method used to certify this product. - Reagecon holds ISO 17025 accreditation (A2LA Ref: 6739.03) for testing Refractive Index (Brix standards) using refractometry. This product has an uncertainty of measurement of ± 0.00014 nD units. It is stable for one year; either opened or unopened and is presented in a convenient 15ml dropper bottle. The product is prepared gravimetrically on a weight/weight basis. Both solute and solvent are weighed on a balance calibrated by OIML traceable weights. Reagecon holds ISO 17025 accreditation (A2LA Ref: 6739.02) for calibration of laboratory balances. - High accuracy (± 0.00014 nD units) - Tested using a state of the art Refractometer

This Reagecon's 468 mV (± 5mV) Standard acts as a Control or Reference Material. This is because Redox Oxidation/Reduction (ORP) is an absolute measurement and the sensing electrode does not require calibration. This Standard verifies the functionality of the sensing and reference electrode; the analysts technique; environmental conditions and the operation of the measuring meter. The value of 468 mV quoted refers to the potentials of the platinum electrode v Ag/AgCl reference electrode. - Reagecon produces a complete range of high-quality Redox Standards for the control; validation or qualification of Redox measurement. - Very high specification (± 5mV). - Manufactured to exacting specifications with an extended shelf life and stability; even after opening the bottle. - All products are tested with proven verifiable accuracy and fully budgeted uncertainty of measurement.

Reagecon's Potassium Acetate TS Solution according to United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) is specified for use in individual United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Monographs. It is tested by an ISO 17025 Accredited Test Method (A2LA Ref: 6739.03); is NIST traceable and has guaranteed stability throughout its entire shelf life; even after opening the bottle.

Reagecon's Hydrochloric Acid 0.5M (0.5N) Analytical Volumetric Solution (AVL) is tested by an ISO 17025 Accredited Test Method (A2LA Ref: 6739.03). This product is a fully factorised; high purity; stable product; developed and tested for acid/base titrations. This Analytical Volumetric Solution; also called titrant; standard titrant or standard solution; is tested to a specification of ± 0.1%. It is a reagent of known concentration; that is dispensed from a burette or other dispensing apparatus to a sample (analyte); until a reaction between the two liquids is judged to be complete. The product may be used for manual titrations; or more commonly automatic titrations; to determine the end points by detection of any of several properties. Acid/base titrations; also called neutralisation titrations; are used to determine either the amount of acid/base in a sample or the substance that can be converted to an acid/base. - Titration is a rapid, economical and versatile analytical tool. This Reagecon titrant is accurate, stable, reproducible and fully factorised. Titrations performed with this product, exhibit defined stoichiometry, are quantitative, establish an equilibrium that is definitive and fast and provide unambiguous results. Stability is proven (either opened or unopened) for the shelf life of this product.

Reagecon's Colour Reference Solution No.3 Yellowish Green is formulated as a reference solution for the examination of the degree of colouration of liquids in accordance with the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. This product is produced by combining Reagecon Primary Colour Solutions. - This Reference Colour Solution is a ready to use coloration standard presented in high quality, tamper evident bottles for use as a calibration and/or quality control standard. It is prepared by combining Reagecon Primary Colour Solutions. - Manufactured gravimetrically according to Chinese Pharmacopoeia guidelines. - Concentration verified using a high performance spectrophotometer.

Reagecon’s 45% Sucrose in Water (Brix) is a Certified Reference Material (CRM). The product is manufactured and certified in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17034 (A2LA Ref: 6739.01) and can be used on any make or model of refractometer. This product is used primarily either as a calibrant or analytical control solution in Refractive Index based methods of Brix value determinations; it can also be used to validate appropriate test methods or qualify a refractometer for use in a regulated industry. The product has a shelf life of 20 weeks; is manufactured in accordance with ICUMSA guidelines and is presented in a convenient high quality dropper bottle. - The product measurement uncertainty is computated on a batch to batch basis; but is guaranteed to never exceed ± 0.15 °Brix. ISO 17034 accreditation (A2LA Ref: 6739.01) requirements include raw material characterisation; homogeneity and stability studies; assignment of certified values as well as packaging and documentation control. This product is certified gravimetrically on a mass fraction basis. Both solute and solvent are weighed on balances calibrated by Reagecon’s engineers using OIML traceable weights. Reagecon holds ISO 17025 accreditation (A2LA Ref: 6739.02) for calibration of laboratory balances.

Reagecon’s pH 3.0 Citrate 0.25M Buffer Solution is specified for use in individual European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Monographs. It is tested by an ISO 17025 Accredited Test Method (A2LA Ref: 6739.03) and NIST traceable; has guaranteed stability throughout its entire shelf life; even after opening the bottle.

Reagecon's Concentrate to make Ammonium (NH4) 1ppm Standard Solution is used in the preparation of other reagents and as specified in individual monographs. This product is manufactured gravimetrically using the mass balance approach: 100% less the sum of all impurities (w/w). Prior to bottling; the final product is tested and verified using ICP-MS and is reported using the gravimetric result; corrected for density to a specification of ± 0.2%. Reagecon hold ISO 17025 accreditation (A2LA Ref: 6739.02) for calibration of laboratory balances. - This product is produced in a highly controlled cleanroom (ISO 7) environment, using ultra-pure water (specially treated for the production of mass spectroscopy standards). The titrimetry and spectroscopy are controlled and calibrated using separate standards, so the product comes with two layers of traceability including NIST Standards where available. All of the uncertainties of measurement for this product are calculated according to Eurachem/CITAC guidelines and reported as expanded uncertainties at the 95% confidence level.

