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Range | Method | Kit Catalog No. |
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0-2.50 ppm | Methylene Blue | I-2017 |
Method
Detergents can be introduced into the water supply by industry, soap manufacturers, and private households. Environmental analysts often include a determination of anionic detergents when assessing surface water pollution.
The methylene blue active substances (MBAS) method is used in a 3-minute procedure to measure anionic detergents in the 0-3 ppm (mg/L) range. The procedure features a unique extraction/sampling technique that eliminates several steps required in other test procedures and provides increased sensitivity.Anionic detergents react with methylene blue to form a blue-colored complex that is extracted into an immiscible organic solvent. Results are expressed in ppm (mg/L) as linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), equivalent weight 325.
Shelf-life: The shelf-life of R-9400 is 5 months and of R-9404 and R-9423 is 8 months. We recommend stocking quantities accordingly.