Beyond Compliance: The Art and Science of Reference Standard Management

Quality reference standards underline the foundation chromatographic analysis. While beginning with high-purity traceable starting material is essential, often overlooked is the importance of formulation and handling to ensure quality reference standards make it to the final analysis. Furthermore, proper storage and handling of standards in secondary containers can ensure maximum shelf-life of these standards.

This presentation will outline how Restek ensures the highest quality reference standards are made, formulated, and handled to ensure accurate results. Recommendations on how reference standards can be stored in secondary containers will be discussed.