This Reagecon Density Standard Premium Range 1.5799 g/mL at 20°C is manufactured and tested in accordance with ASTM D1480-12 for testing of density or relative density (specific and API gravity). It is tested by Bingham Pycnometry and can be used as a calibration or control standard for density measurement by pycnometer, vibrational, or hydrometer (specific gravity) based techniques. - The Test Method used by Reagecon for testing density standards using Bingham Pycnometers is accredited to ISO 17025 (A2LA Ref: 6739.03). The product is prepared gravimetrically on a weight/weight basis. Both solute and solvent are weighed on a balance calibrated by OIML traceable weights. Reagecon holds ISO 17025 Accreditation for calibration of laboratory balances (A2LA Ref: 6739.02). The density of the product is established and tested using high performance calibrated reference pycnometers. - High accuracy (± 0.00077 g/ml) - Tested using a fundamental measurement technique (Bingham Pycnometer)

Reagecon's Tantalum Standard for ICP; ICP-MS 1000 µg/mL (1000 ppm) in 1% Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) and 5% Nitric Acid (HNO₃) for ICP or ICP-MS is manufactured from ultra-pure metal (99.999%). This product is manufactured gravimetrically using the mass balance approach: 100% less the sum of all impurities (w/w). Prior to bottling; the final product is tested and verified using ICP-MS and is reported using the gravimetric result; corrected for density. To a specification of ± 0.2%. The results are reported in mg/kg and mg/L on the basis of weight and density. Reagecon hold ISO 17025 accreditation (A2LA Ref: 6739.02) for calibration of laboratory balances. - GHS/OSHA compliant, REACH - This product is produced in a highly controlled cleanroom (ISO 7) environment, using ultra-pure water (specially treated for the production of mass spectroscopy standards), triple distilled acids and triple leached pre-cleaned bottles. The titrimetry and spectroscopy are controlled and calibrated using separate standards, so the product comes with two layers of traceability including NIST Standards, where available. All of the uncertainties of measurement for this product are calculated according to Eurachem/CITAC guidelines and reported as expanded uncertainties at the 95% confidence level.

Reagecon Carbon Dioxide Free Water is a high purity stable product developed and tested for European Pharmacopoeia (EP) applications.  These include the preparation of other reagents (4.1.1) and used as a reagent in the performance of tests outlined in several EP monographs. - This Reagecon EP reagent is accurate, stable and reproducible. Stability is proven (either opened or unopened) for the shelf life of this product.

Reagecon’s pH 6.0 Phosphate Buffer Solution is specified for use in individual European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Monographs. It is tested by an ISO 17025 Accredited Test Method (A2LA Ref: 6739.03) and NIST traceable; has guaranteed stability throughout its entire shelf life; even after opening the bottle. - NIST traceable

Reagecon's Spectrophotometry Bandwidth Standard Blank (Ph.Eur) Ratio of 268.7nm Peak to 266.8nm Trough produces a series of peaks and troughs over a very narrow change of wavelength. It enables a plot to be plotted that displays a maximum trough at an absorbance of 0.15A.

Reagecon’s pH Buffer Solution at 25°C is tested by our ISO 17025 Accredited Test Method (A2LA Ref: 6739.03) and NIST traceable.

Reagecon's Mercuric (II) Nitrate 0.025M (0.05N) Analytical Volumetric Solution (AVL) is a fully factorised, high purity, stable product, developed and tested for titrations. This Analytical Volumetric Solution, also called titrant, standard titrant or standard solution, is tested to a specification of ± 0.1%. It is a reagent of known concentration, that is dispensed from a burette or other dispensing apparatus to a sample (analyte), until a reaction between the two liquids is judged to be complete. The product may be used for manual titrations, or more commonly automatic titrations, to determine the end points by detection of any of several properties. - Titration is a rapid, economical and versatile analytical tool. This Reagecon AVL is accurate, stable, reproducible and fully factorised. Titrations performed with this product, exhibit defined stoichiometry, are quantitative, establish an equilibrium that is definitive and fast and provide unambiguous results. Stability is proven (either opened or unopened) for the shelf life of this product.

Reagecon's Sodium 120mmol/l and Potassium 80mmol/l Standard for Flame Photometry is manufactured from ultra-pure salts. Prior to bottling; the final product is tested and verified using ICP-MS and is reported using the gravimetric result; to a specification of ± 0.2% for each cation. The results are reported in mg/L on the basis of weight. Reagecon hold ISO 17025 accreditation (A2LA Ref: 6739.02) for calibration of laboratory balances. - GHS/OSHA compliant, REACH - This product is produced in a highly controlled cleanroom (ISO 7) environment, using ultra-pure water (specially treated for the production of mass spectroscopy standards). The titrimetry and spectroscopy are controlled and calibrated using separate standards, so the product comes with two layers of traceability including NIST Standards where available. All of the uncertainties of measurement for this product are calculated according to Eurachem/CITAC guidelines and reported as expanded uncertainties at the 95% confidence level.