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| ==AB Sciex Pte. Ltd.== | | : <math>f(x) = ax + b </math> |
| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://sciex.com/applications/food-and-beverage-testing/cannabis-testing
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| Commonly known as Sciex, AB Sciex Pte. Ltd. develops "solutions in mass spectrometry paired with capillary electrophoresis and liquid chromatography."<ref name="SciexAbout">{{cite web |url=https://sciex.com/about-us |title=About Us |publisher=AB Sciex Pte. Ltd |accessdate=20 November 2018}}</ref> The company markets some of its solutions for cannabis lab testing, including<ref name="SciexCanna">{{cite web |url=https://sciex.com/applications/food-and-beverage-testing/cannabis-testing |title=Grow Your Cannabis Lab's Potential and Bottom Line with LC-MS/MS Analysis |publisher=AB Sciex Pte. Ltd |accessdate=20 November 2018}}</ref>:
| | where, <math>f(x)</math> corresponds to the signal measured (e.g. voltage, luminescence, energy, etc.) |
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| * potency testing
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| * mycotoxin testing
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| * pesticide testing
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| * terpene testing
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| ===Instruments and methods===
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| ====Triple Quad systems====
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| Sciex offers four different Triple Quad systems for tandem mass spectrometry paired with liquid chromatography (LC-MS/MS): the 6500+, 5500, 4500, and 3500. The company claims that with these systems "scientists can acquire multiple reaction monitoring (MRM), precursor, neutral loss, and product ion scans to develop powerful methods for complex matrices, all while maintaining reproducibility and robustness."<ref name="SciexTQ">{{cite web |url=https://sciex.com/products/mass-spectrometers/triple-quad-systems |title=Triple Quad LC-MS/MS Systems |publisher=AB Sciex Pte. Ltd |accessdate=21 November 2018}}</ref>
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| * [https://sciex.com/products/mass-spectrometers/triple-quad-systems/triple-quad-6500plus-system 6500+]
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| * [https://sciex.com/products/mass-spectrometers/triple-quad-systems/triple-quad-5500-system 5500]
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| * [https://sciex.com/products/mass-spectrometers/triple-quad-systems/triple-quad-4500-system 4500]
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| * [https://sciex.com/products/mass-spectrometers/triple-quad-systems/triple-quad-3500-system 3500]
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| ====QTRAP systems====
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| Sciex also offers three different Triple Quad Linear Ion Traps (QTRAP) systems for LC-MS/MS: the 6500+, 5500, and 4500. The company states that these are similar to the Triple Quad systems "but with enhanced scan functions to enable simultaneous quantitation and confirmation."<ref name="SciexQTRAP">{{cite web |url=https://sciex.com/products/mass-spectrometers/qtrap-systems |title=QTRAP LC-MS/MS Systems |publisher=AB Sciex Pte. Ltd |accessdate=21 November 2018}}</ref>
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| * [https://sciex.com/products/mass-spectrometers/qtrap-systems/qtrap-6500plus-system QTRAP 6500+]
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| * [https://sciex.com/products/mass-spectrometers/qtrap-systems/qtrap-5500-system QTRAP 5500]
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| * [https://sciex.com/products/mass-spectrometers/qtrap-systems/qtrap-4500-system QTRAP 4500]
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| ====vMethod for Cannabis====
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| Sciex also offers a "[https://sciex.com/products/methods/vmethod-application-for-quantitation-of-pesticide-residues-and-cannabinoids-in-cannabis-matrices-10 vMethod]," a quantitation method for pesticide and cannabinoid analysis, that works on many of their LC-MS/MS systems.<ref name="SciexVMethodCann">{{cite web |url=https://sciex.com/products/methods/vmethod-application-for-quantitation-of-pesticide-residues-and-cannabinoids-in-cannabis-matrices-10 |title=vMethod Application for Quantitation of Pesticide Residues and Cannabinoids in Cannabis Matrices 1.0 |publisher=AB Sciex Pte. Ltd |accessdate=21 November 2018}}</ref>
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| ==Agilent Technologies, Inc.==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.agilent.com/en/promotions/cannabis
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| [[Agilent Technologies, Inc.]] is an instrument and software development company for the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical industries. The company offers a variety of chromatography and spectrometry instruments (using a wide array of techniques) and software for the cannabis testing industry, including<ref name="AgilentCanna">{{cite web |url=https://www.agilent.com/en/promotions/cannabis |title=Cannabis Testing Solutions |publisher=Agilent Technologies, Inc |accessdate=21 November 2018}}</ref>:
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| * potency and efficacy testing
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| * heavy metals testing
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| * pesticide testing
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| * residual solvents testing
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| * terpene testing
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| ===Instruments and methods===
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| The company suggests instrument options based on what type of testing will occur.<ref name="AgilentCanna" />
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| ====Potency and efficacy testing====
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/liquid-chromatography/infinitylab-lc-workflow-solutions/infinitylab-sfc-solutions/1260-infinity-ii-sfc-system 1260 Infinity II SFC System]: a supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) system with an ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) power range
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/liquid-chromatography/infinitylab-analytical-lc-solutions/1290-infinity-ii-lc-systems/1290-infinity-ii-lc-system 1290 Infinity II LC System]: an UHPLC system
