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S The human nose has partially specific odor receptors very sensitive to certain odors and molecules.It does not identify, separate nor quantify the different constituents. Global signals from human olfactorycells are transmitted to the brain and converted into odor descriptors.

S With the development of Electronic Nose instruments, Alpha MOS mimics this mechanism usingMetal Oxyde Sensors, Fingerprint Mass Spectrometry and recently Ultra Fast Gas Chromatography.The brain transduction process is performed with a powerful software.

S Using a two column array, each of different polarity, which responds specifically to each volatilecompound in a way similar to the human nose, Heracles Analyzer provides a unique signature for yourproduct, via a chemical or olfactive fingerprint, as well as quantifying specific molecules in a complexmatrix.

S The response of each detector is converted into a chemical fingerprint by powerful software to simplifyinguse for non-skilled operators.

S Customizable screens allow the manager to choose a range of displays, from complex to simple,providing a unique signature for each product.

F lash GC/E-Nose with two columns & one embedded trap

Q ual i ty Control & Process: Simpl i fy Your Results

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Monitor product conformity

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Partial Least Square (PLS) is used to predictquantitative parameters of products such as

concentration, sensory score…

Statistical Quality Control (SQC): if your new batchis within the band, it conforms to your standard; outside the band, the product is to be rejected

Complex chromatogram of an aroma

50 seconds !

Group A Group B

Group C

Radar plot display to compare the fingerprint profile of your products

The Principal Component Analysis (PCA)defines the olfactive area of each sample group

(qualitative model)

What can thedo for you?

• Improves productivity through better decision-making by plant personnel • Provides clear guidance with the Heracles data treatment• Can be used by existing personnel, no extensive training required• May eliminate rejecting product deemed questionable by existing protocols• Reduces time required to reach product-release decisions

Industrial & ProcessMonitoringPetrochemistryS Gas oils odors, odors & toxics ( BTEX, olfactive

nuisances), odor of additives, S Leak detection (isobutane odor)

PharmacyS Residual solventsS Measurement of Cleaning-In-Place (CIP)

efficiency

Chemical industryS Conformity and Process

Process controlS Fermentation, polymerization process monitoring,S Real time control of production & batches

Olfactive & VOCMonitoringFood & Beverage Cosmetics & Household productsS Liquors, oils , aroma…S Freshness monitoringS Fragrance for home care products…

PackagingS Residual solventsS Off odor in pelletsS Measurement of Cleaning-in-place efficiency

EnvironmentalS Waste & Water - Ambient air S Polluted soil…

All areas S Comparison of the finished product with your predefined

gold standard S Quantification of the odor intensityS Correlation with sensory panel analysis

• Laboratory, Process and on site analysis

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Conformity and Quality Control

HERACLES transportable analyzerfor process applications

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S Features• Two capillary columns, 1m to 3m length, 100 µ to 320 µ ID,• Fast column pressure and temperature programming, with column temperature control

from ambient air to 300°C at 0.1 to 20°C per second• Two Flame Ionization Detectors (FID)• Carrier gas supply, 60 to 80 PSIG, 99,995 % H2 at up to 50 ml/min• Air generator for FID• Temperature controlled solid sorbent trapping injector (ambient to 300°C)• Heated inlet vacuum pump sample introduction onto a sorbent trap for gas samples• Heated inlet with internal carrier gas purge of injector for use with SPME• Liquid inlet for syringe injection of organic and aqueous liquids

S Data processing and instrument control• Comprehensive data processing with a software package including chromatograms,

fingerprint charts (Radar plot, SQC, PCA, DFA, PLS, SIMCA)• Pentium based computer with Windows 2000 or XP

S Compact• w,d,h: 9.25” x 15.5” x 7” (23.5 x 39.7 x 17.8 cm) • weight: 10 lbs (4.5 kg)

S Several configurations• Headspace autosampler• Headspace & liquid autosampler• Manual gas & liquid syringe

S Operating Environment• Temperature range: 0°C to 35°C• Storage temperature range: -20°C to 60°C• Relative humidity range: 0 to 100 % (non condensing)

S Performance• Repeatability of 1 to 3% in quantitative determinations• Repeatability of 0.1 to 0.3% in retention times• Analysis time for VOCs < 20 sec., for SVOCs < 60 sec

S Sample requirements• Air or gaseous samples to 0 to 30 psig at ambient temperature• Water or soil gas for VOC/ SVOC analysis,• Membrane, SPME, P&T & SPDE,• Analytes in organic solvents• Aqueous samples and neat organic liquids for direct injection

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Alpha M.O.S Headquarters20, Av Didier Daurat 31400 Toulouse - FrancePh: + 33 5 62475380 / Fax: + 33 5 61545615E-mail: info@alpha-mos.com

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H e r a c l e s A n a l y z e r

Main system speci f icat ions

Heracles Manual Configuration.

Gas chromatogram for BTEX in less than 10 seconds.

FastS Less than 20 sec for VOCs and 60 sec for SVOCs (instead of 20 – 60 minutes/sample by conventional chromatography system)

> >VersatileS Headspace, gas & liquid injection, two columns, two detectors

> >SensitiveS Low ppb detection limit with a trap device - High precision and accuracy

> >Easy To UseS No special skills required in Gas Chromatography

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