MilliporeSigma’s Chromolith Columns Enable Sunscreen Analysis

Apr 10th, 2019

Brooke Schleehauf

Sigma-Aldrich, a brand of MilliporeSigma

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MilliporeSigma

Chromolith HPLC columns are ideal for sunscreens and other lotions, due to higher tolerance/robustness against matrix heavy samples. They provide fast and efficient analysis with less sample preparation needed and show extremely low column backpressure, which allows for the use of longer columns and a broader range of solvents, extending the column lifetime.

For more information, please visit www.sigmaaldrich.com/chromolith.

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