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/liquid-chromatography/infinitylab-lc-workflow-solutions/infinitylab-2d-lc-solutions/1290-infinity-ii-2d-lc-system 1290 Infinity II 2D-LC System]: similar to the prior, but with two-dimensional liquid chromatography
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/mass-spectrometry/gc-ms-instruments/5977b-gc-msd 5977B GC/MSD]: a single-quadrupole GC/MS system with an electron ionization (EI) source
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/ftir/ftir-benchtop-systems/cary-630-ftir-spectrometer Cary 630 FTIR Spectrometer]: portable fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/gas-chromatography/gc-systems/intuvo-9000-gc-system Intuvo 9000 GC System]: an ultra-fast gas chromatography system
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| ====Heavy metals testing====
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/icp-oes/icp-oes-instruments/5110-icp-oes-instruments 5110 ICP-OES Instrument]: an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) instrument with synchronous radial and axial measurement
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/icp-ms/icp-ms-systems/7800-icp-ms 7800 ICP-MS]: an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) instrument
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/icp-ms/icp-ms-systems/7900-icp-ms 7900 ICP-MS]: an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) instrument with higher matrix tolerance, wider dynamic range, and better signal-to-noise ratio
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/icp-ms/icp-ms-systems/8900-triple-quadrupole-icp-ms 8900 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS]: an inductively coupled plasma normal and tandem mass spectroscopy instrument with triple quadrupole
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| ====Pesticide testing====
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/mass-spectrometry/lc-ms-instruments/triple-quadrupole-lc-ms 6400 Triple Quadrupole LC/MS]: liquid chromatography normal and tandem mass spectrometry instruments, with four variations (6420A, -60C, -70A, and 95B)
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/mass-spectrometry/lc-ms-instruments/quadrupole-time-of-flight-lc-ms/6500-series-accurate-mass-quadrupole-time-of-flight-(q-tof)-lc-ms 6500 Series Accurate-Mass Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (Q-TOF) LC/MS]: quadrupole time-of-flight liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry instruments, with five variations (6530, -45, -45XT, -50, and -60)
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/mass-spectrometry/gc-ms-instruments/7000d-triple-quadrupole-gc-ms 7000D Triple Quadrupole GC/MS]: a gas chromatography normal and tandem mass spectroscopy instrument with triple quadrupole and dynamic MRM
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/mass-spectrometry/analyzers-databases-libraries/food/gc-ms-ms-pesticides-analyzer GC/MS/MS Pesticides Analyzer]: a gas chromatography tandem mass spectroscopy instrument with triple quadrupole
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| ====Residual solvents testing====
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/gas-chromatography/gc-systems/7890b-gc-system 7890 Series GC with 7697A Headspace Sampler and Flame Ionization Detector]: a gas chromatography instrument combined with the [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/gas-chromatography/sample-preparation-introduction/7697a-headspace-sampler 7697A Headspace Sampler] and [https://www.agilent.com/store/en_US/Prod-G3431-60531/G3431-60531 compatible flame ionization detector]
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| ====Terpene testing====
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/liquid-chromatography/infinitylab-lc-series-modules/lc-detectors/1260-infinity-ii-diode-array-detector-hs 1260 Infinity II Diode Array Detector HS]: a liquid chromatography high-sensitivity diode array detector
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/liquid-chromatography/infinitylab-lc-series-modules/lc-detectors/1260-infinity-ii-diode-array-detector-wr 1260 Infinity II Diode Array Detector WR]: a liquid chromatography wide-range diode array detector
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/gas-chromatography/gc-systems/7890b-gc-system 7890 Series GC]: a gas chromatography instrument
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/gas-chromatography/gc-systems/intuvo-9000-gc-system Intuvo 9000 GC System]: an ultra-fast gas chromatography system
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| ===Software===
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/software-informatics/atomic-spectroscopy-data-systems/icp-expert-software-for-icp-oes ICP Expert Software for ICP-OES]: inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) software for data analysis
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/software-informatics/masshunter-suite/masshunter MassHunter]: mass spectrometry software for instrument control, monitoring, and data analysis
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| * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/software-informatics/molecular-spectroscopy-data-systems/ftir-software/microlab-ftir-software MicroLab]: fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy software for quantitative method development, calibrations, and data analysis
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| ==BÜCHI Labortechnik AG==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis production''': https://www.buchi.com/en/cannabis-application-booklet
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| BÜCHI Labortechnik AG is laboratory technology development company for research and development, quality control, and production operations globally. The company offers a variety of instruments and equipment for cannabis production workflow, including<ref name="BUCHICanna">{{cite web |url=https://static1.buchi.com/sites/default/files/content-page/downloads/Application_Booklet_Cannabis_.pdf |format=PDF |title=Cannabis Booklet: Theory & Applications |publisher=BÜCHI Labortechnik AG |accessdate=21 November 2018}}</ref>:
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| * post-chromatography and post-extraction solvent concentration
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| * preperative chromatography for purification of cannabinoids
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| * microencapsulation of CBD into gelatin beads/soft oil core capsules
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| * formulation of CBD into an inhalable/edible dry powder
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| See the Theory & Applications booklet (main landing page) for more details on how to integrate the equipment for each activity.
