Small, Smart and Powerful – Anton Paar’s New MCP 150 Polarimeter Impresses with its Sophisticated Features

14 Jun 2015
Lois Manton-O'Byrne, PhD
Executive Editor

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Anton Paar, technology leader and innovator in polarimetry, launches the compact MCP 150. The polarimeter is a one-size-fits-all solution: although it is compact, it provides full 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, including electronic signature requirements.

If you want to determine the optical rotation of chiral substances easily and precisely, without sacrificing quality, the MCP 150 will perfectly suit your requirements. This new device offers a one-size-fits-all solution: although compact, it doesn’t cut down on features, such as an electronic signature capability satisfying 21 CFR Part 11. The easy-to-use touchscreen supports fast navigation with unparalleled simplicity, and multiple measurement capabilities and customized methods make both routine and unique measurements better than ever. To top it all off, this model is now equipped with enhanced accuracy (0.005 °OR) over the entire measuring range of ± 89.9 °OR.

The powerful Peltier temperature control guarantees fast and even temperature distribution within a temperature range of 15 °C to 35 °C, by enclosing the sample cell in a thick Peltier jacket.

With the intelligent ToolmasterTM technology, information on all relevant parameters is wirelessly transferred to the instrument. This eliminates user errors and ensures that every change is recorded in the audit trail. LIMS and FTP connectivity are fully supported.

The MCP 150 is the right choice for pharmaceutical applications, pharmacies, universities or the flavor and fragrance industry. In each of these areas, it can meet users’ needs, and do so in a fully traceable fashion. Beyond these applications, the number of industries in which the MCP 150 can be used is large and growing. When combined with Anton Paar density meters and refractometers to establish a powerful multi-parameter system, the applications are virtually limitless.

MCP 100 Modular Circular Polarimeter

Anton Paar

The MCP 100 polarimeter provides proven technology packed into a compact polarimeter which fits into any laboratory. The instrument is extremely easy to operate and also provides maximum comfort and high security. The combination of quality, all important features and modern data management makes MCP 100 the most efficient high precision compact polarimeter on the market. MCP 100 covers the application requirements of the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food and chemical industries as well as those of general R&D and medical applications.

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PolarimetryPolarimetry is the measurement and interpretation of the polarization of transverse waves such as radio or light. Typically polarimetry is performed on waves that have traveled through or have been reflected, refracted, or diffracted by a material in order to characterize that object. Polarimetry can be used to measure various optical properties of a material, including linear and circular birefringence, and linear and circular dichroism.Chiral CompoundsDrug TestingIt is essential to test the efficacy and toxicity of drugs at every stage of their development to ensure that a pharmaceutical product is fit for purpose and safe for use before reaching the stage of mass production and distribution.Food TestingFood testing refers to a variety experiments including PCR, mass spectrometry, processing, QuEChERS, analyzing and Kjeldahl.PharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticals are medicinal drugs used in healthcare to diagnose, prevent, cure and treat illnesses. Pharmaceuticals that are excreted after use appear in wastewater and can have detrimental effects on the environment.