Fresh off our success at AWT 2024 we held the annual family picnic at our office in Hanover, PA. The (slightly) cooler weather offered a nice chance for everyone to get together and celebrate our recent accomplishments.
The picnic was a fantastic fall-themed event featuring photos, food, games, and door prizes. For the children, there were games, face painting, and an inflatable slide! We also had Frank Lecrone (CEO/President) speak at the event and provide an update on the company.
We’d like to thank everyone on the team who helped organize and set up this party. From making phone calls, organizing, purchasing, setting up, and tearing down, your efforts are noticed and appreciated!
Scroll down to see some photos from the event!
We recently exhibited at AWT 2024, a show for the water treatment industry organized by The Association of Water Technologies (AWT). For those not familiar with the organization, AWT is the voice of the global water treatment industry with the goal of supporting the viability, growth, and development of its members and the water treatment industry. As a manufacturer and distributor of water test kits, reagents, equipment, and water-focused technology products, we have always supported AWT’s mission. During our years of membership, we have been involved in training seminars, tradeshows, committee meetings, and other fun events.
During this year’s award ceremony, we were honored with AWT’s 2024 Supplier of the Year Award. CEO and President Frank Lecrone was present to receive the award. We became the first business in AWT history to win Supplier of the Year twice. Our first time winning the award was in 2010. In the 14 years since that achievement, AquaPhoenix has grown immensely, offering more products and services in a wider area than ever before. We are proud to have received this award and would like to thank everyone on our team who has worked hard to make us a leader in the water treatment industry.
This year we were particularly excited to attend AWT because we have been busy since the last show. We had a lot of products to show off and announcements to make. The launch of our new online store has made ordering from us simpler than ever and shopping more convenient, On the test kit & reagent side we had the new HR CHEMets® test kits from CHEMetrics which feature a simpler way to test at high ranges. On the technology side, we are informing customers that we are providing free connections for controllers to our Aliquot software. And finally, the equipment team showed off various panel designs and reminded everyone that no job is too custom for us!
AWT is a fantastic show and organization offering a terrific way to stay in touch with the industry. We hope to see you at the show in 2025, but you can reach us any time on our website.
-Written by Zachary Waszczak, September 2024
With the launch of HR (High Range) CHEMets® and the discontinuation of VACUettes®, some testing ranges have been modified to better accommodate common uses of our test kits. To keep things simple, the table below suggests up to two HR CHEMets® kits that cover key portions of the testing range previously covered by the discontinued VACUettes kit. Please note that we still offer standard CHEMets kits, which start at 0 ppm.
Most of the new HR CHEMets test kits come with color comparators that have several ranges listed. The kit instructions will indicate which scale to use for your kit. If you need to test ranges on two different scales, you can do so by visiting catalog.aquaphoenixsci.com, searching for the HR CHEMets kit that covers your desired range, and scrolling to the bottom of the page to find the appropriate MiniPet® or syringe listed in the Related Products section, and performing the test with that Minipet® or sryinge instead. You can also contact technical service for assistance with determining your needs.
If you were previously using a VACUettes test kit, you will need to purchase a new HR CHEMets® test kit, as the VACUettes® kit components and color comparator are not compatible.