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| ===Instruments and methods===
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| The company suggests instrument options based on what type of production activity will occur.<ref name="BUCHICanna" />
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| ====Post-chromatography and post-extraction solvent concentration====
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| * [https://www.buchi.com/us-en/products/industrial-evaporation/rotavapor-r-220-pro Rotavapor R-220 Pro]: an industrial evaporator with programmable methods, automatic distillation, and remote monitoring options
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| * [https://www.buchi.com/us-en/products/industrial-evaporation/recirculating-chiller-f-325 F-325 Recirculating Chiller]
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| * [https://www.buchi.com/us-en/products/laboratory-evaporation/vacuum-pump-v-600 V-600 Vacuum Pump]
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| ====Preparative chromatography for purification of cannabinoids====
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| * [https://www.buchi.com/us-en/products/preparative-chromatography/reveleris-x2 Reveleris X2]: flash column chromatography for separations and flash purification; more advanced than the Sepacore
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| * [https://www.buchi.com/us-en/products/preparative-chromatography/sepacore-flash-systems-x10-x50 Sepacore Flash Systems X10/X50]: flash column chromatography for separations and flash purification
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| * [https://www.buchi.com/us-en/products/preparative-chromatography/pump-module-c-601-c-605 C-601 Pump]
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| * [https://www.buchi.com/us-en/products/preparative-chromatography/els-detector-c-650 C-650 ELS Detector]: an evaporative light scattering detector for any mobile phase or gradient
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| ====Microencapsulation of CBD into gelatin beads/soft oil core capsules====
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| * [https://www.buchi.com/us-en/products/spray-drying-and-encapsulation/encapsulator-b-390 Encapsulator B-390]
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| * [https://www.buchi.com/us-en/products/spray-drying-and-encapsulation/encapsulator-b-395-pro Encapsulator B-395 Pro]
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| * [https://www.buchi.com/us-en/products/laboratory-evaporation/rotavapor-r-300 Rotavapor R-300]: a rotary evaporator
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| * [https://www.buchi.com/us-en/products/laboratory-evaporation/interface-i-300-pro Interface I-300 Pro]
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| * [https://www.buchi.com/us-en/products/laboratory-evaporation/recirculating-chiller-f-305-f-308-f-314 F-305 Recirculating Chiller]
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| * [https://www.buchi.com/us-en/products/laboratory-evaporation/vacuum-pump-v-300 V-300 Vacuum Pump]
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| ====Formulation of CBD into an inhalable/edible dry powder====
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| * [https://www.buchi.com/us-en/products/spray-drying-and-encapsulation/mini-spray-dryer-b-290 B-290 Mini Spray Dryer]
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| * [https://www.buchi.com/us-en/products/spray-drying-and-encapsulation/inert-loop-b-295 B-295 Inert Loop]
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| ==CEM Corporation==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': http://cem.com/cannabis
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| CEM Corporation is laboratory instrumentation and method design and development company, with a focus on compositional analysis of food and other samples, as well acid digestion and chemical synthesis. CEM specifically offers two different instruments for cannabis testing and analysis labs, including instruments for the<ref name="CEMCanna">{{cite web |url=http://cem.com/cannabis |title=Cannabis Analysis |publisher=CEM Corporation |accessdate=21 November 2018}}</ref>:
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| * extraction for potency, pesticide, terpene, and mycotoxin testing
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| * microwave digestion of oils, edibles, and plant material (before, e.g., inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy)
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| ===Instruments and methods===
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| * [http://cem.com/edge/ EDGE]: an automated instrument for energized dispersive extraction and dispersive solid-phase extraction (dSPE)
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| * [http://cem.com/mars-6/ MARS 6]: a microwave digestion system with hundreds of preprogrammed methods
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| ==Emerald Scientific, LLC==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://emeraldscientific.com/
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| Emerald Scientific, LLC calls their business "[t]he first and only company 100% dedicated to distributing scientific supplies and equipment to the cannabis industry."<ref name="EmeraldHome">{{cite web |url=https://emeraldscientific.com/ |title=Emerald Scientific |publisher=Emerald Scientific, LLC |accessdate=21 November 2018}}</ref> The company lists a wide variety of instruments, equipment, and consumables for cannabis testing, production, and extraction laboratories. Emerald acts as a distributor of other products, and thus the inventory may change. Examples of inventory include:
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| * sample preparation supplies
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| * solvents
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| * mass spectrometry columns
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| * heating mantles
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| * chillers and circulators
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| * vacuum pumps and tubing
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| * reference standards
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| * culture media
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| * safety equipment
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| Consult the Emerald website to see all they offer.
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| ==Fritsch GmbH==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.fritsch-international.com/sample-preparation/applications-solutions/ (select "Cannabis" from Industry option)
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| Fritsch GmbH manufactures sample preparation and particle sizing equipment for laboratories. The company lists one instrument specifically for the cannabis industry.
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| ===Instruments and methods===
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| * [https://www.fritsch-international.com/sample-preparation/applications-solutions/details/solution/cannabis-plant-material-preparation-for-efficient-extraction/ Universal Cutting Mill PULVERISETTE 19]: a cutting mill "to finely mill cannabis plant material in preparation for SFE processes," noting that "[t]he efficient and precise reduction in particle size optimizes oil output and formulation."<ref name="FritschPulver">{{cite web |url=https://www.fritsch-international.com/sample-preparation/applications-solutions/details/solution/cannabis-plant-material-preparation-for-efficient-extraction/ |title=CANNABIS PLANT MATERIAL PREPARATION FOR EFFICIENT EXTRACTION |publisher=Fritsch GmbH |accessdate=21 November 2018}}</ref>
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| ==GemmaCert Ltd.==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://gemmacert.com/
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| GemmaCert Ltd. is a cannabis testing technology company that markets the GemmaCert analysis tool.
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| ===Instruments and methods===
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| * [https://gemmacert.com/index.php/tech/ GemmaCert]: a portable near-infrared spectroscopy instrument designed to analyze total THC and total CBD levels, without destroying the inserted specimen<ref name="GCTech">{{cite web |url=https://gemmacert.com/index.php/tech/ |title=GemmaCert - Technology |publisher=GemmaCert Ltd |accessdate=21 November 2018}}</ref>; see the [https://gemmacert.com/?ddownload=2212 specifications sheet] for more information
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| ==GenTech Scientific, Inc.==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://gentechscientific.com/214-cannabis-testing-instruments
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| GenTech Scientific, Inc. is a distributor of refurbished laboratory analytical instruments. The company states they "guarantee OEM standards at a fraction of the cost of new instruments, and we provide one year warranty on all GenTech certified used lab instruments."<ref name="GTHome">{{cite web |url=https://gentechscientific.com/ |title=GenTech |publisher=GenTech Scientific, Inc |accessdate=21 November 2018}}</ref> Top instruments include chromatography and spectrometry equipment, and GenTech also offers new consumable kits. Inventory changes regularly, so visit their website often for the latest.
