Chemical analysis

Alidans is a leading company in the chemical analysis sector. We work closely with laboratories, research centers and universities to offer customized and detailed chemical analysis services, adapted to a wide range of matrices, always ensuring the highest quality and safety of your products.

We use a variety of advanced technologies, including GC, LC-MS, HPLC, UPLC, GC-MS, NMR, IR and UV-Vis spectroscopy, ion chromatography and ICP-MS to meet your every need. In addition, we specialize in metabolomics, foodomics and fingerprinting techniques, to offer you a complete and cutting-edge service. Thanks to our experience and skills, we can avail ourselves of partner laboratories that adopt official methods (UNI, IRSA, ISO, EPA, FDA, etc.) or accredited laboratories, ensuring accurate analyses that comply with the highest standards. We are able to support your analytical needs efficiently and reliably.

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Food, cosmetics, medical devices, essential oils, herbs and spices, plant extracts and biocides require rigorous controls to ensure quality and safety.

Herbs and Spices

Herbs and spices require rigorous control to ensure safety and quality. Here are the analyses we offer:

• Pesticide Residues

  GC-MS: Determination of chlorinated and organophosphorus pesticides.

  LC-MS: Analysis of organophosphorus and neonicotinoid pesticides.

• Heavy Metals

  ICP-MS: Determination of As, Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr, Sb, Co, Fe, Cu, Ni, Sn, V, Zn and total heavy metals.

• Essential Oils and Volatile Compounds

  GC-MS: Essential oil profiling and identification of volatile compounds.

  
  

• Mycotoxin Analysis

  HPLC: Determination of aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) and ochratoxin A.

  
  

•  Identification

  HPLC, GC-MS: Confirmation of the identity of the components.

  
  

• Titer of the Desired Marker

  HPLC: Specific quantification of the chemical marker.

  
  

• Combustion Residue

  Gravimetric method: Determination of the residue.

  
  

• pH

  Direct measurement with pH-meter.

  
  

• Moisture and Volatiles

  Karl Fischer Titration: Measurement of moisture.

  
  

• Impurities

  HPLC, GC-MS: Identification and quantification of impurities.

  
  

• Water Content 

  Karl Fischer Titration: Measurement of water content.

  
  

• Total Ash

  Gravimetric method: Determination of ash.

  
  

•  Sulfuric Ash

  Gravimetric method: Determination of sulfuric ash.

  
  

And other customized analyses: our offer of analyses is constantly expanding to meet the dynamic needs of the sector. We are ready to develop new customized solutions to meet the specific requests of our customers.

Plant Extracts

Plant extracts are widely used in various sectors, including food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Here are the analyses we offer:

• Quantification of Active Ingredients

  HPLC, LC-MS: Determination of the concentration of active ingredients.

• Analysis of Residual Solvents

  GC: Determination of methanol, ethanol, acetone, ethyl acetate.

• Phytocomplex Profile

  HPLC, LC-MS: Determination of the complete composition.

• Environmental Contaminants

  GC-MS, LC-MS: Detection of pesticides and heavy metals.

• Stability and Shelf Life

  HPLC: Monitoring of stability over time.

• Dry Residue

  Gravimetric method: Determination of dry residue.

And other custom analyses: our analytical offering is constantly expanding to meet the dynamic needs of the industry. We are ready to develop new customized solutions to meet the specific requests of our customers.

Medical Devices

For medical devices, safety and regulatory compliance are essential. Alidans offers you cutting-edge chemical analyses, ensuring that your products not only meet, but exceed the most stringent quality and safety standards. Here are the analyses we offer:

• Materials Analysis

  FTIR, ICP-MS: Analysis of the composition of materials.

• Chemical Contaminants

  GC-MS, LC-MS: Detection of chemical contaminants.

• Stability Studies

  HPLC: Monitoring of the stability of materials.

And other custom analyses: our analytical offering is constantly expanding to meet the dynamic needs of the industry. We are ready to develop new customized solutions to meet the specific requests of our customers.

Cosmetics

Cosmetics must meet stringent quality and safety standards. They must be manufactured, handled, packaged and distributed in such a way as not to compromise the health of consumers, both under normal conditions of use and under reasonably foreseeable conditions. Here are the analyses we propose:

• Heavy Metals

  ICP-MS: Determination of As, Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr, Sb, Co, Fe, Cu, Ni, Sn, V, Zn and total heavy metals.

• Preservatives and Parabens

  HPLC: Quantification of preservatives such as parabens.

• Stability and Compatibility Tests

  HPLC: Monitoring of stability and compatibility.

• Ingredient Safety Assessment

  GC-MS, LC-MS: Analysis of ingredients and detection of contaminants.

• pH

  Direct measurement with pH-meter.

• Moisture and Volatile Substances

  Karl Fischer Titration: Measurement of moisture.

And other custom analyses: our analytical offering is constantly expanding to meet the dynamic needs of the sector. We are ready to develop new customized solutions to meet the specific requests of our customers.

Essential Oils

Essential oils must be pure and free from contaminants. Here are the analyses we offer:

• Chromatographic Profile (GC-MS)

  GC-MS: Determination of the composition of essential oils.

• Pesticides and Heavy Metals

  GC-MS, ICP-MS: Detection of pesticides

• Volatile Compounds

  GC-MS: Identification and quantification of volatile compounds.

• Purity and Authenticity

  GC-MS: Verification of purity and authenticity of oils.

• Peroxide Value

  Redox Titration: Measurement of peroxides as an indicator of oxidation.

• Aldehyde and Ketone Content

  GC-MS: Determination of potentially irritating compounds.

• Purity and Adulteration Testing

  NMR and FTIR: Identification of mixtures with other oils or synthetic compounds.

And other custom analyses: our analytical offering is constantly expanding to meet the dynamic needs of the industry. We are ready to develop new customized solutions to meet the specific requests of our customers.

Food and Food Supplements

The quality and safety of foods and food supplements are crucial. Here are the analyses we offer:

• Nutritional Values

  HPLC, GC: Determination of nutritional values ​​such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, fibers, sugars, vitamins and minerals, trace elements.

• Pesticide Residues

  GC-MS, LC-MS: Detection of pesticides.

• Heavy Metals

  ICP-MS: Determination of heavy metals.

• Mycotoxins and Allergens

  HPLC: Detection of mycotoxins and allergens.

• Loss on Drying

  Gravimetric method: Determination of loss on drying.

• Residual Solvents

  GC: Quantification of methanol, ethanol, acetone, ethyl acetate.

• Sulfuric Ash

  Gravimetric method: Determination of sulfuric ash.

• Food Additive Analysis

  HPLC and GC-MS: Quantification of preservatives, colorants, flavorings.

• Antibiotic Residues and Veterinary Drugs

  LC-MS/MS: Detection of residues in products of animal origin.

• GMO Testing

  PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction): Verification of the presence of genetically modified organisms.

And other customized analyses: our offer of analyses is constantly expanding to meet the dynamic needs of the sector. We are ready to develop new customized solutions to meet the specific requests of our customers.

Biocides and PMC (Medical-Surgical Devices)

To ensure the efficacy and safety of biocides and PMC, we offer the following chemical analyses:

•  Active Ingredients Analysis

  HPLC, LC-MS: Determination of the concentration of active ingredients.

•  Elemental Contaminants

  ICP-MS: Detection of elemental contaminants.

•  Stability Studies

  HPLC: Monitoring product stability.

•  Residue Analysis

  GC-MS: Detection of biocide residues.

And other custom analyses: our analytical offering is constantly expanding to meet the dynamic needs of the industry. We are ready to develop new customized solutions to meet the specific requirements of our customers.

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