A PDF version of this table is available as well : VACUettes to HR CHEMets Recommendations
Analyte | Discontinued VACUettes® Catalog # | Discontinued VACUettes® Measurement Range | HR CHEMets® Measurement Range | New HR CHEMets Kit Catalog # | New Refill Catalog # |
Ammonia | K-1420D | 0-125 & 0-2500 ppm | 0-2000 ppm & 0 – 10,000 ppm | K-1430D | R-1402 + A-0171 |
Ammonia | K-1510D | 0-30 & 30-300 ppm | 5-50 ppm | K-1520D | R-1501 |
25-250 ppm | K-1520A | R-1501 | |||
Ammonia | K-1510A | 0-60 & 60-600 ppm | 25-250 ppm | K-1520A | R-1501 |
125-1250 ppm | K-1520B | R-1501 + A-0171 | |||
Ammonia | K-1510B | 0-120 & 120-1200 ppm | 25-250 ppm | K-1520A | R-1501 |
125-1250 ppm | K-1520B | R-1501 + A-0171 | |||
Ammonia | K-1510C | 0-1000 & 1000-10,000 ppm | 125-1250 ppm | K-1520B | R-1501 + A-0171 |
1000-10,000 ppm | K-1520C | R-1501 + A-0171 | |||
Chlorine | K-2504D | 0-25 & 0-125 ppm | 0-25 ppm | K-2520D | R-2500 |
0-125 ppm | K-2520A | R-2500 | |||
Chlorine | K-2504A | 0-50 & 0-250 ppm | 0-125 ppm | K-2520A | R-2500 |
0-500 ppm | K-2520B | R-2500 + A-0171 | |||
Chlorine | K-2504B | 0-100 & 0-500 ppm | 0-125 ppm | K-2520A | R-2500 |
0-500 ppm | K-2520B | R-2500 + A-0171 | |||
Chlorine | K-2504C | 0-400 & 0-2000 ppm | 0-500 ppm | K-2520B | R-2500 + A-0171 |
0-2000 ppm | K-2520C | R-2500 + A-0171 | |||
Hydrazine | K-5005C | 0-500 ppm | 0-500 ppm | K-5020C | R-5005 + A-0171 |
Hydrazine | K-5005D | 0-12.5 ppm | 0-12.5 ppm | K-5020D | R-5005 |
Hydrogen Peroxide | K-5510D | 0-25 & 30-300 ppm | 5-50 ppm | K-5520D | R-5510 |
25-250 ppm | K-5520A | R-5510 | |||
Hydrogen Peroxide | K-5510A | 0-50 & 60-600 ppm | 25-250 ppm | K-5520A | R-5510 |
125-1250 ppm | K-5520B | R-5510 + A-0171 | |||
Hydrogen Peroxide | K-5510B | 0-100 & 120-1200 ppm | 25-250 ppm | K-5520A | R-5510 |
125-1250 ppm | K-5520B | R-5510 + A-0171 | |||
Hydrogen Peroxide | K-5510C | 0-1000 & 12,000 ppm | 125-1250 ppm | K-5520B | R-5510 + A-0171 |
1000-10,000 ppm | K-5520C | R-5510 + A-0171 | |||
Iron (Total & Soluble) | K-6010D | 0-30 & 30-300 ppm | 10-100 ppm | K-6020D | R-6001 |
50-500 ppm | K-6020A | R-6001 | |||
Iron (Total & Soluble) | K-6010A | 0-60 & 60-600 ppm | 50-500 ppm | K-6020A | R-6001 |
250-2500 ppm | K-6020B | R-6001 + A-0171 | |||
Iron (Total & Ferrous) | K-6210D | 0-30 & 30-300 ppm | 10-100 ppm | K-6220D | R-6201 |
Nitrite | K-7004B | 0-300 ppm | 0-250 ppm | K-7020B | R-7002 + A-0171 |
Nitrite | K-7004C | 0-3000 ppm | 0-2000 ppm | K-7020C | R-7002 + A-0171 |
Phenols | K-8012D | 0-30 & 0-350 ppm | 0-300 ppm | K-8020D | R-8012 |
Phosphate (ortho) | K-8510D | 0-30 & 30-300 ppm | 10-100 ppm | K-8520D | R-8510 |
Sulfide | K-9510D | 0-30 & 30-300 ppm | 5-50 ppm | K-9520D | R-9510 |
25-250 ppm | K-9520A | R-9510 | |||
Sulfide | K-9510A | 0-60 & 60-600 ppm | 25-250 ppm | K-9520A | R-9510 |
125-1250 ppm | K-9520B | R-9510 + A-0171 | |||
Sulfide | K-9510B | 0-120 & 120-1200 ppm | 25-250 ppm | K-9520A | R-9510 |
125-1250 ppm | K-9520B | R-9510 + A-0171 | |||
Sulfide | K-9510C | 0-1200 & 1200-12,000 ppm | 125-1250 ppm | K-9520B | R-9510 + A-0171 |
1000-10,000 ppm | K-9520C | R-9510 + A-0171 |
Written by: Zachary Waszczak, August 2024
AquaPhoenix Scientific’s very own Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Brian Katarski, sat down with Trace Blackmore to discuss effective feedback strategies on episode 374 of the Scaling UP! H2O Podcast. Brian’s extensive experience in sales, marketing, and the water industry has provided him with insight on how to effectively gather and utilize feedback from within and outside the company. This system of seeking and implementing feedback is a pillar of AquaPhoenix’s company culture.