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| ==LGC Limited==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://us.lgcstandards.com/US/en/search?text=cannabis
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| LGC Limited—operating as LGC Standards—manufactures and distributes reference materials and proficiency testing schemes for a variety of industries. Among its offerings are cannabis-related testing reference standards for pesticides, residual solvents, and terpenes. Consult the vendor's web store or contact them directly to learn about their entire stock of reference materials.
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| ==Marshall Scientific, LLC==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.marshallscientific.com/Cannabis_Testing_Laboratory_Equipment_a/1582.htm
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| Marshall Scientific, LLC is a distributor of refurbished laboratory equipment for a variety of clinical and research laboratories. The company markets some of its refurbished equipment for cannabis extraction and testing activities, including:
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| * high-performance liquid chromatography systems
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| * rotary evaporators
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| * benchtop centrifuges
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| * vacuum ovens
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| * analytical balances
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| * micropipette sets
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| Stock changes regularly, so visit their website often for the latest.
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| ==Microbiologics, Inc.==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': http://www.microbiologics.com/cannabis
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| Microbiologics, Inc. develops and distributes biometerials. Among them, the company markets equipment and consumables for microbial testing of cannabis. Materials for growing reference cultures, bundled sets and panels of microorganisms, self-contained strains, and molecular standards are among Microbiologics' offerings. Consult their website for more details.
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| ==Neutec Group, Inc.==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.neutecgroup.com/cannabis
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| Neutec Group, Inc. provides equipment and support services to quality control and research and development laboratories. Neutec offers equipment solutions for cannabis testing labs testing for microbiological contaminates and water activity. This includes colony counters, water activity meters, multispectral imaging solutions, and air samplers. Consult their website for more details.
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| ==Orange Photonics, Inc.==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': http://www.orangephotonics.com/
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| Orange Photonics, Inc. ia a cannabis testing technology company that markets the LightLab cannabis analyzer.
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| ===Instruments and methods===
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| * [https://www.orangephotonics.com/how/ LightLab]: a portable high-performance liquid chromatography selective separation spectroscopy instrument for cannabis potency analysis; the optional Terpenes+ module also allows for terpenes analysis.<ref name="OPHome">{{cite web |utl=https://www.orangephotonics.com/ |title=LightLab Cannabis Analyzer |publisher=Orange Photonics, Inc |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref>
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| ==Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd.==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.peakscientific.com/blog/what-are-the-most-common-forms-of-cannabis-analysis/
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| Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd. designs, manufactures, and distributes high-performance gas generators for laboratories. In a November 2018 blog post, the company outlined how its many gas generation solutions could be paired with specific third-party analytical instruments for the various types of cannabis testing.<ref name="McBrideWhatAre18">{{cite web |url=https://www.peakscientific.com/blog/what-are-the-most-common-forms-of-cannabis-analysis/ |title=What are the most common forms of cannabis testing? |author=McBride, B. |publisher=Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd |date=09 November 2018 |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref> Peak offers solutions for:
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| * heavy metals testing
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| * mycotoxins analysis
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| * pesticide testing
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| * residual solvents testing
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| * terpene testing
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| ===Instruments and methods===
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| The company suggests gas generation options based on what type of testing will occur.<ref name="McBrideWhatAre18" />
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| ====Potency and efficacy testing====
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/precision/ Precision series]: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC and Agilent 5977B GC/MSD instruments
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/specialist-solutions/solaris-xe-nitrogen-generator/ Solaris XE 35]: a nitrogen generator for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry or low-flow nitrogen instruments; recommends pairing with the various Agilent 1290 Infinity II series instruments
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| ====Heavy metals testing====
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/precision/precision-hydrogen-trace-250/ Precision Hydrogen Trace 250]: a hydrogen generator designed primarily for gas chromatography carrier gas use, as well as flame ionization and flame photometric detection, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry; recommends pairing with the Agilent 7800/7900 ICP-MS and Agilent 8900 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/specialised-solutions/ng5000-nitrogen-generator/ NG5000] and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/specialised-solutions/ng5000a-nitrogen-generator/ NG5000A]: ultra-high purity nitrogen generators, with the NG5000A having its own internal compressor; recommends pairing with the Agilent 5110 ICP-OES
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| ====Mycotoxins analysis====
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/infinity/infinity-1051-nitrogen-generator/ Infinity 1051], [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/genius/genius-1051-nitrogen-generator/ Genius 1051], and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/genius/genius-3051-dry-air-and-nitrogen-generator/ Genius 3051]: nitrogen and dry air generators for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, with the 3051 being recommend over the 1051 if high-flow gas delivery mode is required; recommends pairing with the Shimadzu LCMS-8050 Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/genius/genius-1024-nitrogen-generator/ Genius 1024] and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/infinity/infinity-1031-nitrogen-generator/ Infinity 1031]: nitrogen and dry air generators for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry; recommends pairing with the SCIEX Triple Quad or QTRAP 6500+ system
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| ====Pesticide testing====
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/infinity/infinity-1051-nitrogen-generator/ Infinity 1051], [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/genius/genius-1051-nitrogen-generator/ Genius 1051], and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/genius/genius-3051-dry-air-and-nitrogen-generator/ Genius 3051]: nitrogen and dry air generators for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, with the 3051 being recommend over the 1051 if high-flow gas delivery mode is required; recommends pairing with the Shimadzu LCMS-8050 Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/genius/genius-1024-nitrogen-generator/ Genius 1024], [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/genius/genius-ab3g-nitrogen-generator/ Genius AB-3G], and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/infinity/infinity-1031-nitrogen-generator/ Infinity 1031]: nitrogen and dry air generators for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry; recommends pairing with the SCIEX ExionLC AC HPLC System, in conjunction with the SCIEX QET 4500 LC-MS/MS System
