Company Overview
MACHEREY-NAGEL GmbH & Co. KG, established in 1911 in Dueren, Germany, is a prominent manufacturer specializing in chemical and biomolecular analysis, particularly in water analysis and rapid tests. The company has expanded globally with branches in Switzerland, France, and the USA, offering a wide range of products including filtration, chromatography, and bioanalysis tools.
Product OfferingsThe catalog is divided into two main sections: tests by parameters and detailed information on each test and equipment. Key product lines include:
- VISOCOLOR®: Sensitive colorimetric and titrimetric tests.
- NANOCOLOR®: Photometric analysis systems with high accuracy.
- QUANTOFIX®: Semi-quantitative test strips for immediate use.
Application Areas
The tests are applicable in industries such as aquaculture, soil analysis, breweries, chemical industry, and metal processing. Parameters tested include alkalinity, aluminum, ammonium, BOD5, bromine, cadmium, calcium, and more.
Technical Support and Customer Service
MACHEREY-NAGEL provides extensive customer support through technical support and customer service teams, ensuring expertise and assistance throughout the product lifecycle.
Quality and Certifications
The company is ISO 9001 certified, emphasizing long-term customer relationships and product reliability, with a focus on quality products "Made in Germany."
Historical Timeline
Key milestones include the launch of the first rapid tests in 1959 and the introduction of the NANOCOLOR® photometric analysis system in 1976.
Water Analysis Parameters
The document provides an overview of parameters used in water analysis across industries such as food, pharmaceutical, and textile. Key parameters include phosphate, potassium, residual hardness, silica, silver, starch, sulfate, sulfide, sulfite, surfactants, thiocyanate, tin, TOC, total hardness, total nitrogen, TTC, turbidity, and zinc.
NANOCOLOR® Photometers
NANOCOLOR® photometers are versatile tools for water and wastewater analysis, suitable for urban and industrial wastewater, drinking water, process water, surface water, groundwater, and cooling and boiler feed water. Various models are available, each with specific features like wavelength accuracy and data memory.
NANOCOLOR® Heating Blocks
NANOCOLOR® heating blocks are essential for sample digestion in photometric analysis, offering features such as fast warm-up times and touch screen operation.
Analytical Quality Assurance
Internal quality control (IQC) is emphasized as crucial for ensuring accurate analytical results, with methods including multiple determinations and standard measurements.
Platforms for pH Determination
Test papers and strips provide a simple way to measure pH levels, with qualitative test papers, semi-quantitative test strips, colorimetric test kits, and titrimetric test kits available for various analyses.
Test Types- NANOCOLOR® Tube Tests: Rapid photometric tests with pre-dosed reagents.
- NANOCOLOR® Standard Tests: Photometric reagent sets evaluated in precision cells.
- Microbiological Tests: Based on enzymatic reactions or bacterial metabolic processes.
Parameters and Products- Acidity: Measured by the amount of NaOH needed to change the pH indicator phenolphthalein.
- Active Oxygen: Used as a green alternative to chlorine in pool disinfection.
- Alkalinity: Indicates the buffer capacity of water.
- Aluminum: Monitored in water treatment due to its use in flocculation processes.
- Ammonia: Indicates decomposition of organic matter.
- Arsenic: Toxic element requiring regular monitoring in drinking water.
- Chloride and Chlorine: Common in natural waters and used for disinfection.
Product Platforms
Various product platforms are listed for each parameter, including qualitative test papers, semi-quantitative test strips, colorimetric test kits, titrimetric test kits, and powder pillows.
Applications
The tests are applicable in fields such as water treatment, swimming pool maintenance, aquarium management, and environmental monitoring.
Recommendations
Regular monitoring and testing are recommended to ensure water quality and safety, especially for parameters like chlorine, ammonia, and arsenic.
Organic Acids
Fatty acids and acetic acid are key organic acids in water analysis. The NANOCOLOR® Organic acids 3000 TT can measure acetic acid concentrations ranging from 30 to 3000 mg/L CH3COOH.
Oxygen (O2)
Oxygen is crucial for aquatic life and preventing corrosion in boiler feed water. Various products offer different measuring ranges for oxygen concentration in water.
Ozone (O3)
Ozone is a powerful disinfectant used in various industries. Products provide qualitative and quantitative measurements of ozone.
Peracetic Acid (CH3COOOH)
Used as a strong disinfectant in the food and paper industries, requiring regular monitoring.