In episode 374 of the Scaling UP! H2O podcast, Brian discusses the process of building a healthy feedback culture and the pitfalls to avoid. Topics include encouraging an open mindset, avoiding justifying criticism, focusing on positive and negative feedback, and working to prevent confirmation bias.
Brian explains the five key steps to starting and maintaining a feedback process. From identifying what you want to track, analyzing the data, and acting on the provided feedback, Brian provides a comprehensive guide to leveraging feedback for improvement. “First off, what do you want to know? What information are you trying to get from them?” Brian emphasizes the importance of having a clear objective from the start.
Beyond having a feedback program is creating a culture that supports the program and encourages the feedback loop. Brian talks about building an environment where feedback is valued and acted upon, something AquaPhoenix works towards daily. “The biggest piece to it is if you want to encourage this long-term over time is you have to respond to the feedback. You can’t just ignore it.”
Finally Brian suggests using multiple methods to get feedback. This ensures varied responses and reaching different audiences. “You’ve got to try some different tactics and different things to try to reach certain people. Sometimes it’s a quick paper survey, maybe you send an email, or a link with your service reports.”
To hear Brian Katarski’s full interview and gain valuable insights on building a feedback culture, visit www.ScalingUpH2O.com/374 or listen on your favorite podcast player.
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Many businesses need to measure the concentration of iron in water. Beverage, drinking water, textile, and laundry industries measure iron to prevent discoloration and off-flavors that it can cause. Oil, gas, mining, boiler, and cooling water applications measure iron as it can lead to harmful scaling or indicate corrosion of metal components. Aquaculture businesses will measure iron as high concentrations can be toxic to health and growth of their crop. If a business isn’t measuring iron in their processes, it is likely being measured in the wastewater it generates. While the need for reliable iron test kits is obvious, deciding which test kit is right for you can be difficult due to the chemistry of iron.
Iron naturally exists in three different chemical oxidation states, Fe0 for metallic elemental iron, ferrous (Fe2+) and ferric (Fe3+). Depending on conditions such as the levels of oxygen in the water and pH, most natural waters contain some ratio of ferrous and ferric iron, including insoluble forms (particulate and colloidal) that are predominantly ferric — all of which adds up to the Total Iron.
Total Iron = Ferrous Iron + Ferric Iron (Includes ALL insoluble forms)
CHEMetrics offers two methods for the analysis of iron: 1,10-phenanthroline and ferric thiocyanate. Each is referring to the name of the complexing agent that detects dissolved iron by forming a colored compound. The 1,10-phenanthroline method is most commonly used, while the ferric thiocyanate test is most often used for oil & gas applications where iron is measured in brine solutions.
The 1,10-phenanthroline method can provide you with 4 different iron measurements.
Each type of iron is a different measurement that can be useful to a water treatment professional.
All phenanthroline-based iron test kits (K-6010, K-6003, K-6210, K-6203) offered by CHEMetrics include an A-6000 Activator Solution containing the reducing agent thioglycolic acid which is effective at dissolving and converting insoluble forms of iron to the ferrous state. A well-ventilated work area is strongly advised due to the odor.
There is one key stipulation to this procedure. The A-6000 Activator solution is incompatible with samples containing molybdates (MoO42-). Also, samples containing nitrites (NO2–) must first be fully treated with A-9600 (Sulfamic acid) BEFORE performing the A-6000 procedure.
The Total Iron test procedure is designed to provide a reasonable estimate of the total iron profile of the water sample by pre-treating it with A-6000 Activator Solution for a 4-minute reaction time. This promotes the dissolution of particulate iron and its conversion to the ferrous form.
In environmental monitoring applications, USEPA guidelines require digesting the sample in strong acid which provide more aggressive conditions prior to analysis that will ensure a more complete total iron recovery. For high frequency testing, analysts can evaluate the disparity of results obtained with and without acid digestion to decide if the additional time expense is justified for future analyses.
