Bisphenol A or BPA is harmful to humans and is commonly found in bottled water. BPA is a chemical compound used to make plastics and resins since 1950. It is found in polycarbonate (PC) plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate is commonly used as packaging material, such as gallons of drinking water, baby feeding bottles, and […]
4-Methylbenzyliden camphor (4-MBC) is an active ingredient commonly found in chemical sunscreens. 4-MBC functions to protect the skin from UVB exposure in the 290 – 320 nm range. This ingredient went viral after a TikTok content creator (@DosenSkincare) uploaded content that mentioned several local sunscreen brands and invited his audience to consider using these brands. […]
Aspartame, a popular sugar substitute, will soon be officially declared a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). IARC, a research institute affiliated with WHO, will release this data on July 14, 2023. IARC will release a monograph explaining the potential dangers of aspartame as a cancer agent. However, the IARC findings […]
Teenagers in Indonesia are raving about halal liquor after the emergence of halal soju. Nevertheless, halal liquor is nothing new. Halal wine is the first halal liquor introduced in Indonesia in November 2016. Unfortunately, it became unpopular. Initially, the Espora Zero Alcohol brand was produce to meet market demand in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Then, […]
Many types of HPLC detectors on the market often make us confused. The detector role is essential for an HPLC. If we choose the wrong one, we cannot see and measure the concentration of the analyte correctly. Then, what are the types of HPLC detectors? What are the differences between them? HPLC Detector Types When […]
Halal products are not only a ‘must have’ products in Muslim countries but also non-Muslim countries. Non-OIC countries (Organization of the Islamic Conference), such as South Korea, Japan, and Thailand, need halal products for their Muslim tourists. Foreign exchange entering the country from Muslim tourists was around USD 220 billion in 2020. Consumption prediction of […]
Sample preparation is a crucial procedure in the entire analysis process. It helps prevent contamination, improves accuracy, and minimizes the risk of distorted results. Different matrices need different sample preparation techniques. As with the matrix, sample preparation follows the analytical method used. For analysts using chromatographic methods, several sample preparation methods are available such as […]
Ethylene Oxide, or EtO for short, is often used as an additive in pesticides and spice preservatives. In India and Canada, ethylene oxide is used to kill bacteria and mold in food. Many countries have banned these substances in food ingredients because they harm the body. How dangerous is ethylene oxide for humans? Then, how […]
HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography) and UHPLC (ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography) for researchers are mandatory instruments in their laboratory. HPLC and UHPLC function is to separate, identify, purify, and quantify various compounds. Their users come from many fields, including biomedical research, cosmetics, F&B, environment, and energy. Both of these instruments work based on chromatographic techniques. Mikhail Tsvet, […]
In the drive toward a future no longer dependent on burning fossil fuels for energy generation, several technologies have become front runners in the race to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. Among the most significant are lithium-ion batteries, biofuels, and renewable energy sources, such as wind power. Aside from lithium, which is, of course, an […]
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