Supelco - Merck Analytical Chemistry Brand

Supelco is a leading analytical chemistry brand within the life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany (operating as MilliporeSigma in the US and Canada). It specializes in chromatography, sample preparation, and analytical standards used for quality control, environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical testing, food and beverage analysis, and forensic applications.

With decades of expertise in separation science, Supelco provides high-performance products that help laboratories achieve accurate, reproducible, and regulatory-compliant results. Its portfolio supports a wide range of analytical techniques, including HPLC, UHPLC, GC, SPE, TLC, and QuEChERS.

Core Product Categories

1. Chromatography Columns & Accessories

   • HPLC and UHPLC columns (Ascentis®, Ascentis® Express, Supelcosil®)

   • GC columns (SLB®-5ms, Equity®, and custom capillary columns)

   • Column hardware, guards, and fittings

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2. Sample Preparation Solutions

   • Solid-phase extraction (SPE) cartridges and plates

   • QuEChERS kits for pesticide residue analysis

   • Filtration devices for particulate removal and clarification

3. Analytical Standards & Reference Materials

   • Certified reference materials (CRMs) for pharmaceutical, environmental, and food testing

   • Impurity standards for drug substance and drug product analysis

   • Calibration standards for chromatography and spectroscopy

4. Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) & Related Products

   • Precoated TLC plates (silica gel, alumina, and specialty phases)

   • High-performance TLC (HPTLC) plates for advanced separation

   • Accessories for TLC sample application and visualization

5. Environmental & Industrial Testing Solutions

   • Standards and consumables for water, soil, and air quality testing

   • Petrochemical and fuel analysis products

   • Food safety and beverage quality testing materials

In addition to Supelco, Merck’s major life science brands include Sigma-Aldrich (chemicals and reagents), Millipore (filtration and purification), SAFC (biopharmaceutical raw materials), and Milli-Q (ultrapure water systems).

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