Total iron measurements are often made for boiler and cooling water system monitoring, general water quality, safety, and environmental regulatory compliance.
If the goal is to only measure the concentration of ferrous iron (Fe2+) in your water sample, use the K-6210 or K-6203 test kits. The 1,10-phenanthroline readily forms an intense reddish orange complex with ferrous iron. This reagent is sealed inside CHEMetrics K-6210/6203 CHEMets® and Vacu-vials® ampoules.
Ferrous iron is the most soluble form of iron. Measuring ferrous iron is common when you only want to measure the dissolved iron in your sample. This is particularly important in water treatment or applications where you are anticipating the iron to precipitate out of the solution and want to know how much there will be. Measuring ferrous iron may also be necessary for determining the concentration of ferric iron (Fe3+). The general procedure to indirectly measure ferric iron is to subtract the ferrous iron test result from the measured Total Iron / Soluble Iron test result.
Estimating Ferric Iron requires two test results and then a calculation. The two tests can be performed with either K-6210 or K-6203.
To measure ferric iron by the 1,10-phenanthroline method, the Total Iron must first be determined, then Ferrous Iron Only, and finally you need to subtract Ferrous Iron Only from Total Iron.
Estimate of Ferric Iron = Total Iron – Ferrous Only
To calculate Total Iron, follow the same procedure listed under the Measuring Total Iron section. As previously stated, the Total Iron test procedure involves converting ferric iron to the ferrous state using a suitable reducing agent. Analysts should be aware, however, there are insoluble ferric iron forms that have refractory characteristics. This means they resist conversion to the ferrous iron form. Examples of unreactive iron minerals are magnetite and ferrite. In that situation samples must be digested (refluxed or boiled) in strong acids to bring those forms of iron into solution.
Once you have your Total Iron measurement, you need to measure Ferrous Iron using the procedure detailed under Measuring Ferrous Iron Only. Finally, you subtract the ferrous iron measurement from the total iron measurement to calculate your Ferric Iron content.
Ferric iron is most frequently measured to assess corrosion. Since it is insoluble it is most likely to clog filters and pipes. Routine monitoring can help prevent damage to industrial infrastructure. It is also commonly measured in environmental applications as the iron can react with pollutants and is an indicator of biological activity.
The K-6010/K-6003 ampoules contain another component in addition to 1,10 phenanthroline. This chemical component is called hydroxylamine hydrochloride which is a mild reducing agent, making it suitable for measuring all iron species that are readily solubilized. These tests are best for water samples that are not expected to have significant levels of unreactive insoluble iron.
At first glance you may think soluble iron and ferrous iron are the same measurement, but there is a key difference. The Ferrous Iron test does not contain hydroxylamine hydrochloride, so it will not be able to solubilize compounds with refractory characteristics and will not measure any type of insoluble iron.
Examples of suitable sample matrices that are applicable to K-6001/6003 test kits:
If you obtain a value that is significantly lower than expected (e.g. based on historical data), it implies the presence of other interfering oxidizing compounds or that a more rigorous procedure is needed: Total Iron Procedure with / without acid digestion.
This test is best conducted by experienced operators who understand their testing conditions well.
All of the CHEMetrics iron test kits are available on the AquaPhoenix estore along with other testing supplies. If you need further assistance or have a question, please reach out to our Technical Services team.
–Written by: Harris Handoko and Zachary Waszczak, July 2024
Since the launch of Aliquot we have had customers eagerly sign up from various industries and locations. From water treaters of all sizes to local governments, we have been busy providing customized software packages to meet our customers’ business needs. We have received a lot of kind words from our customers, but one client had a bit more to say than usual.
Our client is a leader in water management, purification, and treatment systems with over 30 years of experience. Since their business works in most facets of water treatment, including steam generation, cooling, ultra-pure, wastewater, and even desalination, they needed a single software that could fit all their jobs. They also requested professionally styled reports that could be given to customers regardless of their industry as they work in. With industries including, tourism, agriculture, healthcare, government, and the energy sector.
With their goals understood our team set to work explaining the abilities of Aliquot and how our software and app could help them achieve their goals of efficiently and sustainably meeting their clients’ water management needs while providing the greatest value possible. To that end, we covered the ability to measure chemical inventory, the ability to calculate total time spent at a job, and to monitor the services provided. We also provided demos and instructions on how to generate professional looking reports with our templates and the possibility of a dashboard for their customers to log in to.