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/precision/ Precision series]: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC and Agilent 5977B GC/MSD instruments; recommends pairing with the Agilent 7000 Series Triple Quadrupole GC/MS and the Agilent GC/MS/MS Pesticides Analyzer
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/specialist-solutions/solaris-xe-nitrogen-generator/ Solaris XE 35] and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/genius/genius-xe-35-laboratory-nitrogen-generator/ Genius XE 35]: a nitrogen generator for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry or low-flow nitrogen instruments, as well as evaporative light scattering detection in the case of the Genius; recommends pairing with the Agilent 6400 Series Triple Quadrupole LC/MS
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/specialist-solutions/solaris-xe-nitrogen-generator/ Solaris XE 35], [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/infinity/infinity-xe-5010-membrane-nitrogen-generator/ Infinity XE 5010], [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/genius/genius-xe-35-laboratory-nitrogen-generator/ Genius XE 35], and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/genius/genius-xe-70-laboratory-nitrogen-generator/ Genius XE 70]: nitrogen generators for various purposes, depending on the model, though largely liquid chromatography mass spectrometry and evaporative light scattering detection; recommends pairing with the Agilent 6500 Series Accurate-Mass Quadrupole Q-TOF LC/MS
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| ====Residual solvents testing====
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/precision/precision-nitrogen-headspace-250/ Precision Nitrogen Headspace 250]: a nitrogen generator for gas chromatography with headspace sampler requirements; recommends pairing with the Shimadzu Nexis GC-2030 with HS-20 Headspace Sampler or the GCMS-TQ8050 with Headspace Sampler
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/precision/ Precision series]: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with Agilent 7890 Series GC and the Agilent Flame Ionization Detector
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| ====Terpene testing====
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/precision/ Precision series]: modular gas generators for gas chromatography, including nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and compressed air gas generators; recommends pairing with the Shimadzu GCMS-TQ8050 Triple Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer, the Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC, and the Agilent 7890 Series GC
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/genius/genius-1024-nitrogen-generator/ Genius 1024] and [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/infinity/infinity-1031-nitrogen-generator/ Infinity 1031]: nitrogen and dry air generators for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry; recommends pairing with the SCIEX Triple Quad or QTRAP 6500+ system
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| * [https://www.peakscientific.com/products/specialist-solutions/solaris-xe-nitrogen-generator/ Solaris XE 35]: a nitrogen generator for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry or low-flow nitrogen instruments; recommends pairing with the Agilent 1260 Infinity II Diode Array Detector
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| ==PerkinElmer, Inc.==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': http://www.perkinelmer.com/category/cannabis-analysis
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| PerkinElmer, Inc. is a scientific technology company developing and distributing solutions "for better detection, imaging, and informatics" in the laboratory.<ref name="PEDiscover">{{cite web |url=http://www.perkinelmer.com/corporate/company/discover-PerkinElmer/index.html |title=Discover PerkinElmer |publisher=PerkinElmer, Inc |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref> The company discusses the research area of cannabis analysis on its website, recommending instrument and consumables solutions for cannabis testing laboratories, including<ref name="PECanna">{{cite web |url=http://www.perkinelmer.com/category/cannabis-analysis |title=Cannabis Analysis |publisher=PerkinElmer, Inc |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref>:
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| * potency and efficacy testing
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| * heavy metals testing
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| * mycotoxins analysis
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| * pesticide testing
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| * residual solvents testing
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| * terpene testing
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| ===Instruments and methods===
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| The company suggests instrument options based on what type of testing will occur.<ref name="PECanna" />
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| ====Potency and efficacy testing====
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| * [http://www.perkinelmer.com/category/potency-and-moisture-qualification Flexar HPLC]: a high-performance liquid chromatography system, that can be used with a quaternary pump, autosampler with Peltier cooling, column heater, and photodiode array detector to detect cannabinoids
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| * [http://www.perkinelmer.com/category/potency-and-moisture-qualification Spectrum Two FTIR]: a fourier transform near-infrared spectrometry device that uses nondestructive methods
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| ====Heavy metals testing====
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| * [http://www.perkinelmer.com/category/heavy-metals-and-toxic-element-prevention NexION ICP-MS, with a Titan MPS]: an inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy device that can be used in conjunction with the Titan MPS microwave digestion processing tool
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| ====Mycotoxins analysis====
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| * [http://www.perkinelmer.com/category/mycotoxin-contamination QSight 220]: an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry instrument
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| ====Pesticide testing====
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| * [http://www.perkinelmer.com/category/mycotoxin-contamination QSight 220]: an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry instrument
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| ====Residual solvents testing====
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| * [http://www.perkinelmer.com/category/residual-solvents-and-terpene-analysis Clarus SQ 8 GC/MS, with a TurboMax headspace sampler]: a headspace gas chromatography mass spectrometry instrument
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| ====Terpene testing====
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| * [http://www.perkinelmer.com/category/residual-solvents-and-terpene-analysis Clarus SQ 8 GC/MS, with a TurboMax headspace sampler]: a headspace gas chromatography mass spectrometry instrument
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| ===Software===
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| * [http://www.perkinelmer.com/category/the-complete-cannabis-solution iLab]: a laboratory execution system that automates testing, data collection, and reporting
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| * [http://www.perkinelmer.com/category/the-complete-cannabis-solution ChemDraw]: software for drawing chemical structures and biological pathways
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| * [http://www.perkinelmer.com/category/the-complete-cannabis-solution Simplicity 3Q]: software for workflow management
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| ==Restek Corporation==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.restek.com/Landing-Pages/Cannabis
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| Restek Corporation develops and manufactures chromatography columns and accessories for a wide variety of industries. The company offers a wide variety of supplies for the cannabis testing industry, including<ref name="RestekCanna">{{cite web |url=https://www.restek.com/Landing-Pages/Cannabis#products |title=Growing Analytical Solutions for Cannabis Labs |publisher=Restek Corporation |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref>:
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| * chromatography columns
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| * certified reference standards
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| * sample preparation and management supplies
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| * consumables and accessories for chromatography instruments
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| Consult their website or [https://www.restek.com/pdfs/FFSS2073C-UNV.pdf catalog] to review all their cannabis testing supplies.
