Alpaca
Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a species of
camelid, found in countries like New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Chile etc.
And just like sheep's wool, alpaca is used for its fiber. The fiber is used
for making woolen garments and other items like blankets, bedding etc.
Against this backdrop, SGNCO offers alpaca fiber testing and expert
analysis to ensure the quality of fiber. We have advanced labs to test fiber
(fleece) samples of individual alpaca, as per the international norms. We
conduct tests on the following parameters:
- Mean Fiber Diameter (MFD) ? Histogram (for diameter
evenness/variability)
- Standard Deviation of Diameter (SD)
- Coefficient of Variation of Diameter (CVD)
- Comfort Factor (CF)
- Diameter - Length Profile
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However, among the above-mentioned measurements, MFD and CVD are two of the
most important parameters. We also generate statistical data and offer
comprehensive analysis based on the variation in values of CVD.
Analysis / Quality Assessment
SGNCO offers fast and accurate
analysis/quality assessment services related to a wide range of agricultural
commodities. Depending upon the commodity, the analysis or the assessment
can be carried out in factory, store, quay, sampling room and laboratories.
Our interventions cover each aspect related to qualitative specifications
of goods. SGNCO has its own specialized laboratories to ensure accelerated
analysis/quality assessment results. All our laboratories have accreditation
from national and international authorities.
Analytical Chemistry
At SGNCO, analytical chemistry is one of
the most important fields of activity. We are committed for the consistent
development and optimization of analysis methods. Our team of experienced
analytical chemists and laboratory staff is competent enough to adapt to
both traditional and new methods of analysis.
All the residue projects for product development are carried out in
conformation with GLP principles. We have expertise on active agents
specifically in the areas of pesticides, biocides, animal, human drugs and
fertilizers.
SGNCO, also, has a team of experts for the analysis of environmental
contamination including pesticide monitoring. We provide residue analyses
using latest methods such as:
- LC/MS/MS
- GC/MSD, GC/MS/MS, GC- ECD, GC-NPD, GC-FPD
- HPLC, LC/MS
- Flow Switching Procedure
- Postcolumn Derivatisation
- IC, AAS, ICP
- Purge & Trap Systems, ASE
- Immunoassay
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Services Offered:
- Determination of the residues in plants, soil, water, air, animal
matrices, commodities etc.
- Analysis of minor constituents and contaminants
- Ecotoxicology
- Investigation of storage stability
- Determination of content
- Accompanying analytics
- 5-batch analysis
- Investigation of product equivalence
- Laboratory validation
- Method development and validation
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Bulk Wool Testing
We offer testing of wool samples to
determine their Bulk. The term Bulk for a fiber assembly is determined by
finding the hold air capacity or space-filling capability. Bulk is
considered to be the internationally recognised measurement of wool,
destined for products like carpets, yarns, hand knitting yarns etc.
After sampling, we carefully scour, dry, open and condition the samples
under completely controlled conditions. Thereafter, test specimens of
precise mass are put through a specified load cycling process for the
measurement of the bulk (in CC/g).