After some time with the Aliquot software we sat down to ask them a few questions about their experience and how our business and field-use software impacted their business.
A: It’s a tool that helps us organize the information about our services, be able to better visualize the results and control the quality of the service provided. It helps us in the control of chemical products through inventory management. We currently use Flex Reports a lot, for a variety of reports beyond service or operator reports.
A: The possibility of being able to monitor the work of field engineers, knowing if the services are being carried out in a timely manner and the time that these services have lasted. The consumption of chemical products with their future projection has also been useful for budgeting them. The possibility of connecting online analysis equipment and being able to combine automatic results with the specific results of field engineers, for quality control.
A: The ability to have the reports the same day the service was performed, the timeliness of the information has been a fundamental key. Other aspects, such as the possibility of knowing the consumption of chemical products or water consumption with its future projection, which allows the “inventory summary” have also been very well received.
A: “Potential clients have been surprised by the use of the platform and the ability to have a special application for the services provided on site. The possibility of having the information in the cloud and being able to access it at any time and having an adequate record of when the services have been performed, has been very positive for the acquisition of new clients.”
A: “[Aliquot] allows us to offer clients real-time information on the results of analyzes and services performed in the field, with clear and easy-to-understand reports.”
A: “It allows us to improve our services, adding timely results at no cost, with reports made on the same day of the service, with results reports with graphs and system history for a better understanding of the quality of the service provided.”
A: The fact of making the reports directly in Aliquot, and that they are ready to send once finished, without having to prepare an electronic sheet with the format of a report and send by email, in addition to being able to have the graphs and history of the system to prepare the “customer review reports” has saved a lot of office time for field engineers.
Aliquot was designed for water treaters of all sorts and is applicable to any industry or use case. Aliquot was purposefully built to help maximize efficiency by helping you understand and utilize the data you are collecting. Generate reports that tell the whole story and satisfy your clients questions, keep a secure log of data in the cloud, and help keep team efficiency up by seeing how long tasks take at each jobsite. You have the data already, Aliquot will help you leverage it into actionable insights to take your company to new heights. Schedule your demo today.
We are excited to announce that AquaPhoenix’s President and CEO, Frank Lecrone III was selected as one of Greater Philadelphia’s Entrepreneurs of the Year by EY! This award has been distributed by EY for nearly four decades, with the goal of recognizing the success of those with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. This award puts Frank amongst many other esteemed individuals who have won throughout the years.
Frank was elected by a panel of judges who were looking at entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, impact, as well as other factors. They also recognized the success AquaPhoenix Scientific has had in offering a reliable source of testing supplies, lab supplies, reagents, and equipment to water treaters. Since the beginning of AquaPhoenix Scientific, Frank has worked to instill the company with core values to keep the team focused and on the forefront of safety, quality control, and customer service. These goals are summed up in a simple list and are still upheld by AquaPhoenix Scientific today:
He ensured these values would be carried through the company by hiring driven individuals that shared the same values. He also encouraged continuous improvement within the organization. Constructive criticism, critical thinking, and an openness to change were encouraged from the very beginning.
Frank’s values played a large part in being named Entrepreneur of the Year as well as AquaPhoenix’s continued success. His hard work and focus on building a company designed with values first has led to a great company with a fantastic team that works to improve every day. Thank you for your efforts, Frank and congratulations on the award! If you are interested in joining our fantastic team you can find more information on our join us page.
-Written by Zachary Waszczak
The water industry faces unique challenges that makes ordinary software difficult to fit into their workflow. Companies that focus on water services often cover several jobsites that have their own water quality needs, equipment, and reporting requirements. To meet all the demands of such work requires extensive customizing of software or purchasing multiple packages of software. We designed Aliquot to meet the needs of companies working in the water industry. Whether you are in wastewater, drinking water, cooling towers, boilers, water conditioning, or any business that requires water quality data, Aliquot can improve data management, collaborate with your team, and expedite reporting.
