EasyValid - GPC/SEC  System Validation Kit

Validation Kit to show GPC/SEC System Suitability and/or Consistent Quality Assurance

PSS has developed a dedicated GPC/SEC System Suitability Test (SST) that evaluates the entire system: equipment, electronics, and analytical operations, and ensures that the integral GPC/SEC system yields "true" Molar Mass determination results. The product is a Quality Assurance Tool for users of Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) & Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) working in industrial polymer chemistry, research or academic environments, who must provide precise, accurate and reliable information for polymers, plastics, tires, etc.



easyvalid reportKit Components
The EasyValid Validation Kit consists of a validation column, calibration standards and certified reference materials with comprehensive documentation; additional WinGPC Unity report layouts and import files are included as an added value for PSS WinGPC Unity Software users.

Span of Applicability 
EasyValid is specified for validation of GPC/SEC systems equipped with concentration detectors such as RI or UV, independently of brand or model. A typical GPC analytical system would include: Degasser, Pump, Sample injection system, Column oven, Detector(s), Capillaries, Data acquisition hardware, and Data acquisition and evaluation software. 

Optionally, when the system configuration includes detectors that are sensitive to molar mass instead of concentration, additional reference materials may be needed to compliment the validation kit. PSS manufactures dedicated validation kits for the testing of light scattering detectors, viscometers, Triple, and Triple plus detection systems.


Quality Assurance Tool

The EasyValid Validation Kit is ideal for various aspects of quality assurance qualification, whether mandated by stringent requirements (GLP, DIN, ISO 9000x certifications) or good management practices; a few use examples are: 

System performance check after installation
Aid for System Operational Qualification/Performance Verification (OQ/PV)
Performance, after-maintenance or components replacement
Periodical operational verification
Inter & intra laboratory consistence checks
Identifying systematic errors
New employee training evaluation