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LABSOLUTIONS
OXITEST
Oxidation Test Reactor
The Innovative Solution
for Oxidative Stability Studies
Directly on the Whole Sample
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Chemical reactions occurring OXITEST Oxidation Test Reactor Must be connected to
between atmospheric oxygen and PC
The OXITEST is the perfect response for accelerated oxidation ABCD
OXITEST Oxidation Test Reactor
sensitive components of raw stability tests, both on raw materials and finished products,
without the need for any preliminary fat separation. PC can be connected to
materials or finished products are It can test the oxidation stability on various sample types, being
the optimal solution especially designed for R&D, Product
some of the most important Development and Quality Control labs in food, cosmetic and
petrochemical industries.
causes of product degradation.
Fat oxidation is recognised as one
of the main factors affecting Titanium sample
holders offer
sample shelf-life, even for low fat excellent chemical
resistance and
temperature
products, causing product homogeneity.
rancidity by the formation of off-
flavours due to aliphatic aldehydes
or other volatile compounds.
Therefore, the oxidation stability is
one of the most important
characteristics to be evaluated
during product development and
control.
Two separate
titanium chambers
in order to test the
same sample in
duplicate or different
samples at the same
time.
AOCS Official Method Cd 12c-16
PC control for representative results
OXITEST is controlled via PC;
tests are performed directly on
the whole sample without the need
for preliminary fat separation.
The OXITEST speeds up the oxidation process because of the two accelerating factors,
temperature and oxygen pressure, usually set at 90 °C and 6 bars, according to the most common
applications. The instrument measures the absolute pressure change inside the two chambers,
monitoring the oxygen uptake by reactive components in the sample and automatically generates
an IP value.
Features and Benefits
Suitable for oxidation stability in foods, oils and fats
Analysis on the whole sample, without preliminary fat separation
Accelerated test, obtained in a relatively short period of time
PC-controlled, programmable for unattended operation
User friendly interface
Oxidation stability without the need of expensive and environmental hazardous reagents
Linear correlation between OXITEST and peroxide tests
Based on ASTM D942 method
In order to obtain a visible oxidation flex, the sample tested should contain at least 4-5% of fat.
When product degradation is mainly due to the loss of the aromatic components and the oxidation
flex is not visible, information on the product oxidation can be achieved by combining OXITEST
with the gas-chromatographic technique.
Up to 4 OXITEST units can be connected to the same PC, remaining completely independent
of each other to increase the productivity and flexibility.
Validation procedure on OXITEST for the EVALUATION OF FOOD OXIDATIVE STABILITY by using
EURACHEM GUIDELINES.
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OXISoftTM SOFTWARE
Results
Induction Period (IP) 14h 46min (Graphical method)
Test duration 21h 00min
Curve 1 Y = -0,003X +6,18 Curve 2 Y = -1,575X +29,43
What is an IP?
7,0 The test allows the sample oxidation curve
to be obtained, characterized by an
6,0 Induction Period (IP).
Pressure (bar)
5,0 The Induction Period is the time required to
reach the starting point of oxidation,
corresponding to either a level of detectable
4,0
rancidity or a sudden change in the rate of
oxidation.
3,0
The longer the Induction Period, the
2,0 higher the stability against oxidation
over time.
1,0
00:00 02:24 04:48 07:12 09:36 12:00 14:24 16:48 19:12 21:00 The operator can create test reports for a
14:46 single test or compare different analyses for
Time (hh:mm) a better interpretation of the data.
OXISoft™ is available in different languages and comes with a pre-installed library of methods related to a wide range of sample types.
The operator can use and modify them, or create his own methods. Many parameters can be investigated, including:
- REPEATABILITY TEST: a series of tests run on the same sample or standard to verify its IP period, to calculate accuracy and repeatability of the data.
- FRESHNESS TEST: to verify the quality of different lots, for example of the same raw material, and compare them. This is a valuable information if we
think that the product freshness is related to the cost of raw materials.
- FORMULAS COMPARISON: what is required to identify the most stable formula of a finished product, under the same conditions.
By comparing the results, OXISoft™ will be able to automatically distinguish the best formula, easily recognizable by the higher IP, for R&D applications
on food products.
- PACKAGING COMPARISON: particularly useful for testing which packaging maintains the product in the freshest condition.
- IP DURING AGEING: same samples are tested at different times to fix the linear equation and the decreasing of the Induction period with the going by of the time.
- ESTIMATED SHELF LIFE TEST: it is possible to have a prediction of oxidation stability during the shelf life. By following a dedicated procedure and
testing the same product at different temperatures, in the case of a linear equation, the operator can extrapolate and estimate the oxidation stability of the
sample even at room temperature.
...before the analysis
The samples are weighed in titanium sample holders and placed into the two independent titanium chambers,
where temperature and oxygen pressure are automatically adjusted to by the software according to the entered
data.
...during the analysis
In the main window the user can continuously check the instrument status, pressure and the temperature on the
right side of the page.
Up to 4 OXITEST can be managed by the same software at the same time, for the maximum productivity.
The real time graph constantly shows the progress of the analysis.
...after the analysis
Once the analysis is completed, the operator will find all the test information in the main window, with graph,
info about the method and results. All analysis data are stored into databases and can be exported in .xls, .txt
and .csv format to PC or LIMS.
The operator can also create test reports for a single test or report a comparison between multiple analyses for
a better interpretation of the data.
All the results and reports can be output to a printer or saved for GLP compliance.
Results can be output to a printer.
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Fields of Application and Samples
OXITEST works directly on the whole sample without the need for preliminary fat separation, ensuring representative results on solid,
semi-solid and liquid samples, raw and finished products:
Food and Feed - fresh and processed meat, nuts, chips, dessert, dried fruit, feed products, pasta sauce, mayonnaise, dressings and
edible oils.
Petrochemicals - biofuels and biodiesel.
Cosmetics - creams, lotions, balm and oils.
Food, feed and beverage Environmental industry Pharmaceutical and chemical
industry industry
INSTRUMENT POWER SUPPLY CODE No SUPPLIED WITH
OXITEST 230 V / 50- 60 Hz F30900248
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CODE No 10002948 10003134 10001985* 10001984*
OXITEST USB cable Sample holder Spacer
OXISoftTM
OXITEST IQ/OQ Manual A00000242 Software
* OXITEST is supplied with 6 space holders and 4 spacers.
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OXITEST
Number of oxidation chambers: 2
Capacity single chamber: up to 100 ml
Interface: USB
Power: 900 W
Power supply: 230 V / 50-60 Hz
Weight: 16.5 Kg (36.3 lb)
Dimension (WxHxD): 365x190x485 mm (14.6x7.6x19.4 in)
PERFORMANCE
Temperature range: from room temp. to 110°C
Pressure range: 0 -8 bar
SAFETY
Overpressure: safety valve
Out-range temperature: visual alarm
Damaged probe: visual alarm
Constant Commitment to
Knowledge Development
Your authorized agent:
Rev.00 10 2017
We reserve the right to make technical alterations
We do not assume liability for errors in printing, typing or transmission
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20865 Usmate (MB) Italy NY 11716 - U.S.
Tel. +39 039 628811 Tel. +1 631 573 6002
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