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| ==Sage Analytics==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': http://sageanalytics.com/
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| Sage Analytics develops and manufactures potency testing solutions for the cannabis testing industry.
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| ===Instruments and methods===
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| * [http://sageanalytics.com/products/ Profiler II Humboldt Special Edition]: a portable near-infrared spectroscopy device for testing cannabis potency
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| * [http://sageanalytics.com/products/ Profiler II Humboldy Mini]: same as the Special Edition but smaller and more lightweight
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| * [http://sageanalytics.com/products/ Beacon]: a portable near-infrared spectroscopy device for testing cannabis potency, with an onboard touchscreen; also comes without a touchscreen, marketed as the Luminary Profiler
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| ==Scientific Repair, Inc.==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.srigc.com/cn/downloads/1/Model420GCSept2016%20(2).pdf
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| Commonly known as SRI Instruments, Scientific Repair, Inc. manufactures and distributes chromatography instruments and accessories. Their 26-page guide on gas chromatographs for cannabis testing lists three primary instruments and describes their practical use for<ref name="SRICannaPDF">{{cite web |url=https://www.srigc.com/cn/downloads/1/Model420GCSept2016%20(2).pdf |format=PDF |title=SRI Gas Chromatographs for Cannabis Testing |publisher=Scientific Repair, Inc |date=September 2016 |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref>:
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| * potency and efficacy testing
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| * residual solvents testing
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| * terpene testing
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| ===Instruments and methods===
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| The company suggests instrument options based on what type of testing will occur.<ref name="SRICannaPDF" />
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| ====Potency and efficacy testing====
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| * [https://www.srigc.com/home/product_detail/model-310-medical-marijuana-gc-system Model 310C-MM]: a gas chromatography with flame ionization detection instrument, with additional columns for extended analyses
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| * [https://www.srigc.com/home/product_detail/model-420-gc Model 420 GC]: a gas chromatography with flame ionization detection instrument
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| * [https://www.srigc.com/home/product_detail/medical-cannabis-cannabinoid-gc Model 8610C]: a gas chromatography with flame ionization detection instrument, with optional columns for additional analyses
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| ====Residual solvents testing====
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| * [https://www.srigc.com/home/product_detail/model-310-medical-marijuana-gc-system Model 310C-MM]: a gas chromatography with flame ionization detection instrument, with additional columns for extended analyses
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| * [https://www.srigc.com/home/product_detail/medical-cannabis-cannabinoid-gc Model 8610C]: a gas chromatography with flame ionization detection instrument, with optional columns for additional analyses
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| ====Terpene testing====
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| * [https://www.srigc.com/home/product_detail/model-310-medical-marijuana-gc-system Model 310C-MM]: a gas chromatography with flame ionization detection instrument, with additional columns for extended analyses
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| * [https://www.srigc.com/home/product_detail/medical-cannabis-cannabinoid-gc Model 8610C]: a gas chromatography with flame ionization detection instrument, with optional columns for additional analyses
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| ===Software===
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| * [https://www.srigc.com/pages/software_downloads/ PeakSimple]: chromatography software for SRI's chromatography instruments
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| ==Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/industry/cannabis-testing-solutions.html
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| Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. is a multi-divisional corporation that focuses on creating and distributing medical diagnostic, aerospace, and analytical instrument solutions for a variety of industries. Among their solutions are chromatography, spectrometry, and other cannabis testing solutions for laboratories for purposes of<ref name="ShimadzuCanna">{{cite web |url=https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/industry/cannabis-testing-solutions.html |title=Cannabis Testing Solutions |publisher=Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref>:
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| * potency and efficacy testing
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| * heavy metals testing
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| * moisture content analysis
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| * mycotoxins analysis
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| * pesticide testing
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| * residual solvents testing
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| * terpene testing
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| ===Instruments and methods===
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| The company suggests instrument options based on what type of testing will occur, via their [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/sites/ssi.shimadzu.com/files/Products/literature/Life_science/Shimadzu_Cannabis_Brochure.pdf cannabis testing brochure]. Additionally, they offer two advanced tools for research:
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| * [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/liquid-chromatography/nexera-uc-method-scouting.html Nexera UC]: a supercritical fluid extraction and supercriticial fluid chromatography liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry instrument
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| * [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/industry/environmental/maldi-id-plus.html MALDI iD-Plus]: a microbial identification system
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| ====Potency and efficacy testing====
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| * [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/liquid-chromatography/cannabis-analyzer.html Cannabis Analyzer for Potency]: a high-performance liquid chromatography instrument with three methods: high-throughput, high-sensitivity, and high-resolution
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| ====Heavy metals testing====
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| * [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/elemental-analysis/icpms-2030.html ICPMS-2030]: an inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy instrument