Peroxide (H2O2)
Hydrogen peroxide is used for disinfection in the dairy and beverage industries.
Phenol
Found in wastewater, phenols are used in pharmaceuticals and pesticides.
Phosphate (PO43–)
High phosphate levels indicate pollution from sewage or fertilizers.
pH Value
pH measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
Potassium (K+)
Essential for nutrition, potassium compounds are used as fertilizers.
Proteins
Protein detection on surfaces indicates cleaning efficiency in food processing.
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QUATs)
Used for disinfection, measured using specific products.
Silica/Silicon (Si)
Present in fresh water, silica can cause deposits in heating systems.
Silver (Ag+)
Used in various industries, silver also acts as a disinfectant.
Sulfate (SO42–)
Sulfate affects water taste and smell.
Sulfide (S2–)
Produced from organic material decay, sulfides can damage piping.
Sulfite (SO32–)
Important in the wine industry, sulfite levels are monitored to prevent overdosing.
Sulfite Testing
Various products are available for sulfite testing, suitable for use with specific systems.
Surfactants
Surfactants are categorized into anionic, cationic, and nonionic types, with high concentrations found in municipal wastewater.
Thiocyanate
The presence of thiocyanate in wastewater can lead to toxic cyanogen chloride formation.
Tin and Zinc Testing
Tin is used in alloys and soldering, while zinc is used for rust prevention and cooling water protection.
TOC (Total Organic Carbon)
TOC measures organic substances in wastewater.
Turbidity
Turbidity affects photometric readings and is measured using photometers.
pH Testing
pH-Fix test strips offer easy and reliable pH testing.
Water Detection
Various test strips are available for detecting water in different applications.
Additional Parameters
Tests for total sugar, toxicity using luminescent bacteria, and zirconium are also referenced.
Specifications and Approvals
The document outlines the approval of various pH determination tests according to specific directives.
Product Overview
QUANTOFIX® Relax is a reflectometer used for evaluating test strips, providing precise and reproducible results.
PEHANON® Test Strips
These strips are designed for pH determination in colored samples.
Ordering Information
Detailed ordering information for various pH test strips is provided.
Universal and Indicator Papers
These papers are standard for many applications, offering long-term stability and protection.
Duotest and Tritest Papers
These papers feature multiple indicator zones for higher accuracy and precision in pH reading.
Other pH Indicators
The document mentions qualitative pH papers and indicator solutions for specific analytical needs.
QUANTOFIX® Semi-Quantitative Test Strips
These strips provide rapid and easy analysis directly at the point of interest.
Key Features
QUANTOFIX® test strips are designed for ease of use, reliability, and rapid results.
Introduction
The document provides detailed information on VISOCOLOR® test kits, which are used for chemical analysis.
Testing Methods
Two primary methods are described for using the test kits: colorimetric and titrimetric.
Ordering Information
The document lists various test kits with their reference numbers, refill options, measuring ranges, number of tests, shelf life, and methods used.
Product Features
The test kits are designed to be easy to use, requiring no extensive training.
Safety and Standards
The document mentions the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for labeling hazardous substances.
Conclusion
VISOCOLOR® test kits offer a comprehensive solution for chemical analysis with a focus on ease of use, safety, and environmental responsibility.
Overview
The document provides detailed information on VISOCOLOR® HE and VISOCOLOR® Powder Pillows, which are test kits used for precise water analysis.
Specifications
Each test kit is delivered in a robust box with a plastic inlay and an easy-to-understand instruction leaflet.
Procedures
The document outlines the procedures for using the test kits.
VISOCOLOR® Powder Pillows
These are photometric tests that offer easy dosing of reagents with photometric precision.
Accessories
The document lists various accessories available for VISOCOLOR® tests.
Safety and Standards
The document mentions that the products contain harmful substances that must be labeled as hazardous according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Overview
NANOCOLOR® tube tests are designed for precise and rapid photometric water analysis.
Packaging and User Guidance
The tests are packaged in stable boxes with color-coded labels for easy identification.
Test Selection and Safety
Choosing the correct test is crucial for successful analysis.
Certificates and Additional Information
Certificates of analysis for NANOCOLOR® tube tests can be downloaded from the company's website.
Features- Easy: Step-by-step instructions with colored pictograms.
- Safe: Convenient withdrawal of tubes, no contact with chemicals.
- Reliable: Precisely pre-dosed reagents.
