Tin in Resin Analysis Using EDX　-Sn Screening Analysis Kit-

User Benefits

- The screening analysis package provides everything necessary for analysis including control samples and software. - EDX can simultaneously screen for tin (Sn), RoHS elements, antimony (Sb), and chlorine (Cl). - By using the PCEDX-Navi software, even novices can operate from judgment to report output.

Introduction

Organotin compounds have been used in a wide range of applications, including stabilizers and catalysts for resin products, ship bottom paints, antifouling agents, and preservatives. On the other hand, the toxicity of some organotin compounds has led to restrictions on their use around the world, such as the European Union's REACH regulations. Lists the organotin compounds specified as restrictions in the REACH regulations. The manufacture, import and use of articles containing these substances are restricted. In addition, six more organotin compounds and their reaction products have been designated as candidate substances for approval, which are required to be communicated to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and business partners. Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDX) can not perform qualitative or quantitative analysis of organotin compounds, but it can analyze the concentration of tin (Sn) as an element. Therefore, EDX enables screening analysis aimed at controlling total Sn concentrations in regulated organotin compounds. This application news introduces the flow of screening analysis of Sn using PCEDX-Navi software and examples of screening analysis of Sn in resins.

March 28, 2023 GMT