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| ====Moisture content analysis====
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| * [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/balances/moc63u-moisture-balance.html MOC63u Moisture Balance]: a moisture balance with five preset measurement programs
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| * [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/balances/moc-120h-moisture-balance.html MOC-120H Moisture Balance]: a moisture balance with nine preset measurement programs
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| ====Mycotoxins analysis====
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| * [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry/lcms-8050.html LCMS-8050]: a liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry instrument
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| ====Pesticide testing====
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| * [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/gas-chromatography-mass-spectrometry/gcms-tq8050-nx.html GCMS-TQ8050]: a triple quadrupole gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry instrument that can be paired with the [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/gas-chromatography-mass-spectrometry/aoc-6000.html AOC-6000] or [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/gas-chromatography/aoc-series.html AOC-20i] headspace autosamplers
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| * [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry/lcms-8050.html LCMS-8050]: a liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry instrument
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| ====Residual solvents testing====
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| * [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/gas-chromatography-mass-spectrometry/gcms-tq8050-nx.html GCMS-TQ8050]: a triple quadrupole gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry instrument that can be paired with the [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/gas-chromatography-mass-spectrometry/aoc-6000.html AOC-6000] or [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/gas-chromatography/aoc-series.html AOC-20i] headspace autosamplers
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| * [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/gas-chromatography/nexis-gc-2030.html Nexis GC-2030]: a gas chromatography instrument paired with the [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/gas-chromatography-mass-spectrometry/hs-20.html HS-20] headspace sampler
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| ====Terpene testing====
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| * [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/gas-chromatography-mass-spectrometry/gcms-tq8050-nx.html GCMS-TQ8050]: a triple quadrupole gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry instrument that can be paired with the [https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/gas-chromatography-mass-spectrometry/hs-20.html HS-20] headspace sampler and NIST Mass Spectral Library
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| ===Software===
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| * [https://www.shimadzu.com/an/data-net/index.html LabSolutions]: a suite of software tools that allows users to control instruments and view instrument data, and it can create and export files (spreadsheets) of instrument data that can be mapped to a database in an interfaced laboratory information management system (LIMS)
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| ==Sigma-Aldritch, Inc. / MilliporeSigma, Inc.==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/analytical-chromatography/food-safety/cannabis-testing.html
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| ''Note'': Sigma-Aldritch, Inc. was acquired by Millipore and became MilliporeSigma, Inc. The Sigma-Aldritch website is still active and demonstrates its cannabis testing materials; however, the website will likely change in the future.
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| Sigma-Aldritch, Inc., which has become MilliporeSigma, Inc., distributes lab materials and technologies for various industries. This includes the cannabis testing industry, with supplies like<ref name="SACCannPDF">{{cite web |url=https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/content/dam/sigma-aldrich/docs/Sigma-Aldrich/General_Information/1/cannabis-testing.pdf |format=PDF |title=Cannabis Testing: Quality You Can Trust |publisher=Sigma-Aldritch, Inc |date=March 2017 |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref>:
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| * chromatography columns
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| * certified reference materials
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| * solvents and reagents
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| * sample preparations kits
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| * laboratory equipment
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| See their [https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/content/dam/sigma-aldrich/docs/Sigma-Aldrich/General_Information/1/cannabis-testing.pdf cannabis testing catalog] for more details.
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| ==SPEX CertiPrep, Inc.==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.spexcertiprep.com/products/cannabis
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| SPEX CertiPrep, Inc. is a distributor of certified reference materials and sample preparation equipment for analytical spectroscopy. The company markets standards for many types of cannabis testing, as well a few sample preparation instruments such as mills and grinders. Consult their website for available supplies, as well as their [https://www.spexcertiprep.com/knowledge-base/catalogs/0123-164430-Cannabis_Flyer.pdf online standards catalog].
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| ==Thermo Fisher Scientific==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/products-and-services/promotions/industrial/cannabis-testing-canada.html
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| Thermo Fisher Scientific is a multi-divisional corporation that develops, manufactures, and distributes a wide variety of technologies for research and analytical laboratories. The company has begun marketing cannabis testing solutions to the Canadian market with its 2018 legalization campaign complete. Among its offerings are solutions for<ref name="TFCannaCan">{{cite web |url=https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/products-and-services/promotions/industrial/cannabis-testing-canada.html |title=Cannabis Testing in Canada |publisher=Thermo Fisher Scientific |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref>:
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| * potency and efficacy testing
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| * heavy metals testing
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| * mycotoxins analysis
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| * pesticide testing
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| * residual solvents testing
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| Aside from instruments, Thermo Fisher also lists a variety of chromatography columns and sample preparation kits for each type of testing. Consult the website for more on these items.
