2026-06-25
How to Pack Samples for Postal Submission to a Lab
A sample that arrives broken, leaking, or unlabelled cannot be tested. It also…
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2026-07-22 · Seasonal offers
What FTIR Actually Tells You About a Formulation
FTIR is one of the most common first tests run on an unknown or suspect sample. It is fast, non-destructive in most configurations, and produces a spectrum that can be compared against a library of reference compounds. But the output is often misread, and the limitations are rarely explained in the report itself. This article covers what FTIR actually measures, where it is reliable, and where you need a different method.
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2026-05-03
Understanding Measurement Uncertainty in Lab Reports
Most people who receive a lab report look at the number and compare it to a…
2026-04-10
Using GC-MS to Investigate Off-Notes in a Fragrance or Product
An off-note in a fragrance or finished product is one of the more frustrating…
2026-03-06
Soil Sample Testing: What to Collect and Why It Matters
A soil test result is only as good as the sample it came from. Contamination…
2026-02-13
Accelerated Stability Testing: What the Conditions Actually Mean
Accelerated stability testing is a way of getting early data on how a…
2026-01-11
ICP-OES Metals Testing: What It Measures and When to Use It
ICP-OES (inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry) is the…
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