i-GASATEK 6900 O2/CO2 Package Headspace Analyzer for MAP Packages

Oxygen and water vapor is the main factors influencing the product shelf-life. Some study found that, by controlling the composition ratio of the gas inside the packaging, products shelf-life can be extended or at least the quality of products can be improved. This has become the impetus of the rapid development and applications of barrier films. However, it is worth noting that the leak of gas filling inside the packaging (MAP and CAP packaging barely use oxygen to fill) will cause the increase in the proportion of oxygen. Furthermore, when filling in is completed, there will be a small amount of air remaining. Therefore the actual composition of the gas will be different from what expected. What would this problem cause? How to solve these problems? This article will analyze the relationship between the headspace gas analysis and the quality control of product packaging. The purchase tips of headspace gas analyzer will also be touched on.

Oxygen and carbon dioxide is the key point to headspace gas analysis.
Oxygen can not only damage the nutritional content of food (for example oxygen can oxidize oils and fats, it smells bad. Sometimes it is toxic). Under most circumstances, it is the conditions for the growth of bacteria (bacteria growth in food is the main reason for deterioration). But when the oxygen content is less than 2%, carbon dioxide levels in more than 7%, food and bacteria are in a state of hibernation, which can effectively extend the shelf life of food. Many drugs, such as low-cost iron salt, iodide, nitrite, unsaturated carbon chain and other types of organic drugs, can be slowly oxidized. Discoloration, smell, decomposition and deterioration will occur. Sometimes it is also toxic. Most of cosmetics contain fat ingredients. Non-saturated fat can easily cause oxidation and deterioration (rancidity), and oxygen is the most important external cause to rancidity.
Carbon dioxide gas is an important component to CAP packaging and MAP packaging. Its content is closely related to product shelf life length, and carbon dioxide content of the package is directly influencing carbonated drinks taste and quality. Drugs packaging also needs attention to the impact of carbon dioxide, because some drugs can combine with carbon dioxide in the air, resulting in deterioration. Examples are some hydroxide, oxide and the class of calcium drugs. They can absorb carbon dioxide and produce carbonate.

i-GASATEK 6900

Labthink i-GASATEK 6900 O2/CO2 Package Headspace Analyzer for MAP Packages can do the testing for the packages.

Technical Specification:
Test Gas:O₂ , CO₂
O2 Test Range:0~100%
CO2 Test Range:0~100%                       
CO2 Test Accuracy:±2% 

Features：
1.Equipped with auto lifting stand which makes the whole testing process, including sample piercing and gas analyzing, completely automatic
2.The instrument can adjust test space according to the height of the sample to test
3.Multiple testing modes are available for the user
4.i-GASATEK 6900 Package Headspace Analyzer is designed with filtering function which prevents the powder content within specimen to block instrument
5.The sensors for O2 and CO2 are supplied by the world famous brand to ensure reliable overall product performance
6.i-GASATEK 6900 O2/CO2 Package Headspace Analyzer for MAP Packages is equipped with four USB ports and dual Internet ports for convenient data transmission.

Detailed information,pls contact Emily Wu at sales#labthinkinternational.com or Tel: (+1) 617-830-2190
Our website is:http://www.labthinkinternational.com/

Labthink International, Inc. is a global enterprise that provides professional quality control solutions for packaging materials and products. Our headquarters is based in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, well-known for being the hub of technological innovations. Our core businesses include the R&D of laboratory testing instruments, packaging testing and test data processing services. We are dedicated to providing integrated professional quality control solutions for packaging manufacturers, food and beverage producers, medical and pharmaceutical companies, and daily chemical and printing industries. Our Greater Boston headquarters combines functions of the North America sales division, the R&D center, the packaging testing laboratory, and the customer services center and administrations.

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