Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV
Analytical equipment for migration testing and contaminant analysis
- Gas chromatography with detectors (FID, WLD, FPD, NPD, ECD, PDD, element-specific detector EPED (Echelle Plasma Emission Detector) for F, CI, Br, J, S, C)
- Liquid chromatographs with automatic sampling systems and detectors (UV, diode-array, fluorescence, refractive index, ELSD)
- Gel permeation chromatography (GPC), preparative and analytical (for molecular weight determination)
- Accelerated solvent extraction (ASE/PLE)
- Coupled systems with high resolution GC-mass spectroscopy (HRGC/HRMS) (Thermo MAT-95)
- Coupled systems with low resolution GC-mass spectrometry (GC/MS, headspace-GC/MS, purge&trap-GC/MS, pyrolysis-GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, TOF-MS)
- DESI source for HPLC-MS for organic surface analysis
- LC-GC coupling for mineral oil analysis
- Scanning electron microscope (SEM) with energy dispersive x-ray microanalysis (EDX/RMA) and cryo-preparation
- Automated permeation measurement systems with GCs for organic substances and permanent gases
- Headspace, Purge & Trap, and SPME systems for measuring volatile substances
- A range of HPLC/MS/MS systems with APCI, APPI, HESI, and electrospray interfaces (triple quad, ion trap and linear trap, QTOF), additional ASAP and APGC interfaces for high resolution QTOF-MS (Waters Synapt G2-Si) for non-target screening of NIAS (non intentionally added substances)
- AFFFF (Asymmetric flow field-flow fractionation (AF4) for the separation and characterization of proteins, polymers, and nanoparticles
- Optical spectrometers (FT-IR, UV-vis)
- Aroma sensor
- Polymer analysis (molecular weight determination) via GPC
- Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry ICP-MS
- Xray fluorescence (XRF) for elemental analysis
- Safety laboratory for ultra trace analyses (e.g. PCBs, dioxins)
- Asymmetric flow field-flow fractionation (AF4) for the separation and characterization of proteins, polymers, and nanoparticles