PAL System Micro-SPE Cartridges
PAL System Micro-SPE Cartridges

New PAL System μSPE Cartridges

The PAL µSPE cartridge stands for a miniaturized and robust SPE technology that allows reliable automation and reduction of used sample and solvent without compromising performance. The µSPE has therefore emerged as a new standard for extraction, purification, concentration or filtration for automated environmentally friendly analysis processes.

 

The new PAL System µSPE cartridge consists of two parts. The polymer material used is chemically inert and free from leachables. The outer part (1) provides a higher capacity and flexible volume for filter disks (3) and the sorbent material (4). The bottom outlet is designed to penetrate pre-slit septa and to deliver directly to LC injection ports. The inner plunger (2) provides critical functionality with the compression of the sorbent/filter layers, and a precise needle guide for safe and upright transport. An essential feature is the ability to withstand high pressure and prevent leakage around the syringe needle, which allows for faster loading of larger sample volumes. Applications range from food pesticides, water, and drug analysis to forensic and pharmacological applications.

Key functionality:

  • Septumless cartridge designs with patented sealing
  • High pressure rating (up to 10 bar)
  • Multiple elutions supported
  • Sorbent capacity: up to 100 mg packing possible
  • Chemically inert materials used 
  • Free of extractables & leachables
  • Designed to penetrate pre-slit septa of vials
  • Designed to elute directly into PAL System liquid injection ports

PAL System μSPE Cartridges Selection Guide with Publications

Cartridges

Pesticides Residue Analysis

 

Application Information

 

Publications

uSPE-GCQuE1-45-V 
PAL System uSPE cartridge 
GC QuEChERS sorbent mix 1, 45mg​
[C18, PSA, MgSO4]
108 pcs type 01-05B

 

µSPE cartridge for GC ammenable pesticides.
Follows AOAC 2007.01 methodology.

 

Steven Lehotay et al, 2022​
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2022.463596 

Amadeo Fernandez-Alba et al. 2023, open Access
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2023.463906

Mette Poulson et al., 2021​, open Access
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2021.462384

Fully Automated QuEChERS Extraction and Clean-up of Organophosphate
Pesticides in Orange Juice, Hübschmann et al, 2023

Performance Qualification Test  for PAL System µSPE GC QuEChERS-45-V  Cartridges 
 

uSPE-GCQuE2-44-V 
PAL System uSPE cartridge 
GC QuEChERS sorbent mix 2, 44mg​
[C18, PSA, MgSO4]
108 pcs type 01-19A

 

µSPE cartridge without Carbon for GC ammenable pesticides.
Follows AOAC 2007.01 methodology.

 

Steven Lehotay et al, 2022​
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2022.463596 

Amadeo Fernandez-Alba et al. 2023, open Access
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2023.463906

Mette Poulson et al., 2021​, open Access
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2021.462384

Fully Automated QuEChERS Extraction and Clean-up of Organophosphate
Pesticides in Orange Juice, Hübschmann et al, 2023

Performance Qualification Test  for PAL System µSPE GC QuEChERS-45-V  Cartridges 

uSPE-GCQuE3-45-V
PAL System uSPE cartridge
GC QuEChERS sorbent mix 3, 45mg​
[PSA, MgSO4]
108 pcs type 01-14A

 

µSPE cartridge for extraction of pesticides in general matrices.
Follows EN 15662 methodology

 

 

uSPE-LC-QuE1-30-T 
PAL System µSPE cartridge
LC & GC QuEChERS sorbent mix, 30mg​
[C18, Z-Sep, GCB]
96 pcs in blister type 01-03A

 

µSPE cartridge for pesticides in complex spice matrixes

 

Goon et al: Journal of AOAC International Vol. 103, No.1, 202
https://doi.org/10.5740/jaoacint.19-0202

Performance Qualification Test  for PAL System µSPE LC QuEChERS-30-T  Cartridges 

uSPE-SAX-50-V
PAL System µSPE cartridge
Strong Anion Exchange (SAX), 50mg​
for polar, anionic pesticides or other anionic compounds
108 pcs type 01-20A

 

for polar, anionic pesticides or other anionic compounds

 

Analysis of Highly Polar Pesticides  - Automated Micro-SPE Clean-up of Complex Food Matrices for LC-MS/MS
Florencia Jesús , Amadeo Rodríguez Fernández-Alba, Hans-Joachim Hübschmann

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