ISO Conformity and Specific Tests
MACHEREY-NAGEL provides a complete analytical system for ISO conform COD analysis.
Ordering Information
The document includes a comprehensive list of available tests.
Additional Notes
Some tests may require specific conditions or equipment.
Overview
The document provides detailed information on the NANOCOLOR® system, which includes reagents and accessories for photometric analysis.
Specifications
The document lists various test kits and reagents for analyzing metals, seepage, and drinking water.
Procedures
The document outlines procedures for sample decomposition using NANOCOLOR® reagents.
Accessories
A comprehensive list of accessories is provided.
Recommendations
The document recommends thorough training for using certain kits.
Key Data
The document includes tables with detailed specifications for each test kit.
Conclusion
The NANOCOLOR® system offers a comprehensive solution for water analysis.
Specifications and Products
1. Copper, Nickel, and Zinc Precipitation: Lime precipitation clarification is used for these metals.
2. Filter Papers: MN filter papers offer over 7000 filtration products.
Microbiological Tests
1. BioFix® Nitrification Inhibition Tests: These tests control nitrification in sewage plants.
2. BioFix® Luminous Bacteria Toxicity Tests: These tests evaluate overall toxicity using luminescence of Vibrio fischeri bacteria.
Devices1.
NANOCOLOR® Photometers: The VIS II and UV/VIS II
spectrophotometers offer high-precision analysis.
Key Features
- Rapid and Easy Testing: BioFix® tests are quick and require minimal effort.
- Safety and Sensitivity: High sensitivity and reproducibility are ensured by defined bacteria strains.
- Smart Connectivity: NANOCOLOR® devices support LIMS integration.
Ordering Information
Details on test kits, reagents, and accessories are provided.
Overview
This document provides detailed information on various photometers, including the NANOCOLOR® VIS II, UV/VIS II, 500 D, PF-12Plus, and PF-3.
NANOCOLOR® VIS II and UV/VIS II- Type: Spectrophotometers with reference detector technology.
- Light Source: Halogen lamp for VIS II; Halogen and Deuterium lamps for UV/VIS II.
- Wavelength Range: VIS II: 320 nm–1100 nm; UV/VIS II: 190 nm–1100 nm.
- Features: Automatic wavelength calibration and selection.
- Data Memory: 16 GB Micro SDHC card, GLP-conform.
- Display: 10.1″ LED backlit HD display with touch screen.
- Interfaces: LAN, USB, RS232.
NANOCOLOR® 500 D- Type: Universal photometer for lab and field use.
- Features: Fast measurement times, robust design.
- Data Management: Stores up to 500 GLP-compliant results.
- Technical Data: Filter photometer with microprocessor control.
PF-12Plus- Type: Compact photometer for mobile water analysis.
- Features: Over 100 preprogrammed methods.
- Data Memory: 1000 results, GLP conform.
- Power Supply: Batteries, rechargeable batteries, USB interface.
PF-3- Type: Smallest member of the MACHEREY-NAGEL photometer family.
- Features: Intuitive operation, robust design.
- Optics: High-quality with selected LEDs and interference filters.
General Information- All devices are CE certified and come with a 2-year warranty.
- They support multiple languages and offer free updates via USB or internet.
Overview
The document provides detailed information on various photometers and accessories offered by MACHEREY-NAGEL.
Photometer Models
The document describes several models of the PF-3 photometer, each designed for specific applications.
Technical Specifications
The photometers feature LED optics with interference filters.
Quality Control
The NANOCONTROL system is highlighted for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of photometric measurements.
Accessories
A wide range of accessories is available, including transport cases and special filters.
Heating Blocks
The document also covers NANOCOLOR® heating blocks, which are used for sample digestion.
Applications and Standards
The photometers and accessories are suitable for a variety of analytical applications.
Overview
The document provides detailed information on various NANOCOLOR® heating blocks used for chemical-analytical digestions.
Specifications- NANOCOLOR® VARIO 4, VARIO C2, VARIO C2 M: These models feature user-friendly touch screens.
- NANOCOLOR® VARIO Mini: Designed for mobile analysis.
- NANOCOLOR® VARIO HC: This model includes a cooling function.
Quality Control
The NANOCOLOR® T-Set and USB T-Set are electronic sensors for temperature control.
Accessories
A range of accessories is available for temperature control and digestion processes.
Ordering Information
Each model and accessory is listed with a reference number for easy ordering.