Aliquot works while your hands are getting dirty at the jobsite. Aliquot is a cloud-based platform that allows you to log water quality data directly into the app. No more transcription errors or duplicate entries going from hastily written notes in the field to the formal report. The mobile Aliquot app allows you to immediately see the last three data points and view your custom reports. With this functionality you can make informed decisions without having to return to the office or pull out your laptop. Manage your business in the office or while performing field service.
Aliquot can also help you improve the quality of your data. If a data point seems strange, operators can record a note on it with our voice-to-text function. You can also require signatures of operators after data entry to ensure compliance. The app is programmed to handle data from multiple sources including: online analyzers, sensors, probes, or even test kits.
With Aliquot all of your data and reports are in one secure place. With one central location for data logging, reporting, and controller administration, you can be certain your team has the latest information for their work.
Manage your team by creating automated email alerts for specific water quality parameters allowing for operators to arrive before a disaster occurs. Generate custom QR codes so your team can open the app on the right screen every time. Direct your employees with map-based visualizations for each worksite. You can even map out the most efficient route through the area.
With Aliquots ability to integrate with controllers on site, you can prevent costly return trips to adjust settings. Our team of professionals can help connect the app to most controllers, allowing you to adjust settings from anywhere. You can be alerted to a water quality problem and make the necessary dosing adjustments in the Aliquot app.
Using Aliquot’s more efficient workflow designs and tools you can guide your team through accounts big and small.
Generating reports can be one of the most time-consuming aspects of the job. Different areas, such as boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater, require specific types of data presentation. With Aliquot’s centralized data system, report generation becomes automated. You only need to create the necessary graph once, and it will automatically update with the latest data. This template can then be used across various job sites. Specifically designed for the water industry, Aliquot enables the generation of service reports, equipment surveys, site audits, inspection checklists, and other compliance-required reports. Our one-touch reporting feature allows you to create images of your graphs and visualizations, which can be directly attached to emails. This keeps your customers informed, satisfied, and reassured that your treatment processes are functioning as intended.
AquaPhoenix strives to be your one source for water quality supplies and reagents. With Aliquot we can be your one source for data management software. Aliquot is scalable business software designed with industrial water treatment in mind. It is customizable and capable of growing alongside your needs. Log data, generate reports, connect to on-site water controllers, and manage your team all in one app. Schedule a demo today to see how Aliquot can integrate into your current workflow to start saving you time and money on every job.
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Summer 2024 launch of a new way to test at high concentrations, High Range or HR CHEMets! These direct-read test kits offer rapid results without compromising the simplicity you expect when running a CHEMetrics test.
HR CHEMets Test Kits are direct-read colorimetric visual test kits offering high range concentration testing. They use the same self-filling vacuum-sealed ampoule as a standard CHEMets test with a step by step procedure that accomplishes sample dilution using a syringe or a MiniPet®*. If you’ve performed one of our tests before, you are ready to use an HR CHEMets test!
HR CHEMets utilize a syringe or a fixed volume pipet, called a MiniPet®*, to measure an accurate aliquot of your sample. Simply transfer the stipulated volume to your sample cup, fill the sample cup with distilled water to the indicated line, snap the HR CHEMets ampoule in the sample, and use the color comparator to get your result. The VACUettes test procedure step involving transferring the sample to the micro test tube has been eliminated from the HR CHEMets test procedure. No additional labware is needed.
The HR CHEMets kits offer the same test methods that you have been utilizing in the VACUettes kits, so you don’t have to worry about new interference. The HR CHEMets offer new testing ranges to better align with applications in various industries.
A list of the HR CHEMets kits is provided at the end of this article.
HR CHEMets will be available on our website and can be ordered via phone at 800.356.3072 or email at orders@aquaphoenixsci.com. You can also contact your AquaPhoenix sales representative to place an order.
As we launch HR CHEMets we will be phasing out VACUettes test kits. While VACUettes have served us well, we believe that HR CHEMets offer more value, simplicity, flexibility and reliability for high range water analysis. We thank you for your loyalty and support during this change. We are confident that that these products will meet or exceed your testing needs. As always, feel free to contact us if we can assist you in finding the most appropriate product for your application.
*MiniPet is a registered trademark of Tricontinent Scientific, Inc.
