TOC-L Total Organic Carbon Analyzer by Shimadzu Corporation

"Total Organic Carbon analyzer utilizes a catalytic oxidation combustion technique at high temperatures (the temperature raises up to 720 ºC). The CO2 generated by oxidation is measured with a Non-dispersive Infra-Red (NDIR) sensor. This equipment is the best choice equipment for the qualitative/quantitative analysis of water, protein, carbohydrate, hemoglobin etc, especially in the medical device industry. I am a satisfied user of this Shimadzu equipment."

"Shimadzu Total organic carbon analyzer (TOC-L CPH) is advanced and more accurate for quantification and as well as qualitative estimation studies. Total organic carbon analyzer (TOC-L CPH) equipment is the perfect choice for cleaning procedure development, qualitative and quantitative estimation of protein, peptide, and carbohydrate, etc. for reusable medical devices."

"The instrument was bought for the analysis of residues of cleaning agents for the control of pharmaceutical equipment. It was chosen as we used it before for the analysis of traces of plastics according to USP 661. Easy to use, easy to maintain (change of HCl, H3PO4, and verification of the catalysts) with one yearly maintenance, it provides quick and reliable results."

"Easy-to-use equipment, applicable to a wide range of, but that requires some preparation care to avoid particulates that can clog or injector. Satisfactory value for money. Very dedicated after-sales maintenance."

"To assure the suitability of quality of water for intended usage and verification of equipment/facility cleaning is an emerging demand in pharmaceutical world. Shimadzu's TOC analyzer provides the best support for this objective and they are a true business partner."

"High quality and reproducible results. Relatively low daily/weekly maintenance. Can be complicated to troubleshoot as there are many different pathways/parts that can be the source of the problem."

"Best TOC analyzer we have used to date. Calibrations are easy, Maintenance is a breeze. Standard recoveries are excellent, sample setup, well what else can I say."

"Very stable sensitive instrument and reasonable price for consumables."

"The TOC-L is quite intuitive. This helps for the wide span of users we have, from undergraduate researchers to PhDs. The instrument can be operated with or without a PC if benchspace is crucial. The manual is one of the most informative that I have come across. About 1/3 of it is explanation of operation and theory. Standard solution prep is also outlined well. It serves as a great reference. Shimadzu’s history with this instrument means that there are many service personnel well trained in its operation and repair."