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— Polymers & process chemicals application

Particle size, color and spectral process information.

Spec-Imaging addresses three optical measurement challenges in chemical processing: particle sizing in emulsions and dispersions, dedicated color and high-absorbance measurements, and full-spectrum process monitoring.

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IC-PARTICLE™
Emulsions & dispersions — primary path
IC-COLOR™
Color & high absorbance
IC-SPECTRO™
Full spectral process information
— Three measurement paths

Three different things to measure. Three different products.

Primary path
01 · EMULSIONS & DISPERSIONS

IC-PARTICLE™

Measure particle-size changes in polymer dispersions and emulsions from laboratory development to continuous online process monitoring.

Polymer dispersionsAcrylic emulsionsLatex systemsPolyurethane dispersionsFormulated emulsionsAgglomerationBatch consistencyFormulation development

Benchtop · Online

Direct flow or controlled dilution depending on concentration

Available 2027

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02 · COLOR & HIGH ABSORBANCE

IC-COLOR™

Dedicated color and absorbance measurement at an application-specific wavelength, including highly absorbing or turbid chemical liquids.

Product colorBatch-to-batch color variationDark formulationsHighly absorbing liquidsQC at a defined wavelengthConcentration-related absorbance, where validated

Measure much higher optical density than conventional photometry may allow, potentially reducing dilution or short-path sample preparation.

Wavelength selected for the application — not fixed at 420, 430 or 600 nm.

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03 · FULL SPECTRAL PROCESS INFORMATION

IC-SPECTRO™

When one wavelength is not enough, use the full UV-Vis spectrum to follow process changes and spectral fingerprints.

Process transitionsFormulation changesReaction progression, where spectrally observableProduct changeoverWashing / CIPSpectral fingerprintsDissolved / color-active species

Available for application development and pilot projects.

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— Particle size in polymer emulsions

Follow the dispersion, not just the final QC result.

Polymer dispersions and emulsions are a major focus area for IC-PARTICLE™ — from tracking a formulation as it develops in the lab to following particle-size trends continuously once it's in the process.

Particle-size distributionAgglomeration detectionProcess developmentBatch consistencyLaboratory → online measurement

Measurement conditions matched to the sample

Particle concentration strongly affects optical sizing. IC-PARTICLE™ can therefore measure directly where suitable or use controlled dilution for concentrated dispersions.

What do you need to measure in your process?

Tell us whether you're characterizing an emulsion or dispersion, need a dedicated color reading, or want full-spectrum process information. We can evaluate which IC-PARTICLE™, IC-COLOR™ or IC-SPECTRO™ configuration fits.

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