Old Part # | New Part # | Analyte | Measurement Range (ppm) | Refill Catalog # |
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K-1420D | K-1430D | Ammonia | 0-2000 & 0-10,000 | R-1402 + A-0171 |
K-1510A | K-1520D | Ammonia | 5-50 | R-1501 |
K-1510B | K-1520A | Ammonia | 25-250 | R-1501 |
K-1510C | K-1520B | Ammonia | 125-1250 | R-1501 + A-0171 |
K-1510D | K-1520C | Ammonia | 1000-10,000 | R-1501 + A-0171 |
K-2504A | K-2520D | Chlorine | 0-25 | R-2500 |
K-2504B | K-2520A | Chlorine | 0-125 | R-2500 |
K-2504C | K-2520B | Chlorine | 0-500 | R-2500 + A-0171 |
K-2504D | K-2520C | Chlorine | 0-2000 | R-2500 + A-0171 |
K-5005C | K-5020D | Hydrazine | 0-12.5 | R-5005 |
K-5005C | K-5020C | Hydrazine | 0-500 | R-5005 + A-0171 |
K-5005D | K-5520D | Hydrogen Peroxide | 5-50 | R-5510 |
K-5510A | K-5520A | Hydrogen Peroxide | 25-250 | R-5510 |
K-5510B | K-5520B | Hydrogen Peroxide | 125-1250 | R-5510 + A-0171 |
K-5510C | K-5520C | Hydrogen Peroxide | 1000-10,000 | R-5510 + A-0171 |
N/A | K-5808 | Hypochlorite | 0-1.55% | R-2500 + A-0171 |
N/A | K-5816 | Hypochlorite | 0-12.55% | R-2500 + A-0171 |
K-6010D | K-6020D | Iron (Total & Soluble) | 10-100 | R-6001 |
K-6010A | K-6020A | Iron (Total & Soluble) | 50-500 | R-6001 |
N/A | K-6020B | Iron (Total & Soluble) | 250-2500 | R-6001 + A-0171 |
K-6210D | K-6220D | Iron (Total & Ferrous) | 10-100 | R-6201 |
N/A | K-6909A | Nitrate | 0-225 | R-7002 + A-6900 |
N/A | K-6909D | Nitrate | 0-45 | R-7002 + A-6900 |
K-7004B | K-7020B | Nitrite | 0-250 | R-7002 + A-0171 |
K-7004C | K-7020C | Nitrite | 0-2000 | R-7002 + A-0171 |
K-8012D | K-8020D | Phenols | 0-300 | R-8012 |
K-8510D | K-8520D | Phosphate | 10-100 | R-8510 |
K-9510D | K-9520D | Sulfide | 5-50 | R-9510 |
K-9510A | K-9520A | Sulfide | 25-250 | R-9510 |
K-9510B | K-9520B | Sulfide | 125-1250 | R-9510 + A-0171 |
K-9510C | K-9520C | Sulfide | 1000-10,000 | R-9510 + A-0171 |
Please be aware that CHEMetrics product SDSs and labels are actively being updated. This process began in December 2023 and will continue to be adjusted and implemented over the coming months. The goal of these changes is to ensure that all product regulatory information is compliant and clearly presented on our products. This means that there will be some new labels and in new locations.
Where applicable, labels with reagent information will be applied directly to the BACK of the individual trays that hold the ampoules (identified by an internal “WK-“ or “WR-“ product code). In addition to hazard information, the tray labels will include product lot identification and expiration date.
In products that include multiple reagent-containing components, such as Vacu-vials® and Titrets® Kits, each product component label will have full regulatory information. The kit label, applied to the top panel of the kit box, will carry a lot code identifier that captures lot number traceability for all components in the kit.
For CHEMets® refills that do not contain multiple reagent-containing components, the label on the exterior of the product box will also have full regulatory lot and expiration date information.
Access to our SDSs will be changing as well. To obtain access to the new SDSs, either use the QR code on the product label, or go to the specific hyperlink on the product label (example: SDS: Available: sdsfetch.com/v1503ss). After using this path to get into SDS fetch, click on the “Test Kits” tab then on the Test kit ID to see SDSs for the components in your test kit. You can also then search for any CHEMetrics product number in the search bar.
If you have any questions or concerns about the labeling of our products, please contact our customer service online or call us at 800.356.3072.