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Cork samples
capillarity
Capacity of the hydroalcoholic solution to rise through the cap, reaching a maximum height.
Strong wine cork extraction
Determine the force required to remove a cork from the bottle
Global migration
Amount of particles capable of yielding from the cap to the macerant.
Majority fungi identification
Identification of the filamentous fungi and yeasts present in caps, pellets and discs.
Analysis Haloanisoles and total halophenols
Determination of total haloanisoles (2,4,6-Trichloroanisole, 2,3,4,6-Tetrachloroanisole, Pentachloroanisole and 2,4,6-Tribromoanisole) and halophenols ( 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol, 2,3,4,6 tetrachlorophenol , pentachlorophenol and 2,4,6-Tribromophenol) total in cork samples.
Dimensions - Density
Measure the dimensions and density of cork stoppers and discs samples.
Strong extraction of sparkling wine corks
Determine the force required to remove a cork from a bottle of sparkling wine.
Diametral recovery
Determine the diameter recovery of the caps using a manual capping machine with four jaws.
FTIR characterization
Characterization of the compounds of a sample by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry
Sensory analysis
Detect and identify the olfactory-gustatory sensations that appear in the macerate after having brought it into contact with the test sample
Extractable haloanisoles analysis
1. Determination of 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole (extractable TCA), 2,3,4,6-Tetrachloroanisole (extractable TeCA), Pentachloranisole (extractable PCA) and 2,4,6-Tribromoanisole (extractable TBA) in samples of Cork.
Participation in the Interlaboratory test determination of Haloanisoles
Evaluation of the haloanisole quantification results of each participating laboratory through a statistical study
Qualitative analysis of the distribution of surface treatment
Determine the homogeneity of the distribution of the surface treatment
Liquid tightness
Determine the pressure that the caps can withstand without causing leaks
aquaboy humidity
Determine the humidity of the caps using the specific AQUABOY device.
Specific migration of compounds in containers according to RD 10/2011
Quantification of potentially migratable compounds from caps according to Annex 1 RD/2011 of January 14, 2011
Microbiological analysis by filtration method
Count the number of mesophilic aerobic bacteria and the number of filamentous fungi and yeasts present in cork samples.
Analysis Haloanisoles and extractable halophenols
Determination of total haloanisoles (2,4,6-Trichloroanisole, 2,3,4,6-Tetrachloroanisole, Pentachloroanisole and 2,4,6-Tribromoanisole) and halophenols ( 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol, 2,3,4,6 tetrachlorophenol , pentachlorophenol and 2,4,6-Tribromophenol) extractable in cork samples.
Quantification of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Quantification of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons PAHs after a migration according to RD 10/2011 of January 14, 2011
Gas tightness
Determine the pressure that the caps can withstand without gas being lost.
Stove humidity
Determine the moisture content of the cork sample using the difference in weight. Reference method.
heavy metals
Determine the content of heavy metals in the sample of caps marked with ink
Deagglomeration
Detect the presence of separation of the cork granules that make up the agglomerated body in the cork stoppers.
Microbiological analysis by dilution method
Microbiological analysis by dilution method
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Method: Microbiological according to NCS
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Equipment: Autoclave, sterile material, vacuum filtration ramp, biological control oven for bacterial and fungal growth and culture media.
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Matrix: Semi-finished caps, flat and granulated discs
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Quantity: 8 caps, 12 discs and 120g granulated
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Time: 4 days
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Test No.: 301
Analysis Haloanisoles and halophenols in the environment
Determination of total haloanisoles (2,4,6-Trichloroanisole, 2,3,4,6-Tetrachloroanisole, Pentachloroanisole and 2,4,6-Tribromoanisole) and halophenols ( 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol, 2,3,4,6 tetrachlorophenol , pentachlorophenol and 2,4,6-Tribromophenol) in a business environment
Characterization of the aromatic profile
Identification of the majority aromatic compounds through comparison with bibliography
Specific migration TDI (2,4 and 2,6-Toluene diisocyanate)
Amount of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) that migrates in a hydroalcoholic solution.
Oxygen permeability
This test measures the rate of oxygen transmission through the cap. This information gives an idea of the barrier properties of the different types of caps, related to the oxidation/reduction processes of the products they seal.
Viticulture / wine analysis
FTIR characterization
Characterization of the compounds of a sample by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry.
Characterization of the aromatic profile
Identification of the majority aromatic compounds through comparison with bibliography
Characterization of the aromatic profile
Identification of the majority aromatic compounds through comparison with bibliography
Characterization of the aromatic profile
Identification of the majority aromatic compounds through comparison with bibliography
Characterization of the aromatic profile
Identification of the majority aromatic compounds through comparison with bibliography
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