Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.,
the world leader in serving science, today announced that its can be coupled with the Thermo
Scientific XSERIES 2 ICP-Q-MS to create a proven IC-ICP-MS method for detecting
trace elements, including levels of organic and inorganic arsenic in apple
juice. A
Consumer Reports investigation recently revealed elevated
levels of arsenic in juice samples.
Thermo Fisher's highly sensitive
and selective equipment can distinguish between both inorganic and organic
types of arsenic. The distinction is important, as inorganic forms of arsenic
are highly toxic whereas organic forms are not. Arsenic is a
naturally-occurring element that is sometimes found in drinking water and fruit
juices, entering during agricultural and industrial processes. Because typical
levels of total arsenic found in apple juice are lower than the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) drinking water maximum contaminant level,
apple juice is generally considered safe and is currently not regulated.
"Thermo Fisher has developed a
highly sensitive and specific method for analyzing arsenic levels in
apple juice," said John W. Plohetski, vice president and general manager, ion
chromatography/sample preparation business unit at Thermo Fisher. "The ability
to distinguish between organic and inorganic forms of arsenic is critical, and
our equipment is sensitive enough to capture that data accurately and
reliably."
To demonstrate the capabilities
of the combined Dionex ICS-5000 and Thermo Scientific XSERIES 2, Thermo Fisher
tested four apple juice brands purchased from a local supermarket. Using the
Dionex IC system for chromatographic separations and the XSERIES 2 mass
spectrometer for identification, researchers developed a highly sensitive,
routine IC-ICP-MS method for determining trace metal species, including arsenic.
The method can be used in the analysis of different juices after a simple
10-fold dilution.
About
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world
leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the
world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of nearly $11 billion, we
have approximately 37,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical
and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities,
research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and
process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through
two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, which offer a
unique combination of continuous technology development and the most convenient
purchasing options. Our products and services help accelerate the pace of
scientific discovery, and solve analytical challenges ranging from complex
research to routine testing to field applications. Visit
www.thermofisher.com.
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