Titrisol^® Concentrates

Section Overview

• Introduction
• More Sustainable Packaging
• Titrisol^® Product Line
• Features and Benefits of the Titrisol^® HDPE Bottles
• Preparation of Solutions Using Titrisol^® Concentrates
• Related Products

Introduction

For decades, Titrisol^® concentrates have been commonly used in analytical laboratories for the preparation of volumetric solutions and calibration standards. These concentrates provide flexibility in solution preparation by dilution to achieve individual concentrations, as required by the analytical method or application.

In a significant step towards enhanced sustainability and user convenience, Titrisol^® concentrates have shifted from conventional polyethylene (PE) ampoule packaging to small HDPE (high-density polyethylene) bottles. This packaging change leads to a measurable reduction in non-recyclable and multi-component materials. It also minimizes the use of materials such as polyethylene (PE) funnels, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) blister packs, and outer cartons. The new HDPE bottle packaging reduces environmental impact and enhances handling efficiency in laboratory workflows.

More Sustainable Packaging

The transition from ampoule-based packaging to small HDPE bottles results in the elimination of several packaging components, including cartons, polyethylene (PE) funnels, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) blister packs. PVC is classified as a material of environmental concern due to its limited recyclability and associated disposal challenges. This change is projected to reduce packaging waste by approximately 2.6 metric tons annually, corresponding to an estimated reduction of 7.5 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions.

Titrisol^® Product Line

Titrisol^® concentrates are available to prepare volumetric solutions for titration and calibration standards for trace analysis.

Titrisol^® Volumetric Solution Concentrates

These concentrates are used in titration to prepare a volumetric solution for determining the quantitative amount of a specific analyte.

Titrisol^® volumetric solution concentrates in HDPE bottles:

• Sodium hydroxide (0.1 mol/L), 100 mL
• Sodium hydroxide (1 mol/L), 250 mL
• Hydrochloric acid (0.1 mol/L), 100 mL
• Hydrochloric acid (1 mol/L), 250 mL
• Sodium thiosulfate (0.1 mol/L), 100 mL
• Sulfuric acid (0.05 mol/L), 100 mL

Titrsiol^® AAS Standard Concentrates

These concentrates are used to prepare calibration standards required for atomic absorption spectroscopic analysis.

Titrisol^® AAS calibration standard concentrates in HDPE bottles:

• Iron standard, 1000 mg Fe (FeCl₃ in 15% HCl), 100 mL
• Copper Standard, 1000 mg Cu (CuCl₂ in H₂O), 100 mL

Titrisol^® Buffer Calibration Solution Concentrates

These concentrates are used to prepare a buffer solution to calibrate pH instruments.

Titrisol^® buffer calibration solution concentrates in HDPE bottles:

• Buffer calibration solution pH 7.00, 100 mL
• Buffer calibration solution pH 4.00, 100 mL
• Buffer calibration solution pH 3.00, 100 mL
• Buffer calibration solution pH 9.00, 100 mL

Features and benefits of the Titrisol^® HDPE bottles

• Contributes to more sustainability: By reducing the use of PE, PVC, and carton packaging materials.
• Convenient and easy to use: The new bottles are designed for easy and hassle-free handling during solution preparation. The required volume can be directly dispensed into the volumetric flask using a funnel, streamlining the process and saving time
• Flexibility in concentration: The concentrates in bottles allow for flexible dilution, enabling users to prepare solutions at concentrations tailored to specific analytical requirements, thereby supporting method adaptability
• Cost Saving: The packaging reduces the volume and type of packaging materials used, which contributes to lower waste disposal and transportation costs, supporting cost-efficient laboratory operations

Preparation of Solutions Using Titrisol^® Concentrates

• Step 1: Use a measuring flask, a glass funnel, and a wash bottle filled with distilled water.
• Step 2: Open the Titrisol^® HDPE bottle and use a glass funnel to transfer its content into the measuring flask.
• Step 3: Fill the empty Titrisol^® bottle with distilled water, close the lid, and turn it over 180° to mix. Reopen the bottle and transfer the rinse into the volumetric flask. Repeat this rinsing step 2-3 times to ensure complete transfer.
• Step 4: Rinse the glass funnel by pouring distilled water along its walls into the measuring flask.
• Step 5: Remove the glass funnel and fill the measuring flask with distilled water up to the mark at 20 °C.
• Step 6: Cap the volumetric flask and invert it a few times (180°) to homogenize the solution.

Note: We recommend performing a titer determination before proceeding with sample analysis