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| ===Instruments and methods===
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| The company suggests instrument options based on what type of testing will occur.<ref name="TFCannaCan" />
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| ====Potency and efficacy testing====
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| ====Pesticide testing====
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| * [https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/industrial/chromatography/liquid-chromatography-lc/hplc-uhplc-systems/vanquish-uhplc-systems.html Vanquish UHPLC Systems]: three different ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography instruments: Vanquish Horizon, Flex, and Duo
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| * [https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/industrial/chromatography/liquid-chromatography-lc/hplc-uhplc-systems/ultimate-3000-hplc-uhplc-systems.html UltiMate 3000 HPLC Systems]: high- and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography systems, with four different variations of preparation
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| * [https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/TSQ02-10002 TSQ Altis] and [https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/TSQ02-10001 TSQ Quantis]: liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry with triple-stage quadrupole instruments, with the Quantis having greater mass range
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| * [https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/IQLAAEGAAPFALGMAZR Q Exactive Hybrid]: liquid chromatography mass spectrometry that has "quadruple precursor ion selection with high-resolution, accurate-mass (HRAM) Orbitrap detection"
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| * [https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/ISQ7K-VPI ISQ 7000]: gas chromatography mass spectrometry with single quadrupole
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| * [https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/TSQ9K-VPI TSQ 9000]: gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry with triple quadrupole
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| * [https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/0725510 Exactive GC Orbitrap]: gas chromatography mass spectrometry with Orbitrap technology
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| * [https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/0725500 Q Exactive GC Orbitrap]: gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry with Orbitrap technology
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| ==VICAM==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': http://vicam.com/markets/mycotoxin-test/botanicals
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| VICAM, a subsidiary of Waters Corporation, develops and distribute mycotoxin testing supplies. While the company makes no mention of cannabis testing on its website, it does offer mycotoxin testing solutions for botanical products, primarily testing for<ref name="VICAMBotan">{{cite web |url=http://vicam.com/markets/mycotoxin-test/botanicals |title=Botanicals |publisher=VICAM |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref>:
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| * Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2, M1, and M2
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| * Ochratoxin A
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| ==Waters Corporation==
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| '''Main landing page for cannabis testing''': No specific cannabis page
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| Waters Corporation specialty measurement instruments for laboratories from a wide array of industries. Though the company doesn't have a specific cannabis landing page on its website, a search reveals numerous white papers about using its instruments in the cannabis testing realm. From those white papers Waters details that its instruments can handle cannabis testing activities such as<ref name="WatersBuild18">{{cite web |url=http://www.waters.com/webassets/cms/library/docs/720006394en.pdf |format=PDF |title=Building Laboratory Capacity to Ensure Cannabis Safety, Quality, and Efficacy |publisher=Waters Corporation |date=August 2018 |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="TranDeterm18">{{cite web |url=http://www.waters.com/webassets/cms/library/docs/720006373en.pdf |format=PDF |title=Determination of the Oregon Pesticide List in Cannabis Using a Simple Extraction Procedure with dSPE Cleanup and UPLC-MS/MS |author=Tran, K.; Twohig, M; Young, M. et al. |publisher=Waters Corporation |date=September 2018 |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="AubinSeparation18">{{cite web |url=http://www.waters.com/webassets/cms/library/docs/720006426en.pdf |format=PDF |title=Separation of 16 Cannabinoids in Cannabis Flower and Extracts Using a Reversed-Phase Isocratic HPLC Method |author=Aubin, A.J.; Layton, C.; Helmueller, S. |publisher=Waters Corporation |date=November 2018 |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="WatersMass17">{{cite web |url=http://www.waters.com/webassets/cms/library/docs/720006047en.pdf |format=PDF |title=Mass Confirmation of Cannabinoids in ''Cannabis sativa'' by Using HPTLC-QDa |publisher=Waters Corporation |date=July 2017 |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="GottardiUsing18">{{cite web |url=http://www.waters.com/webassets/cms/library/docs/720006363en.pdf |format=PDF |title=Using UPLC-MS/MS for the Determination of Carboxy-THC (cTHC) in Hair for Forensic Toxicology |author=Gottardi, M.; Ferron, F.; Lee, R. et al. |publisher=Waters Corporation |date=September 2018 |accessdate=22 November 2018}}</ref>:
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| * potency and efficacy testing
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| * pesticide testing
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| ===Instruments and methods===
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| Waters instrument options are based on what equipment was used for specific testing as indicated in its white papers. Additionally, Waters offers an extraction system for botanical matrices:
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| * [http://www.waters.com/waters/en_US/For-SFE-extraction-and-CO2-extraction/nav.htm?cid=134826287&locale=en_US SFE Bio-Botanical Extraction System]
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| ====Potency and efficacy testing====
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| * [http://www.waters.com/waters/en_US/ACQUITY-QDa-Mass-Detector-for-Chromatographic-Analysis/nav.htm?cid=134761404&locale=en_US ACQUITY QDa Mass Detector]: a mass detector that can bused in conjunction with UPLC, UPC<sup>2</sup>, and Alliance HPLC systems (see below) for mass confirmation of cannabinoids
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| * [http://www.waters.com/waters/en_US/Original-UPLC-UHPLC-system-with-sub-2-micron-particle-technology-for-separations/nav.htm?cid=514207&locale=en_US ACQUITY UPLC Systems]: an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography suite of systems, including the H-, I, and M-Class systems
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| * [http://www.waters.com/waters/en_US/ACQUITY-UPC2-System/nav.htm?cid=134658367&locale=en_US ACQUITY UPC<sup>2</sup> System]: an ultra-high-performance convergence chromatography system that uses CO<sub>2</sub> as a primary mobile phase component
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| * [http://www.waters.com/waters/en_US/Alliance-HPLC-System/nav.htm?cid=534293&locale=en_US Alliance HPLC System]: a high-performance liquid chromatography instrument, with integrated solvent and sample management
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| ====Pesticide testing====
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| * [http://www.waters.com/waters/en_US/Xevo-TQ-S-micro-Triple-Quadrupole-Mass-Spectrometry/nav.htm?cid=134798856&locale=en_US Xevo TQ-S micro] with an [http://www.waters.com/waters/en_US/Original-UPLC-UHPLC-system-with-sub-2-micron-particle-technology-for-separations/nav.htm?cid=514207&locale=en_US ACQUITY UPLC] system : an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry instrument with triple quadrupole
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