Description
Glutaraldehyde is a powerful, fast-acting biocide widely used in oil and gas operations, water treatment, and healthcare. This dialdehyde is effective for the control of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and biofilm formation. Maintaining the correct concentration is critical: under-dosing leads to microbial resistance and system corrosion, while over-dosing results in unnecessary chemical costs and potential environmental compliance issues.
Conventional glutaraldehyde testing often relies on colorimetric drop tests or complex laboratory chromatography (HPLC). Colorimetric tests are especially prone to interference from turbid or colored samples. The OndaVia Glutaraldehyde Analysis Kit provides a laboratory-grade, high-concentration measurement in minutes.
Our Quantitative Raman Spectroscopy (QRS) approach provides a direct molecular fingerprint of the glutaraldehyde molecule. Unlike titration methods that may suffer from cross-reactivity with other aldehydes or amines, the OndaVia method ensures you are measuring the specific biocide active in your system.
When used with the OPAL-105 Aldehyde and Alcohol Analysis System or OPAL-103 Triazine Analysis System this kit enables operators to optimize biocide injection rates on-site. This optimization protects assets from microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and ensures that regulatory safety standards are met without the wait for off-site laboratory results.
Key Features:
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Rapid Results: Analysis completed in under five minutes.
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Field Ready: Designed for use with the portable OPAL-100 series instruments.
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Highly Specific: Raman signature eliminates common interferences found in colorimetric methods.
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Simplified Workflow: No complex sample preparation or hazardous liquid-liquid extractions required.
Note: Tests are provided ten (10) per box. All OndaVia test kits require an OndaVia instrument to read the results.
