Development of Karl Fischer Reagents

1. Karl Fischer Reagent SS-Z, SS
Chapter I: Basic Knowledge
Initially the titer of Karl Fischer reagents was unstable, and it was necessary
to use them in the extremely inconvenient form of binary solutions.
Mitsubishi Chemical was the first manufacturer in the world to perfect a
single solution version, which it called "Karl Fischer Reagent SS". In the 50
years since that time, Mitsubishi Chemical has continued to enhance and
expand its technology, and today enjoys an excellent reputation for its
superior products.
Mitsubishi Chemical has also developed Karl Fischer Reagent SS-Z, which
is pyridine-free and does not contain chloroform or methyl cellosolve. Users
can choose from an extensive product range, as listed below.
Product Purpose Titer Applications Packaging
SS 10mg
SS-Z 5mg
SS-Z 3mg
SS 3mg
SS-Z 1mg
SS 1mg
Samples with high moisture
content (40% or higher)
General normal
samples
General normal
samples
Samples with low moisture
content (0.1% or lower)
8-12mg/ml
4.5-5.5mg/ml
2.5-3.5mg/ml
0.7-1.2mg/ml
Foodstuffs, Cosmetics
Detergents, etc
General samples, Organic
solvents
General samples, Organic
solvents
Organic solvents, Petroleum
products, Gas products
500ml bottles
500ml, 1L
bottles
500ml bottles
500ml bottles
Karl Fischer Reagent SS-Z:
Pyridine-Free and Methyl Cellosolve-Free Types
Instead of pyridine, Karl Fischer SS-Z contains a solid amine. As a result,
the product is free of the pyridine odor. All the ingredients required to
implement Karl Fischer reactions stoichiometrically are included in a single
solution. The product is available in either 5mg/ml, 3mg/ml or 1mg/ml titer.
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