If you need a reliable, user-friendly solution for detecting detergent pollution in water, the K-9400 Detergents CHEMETS Kit offers fast, accurate results with minimal handling of reagents. Designed for environmental testing and water quality monitoring, this kit makes it easy to measure anionic detergent concentrations from 0 to 3 ppm (mg/L) using a streamlined colorimetric method.
Why Choose CHEMETS® Kits for Water Testing?
CHEMetrics’ CHEMETS kits are known for their self-filling reagent ampoules, which simplify water testing and minimize user exposure to chemicals. These visual test kits offer a clean, efficient way to perform on-site water analysis, and are especially valued by environmental professionals, lab technicians, and water quality inspectors.
Key Advantages:
- Fast, color-based results
- Reduced operator error through simple procedures
- Minimized chemical contact with sealed ampoule design
- Stable, vacuum-sealed reagents for consistent accuracy
What Does the K-9400 Kit Include?
Everything you need to perform 30 accurate detergent tests:
- 30 self-filling ampoules
- Low- and high-range color comparators
- 25 mL sample cup
- Stabilizer solutions
- 1 mL syringe
- Instruction manual
How It Works: The Methylene Blue Method
The K-9400 Kit uses the Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS) Method, a well-established analytical procedure to detect anionic detergents, often found in soaps, cleaning products, and industrial effluents.
Process Overview (Takes ~3 Minutes):
- Sample is mixed with reagents.
- Anionic detergents react with methylene blue to form a blue-colored complex.
- This complex is extracted into an organic solvent layer.
- The ampoule fills automatically with the treated sample.
- Color intensity is visually compared to the included comparator to determine detergent concentration in ppm.
Reporting: Results are expressed as linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) equivalent weight 325.
Why Measure Detergents in Water?
Anionic detergents can enter water systems through industrial runoff, wastewater discharge, and domestic cleaning products. High levels can lead to environmental concerns, including:
- Foaming in surface waters
- Toxic effects on aquatic life
- Interference with biological wastewater treatment
This makes detergent detection a vital part of surface water pollution assessment and compliance monitoring.
Need More Ampoules?
Replacement ampoules for the K-9400 Detergents Test Kit are available separately, making it easy to keep your testing program running without purchasing a new kit.
Important Safety Note:
⚠ WARNING: This product contains chloroform, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information, visit: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Summary
The K-9400 Detergents CHEMETS Kit combines fast, reliable testing with safe handling and easy interpretation. Whether you’re testing rivers, lakes, industrial effluents, or wastewater systems, this kit gives you the confidence to detect detergent pollution quickly and efficiently.
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