Method development

In April 2012 KAIN started a major project for a pesticide laboratory in Kenya. The project was conducted under the "Provide Solutions To Emerging Analytical Laboratories" or PASTEL strategy. Objective was to provide a working analytical LC-MS/MS system for the analysis of pesticides in various matrices operated by thoroughly trained local personnel.

The project consisted of the following phases: Read more »

After a final brush of paint the transformation of an old barn into a modern research laboratory was finalized. The poster below gives an impression of the old and new situation.

In August 2012, a Bruker micrOTOF time of flight is purchased and installed. Initially the TOF will be used  to assist in the completion of some research projects.

Thereafter, the TOF will be used to develop a generic method for the analysis of competition products and/or to reveal changes in composition of products or processes. Read more »