DB-5

DB-5 GC Columns from Agilent Technologies

Agilent (J&W) DB-5 is a general purpose phase suitable for a wide variety of applications. The DB-5 phase is non-polar, low bleed and has a high temperature limit. A number of modified phases are available to allow for different uses, including GC/MS and trace level analysis.

DB-5 – high quality, non-polar, general-purpose columns
DB-5ms – non-polar, low-bleed columns feature an improved signal-to-noise ratio for excellent sensitivity and mass spectral integrity of aromatic compounds
DB-5ms Ultra Inert – deliver consistent inertness, exceptionally low column bleed and effective performance for challenging active analytes
DB-5ms EVDX –provide consistent retention and peak shapes and are specially configured and tested for drugs confirmation
DB-5ht – specially processed for extended temperature limit of 400°C
DB-5.625 – specially processed to exhibit excellent inertness for EPA semivolatile methods 625, 1625, 8270, and CLP protocols

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Features

DB-5 GC Columns.

Agilent J&W DB-5 is non-polar and low bleed, available in a range of column dimensions. DB-5 is also bonded, cross-linked and solvent-rinsable and has a high temperature limit. It is equivalent to USP phase G27. The DB-5 column is tested with the tightest industry QC specifications for column bleed, sensitivity, and efficiency.

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5%-Phenyl)-methylpolysiloxane
Non-polar, low bleed and with a high temperature limit
Bonded, cross-linked and solvent rinsable
Wide range of column dimensions available
Wide range of applications
Excellent general purpose column
Equivalent to USP Phase G27

Similar Phases: SPB-5, Rtx-5, BP-5, OV-5, 007-2(MPS-5), SE-52, SE-54, XTI-5, PTE-5, ZB-5, AT-5, MDN-5, ZB-5

DB-5ms GC Columns

Agilent J&W DB-5ms features an excellent signal-to-noise ratio for analytical applications. This improved performance gives better sensitivity and mass spectral integrity. What's more, DB-5ms delivers excellent inertness with active compounds. These columns are exact replacements for HP-5TA, and are close equivalents to USP phase G27. DB-5ms is very low bleed, making it ideal for GC/MS.

Phenyl Arylene polymer virtually equivalent to a (5%-Phenyl)-methylpolysiloxane
Non-polar with very low bleed characteristics, ideal for GC/MS
Excellent inertness for active compounds
Improved signal-to-noise ratio for better sensitivity and mass spectral integrity
Exact replacement of HP-5TA
Close equivalent to USP Phase G27

Similar Phases: Rtx-5ms, Rxi-5ms, Rxi-5Sil MS, PTE-5, BPX-5, AT-5ms, ZB-5ms, ZB-5MSi, SLB-5ms, Equity-5

DB-5ms Ultra Inert GC Columns

Agilent J&W DB-5ms Ultra Inert delivers industry-leading analytical performance in a range of chromatographic applications. DB-5ms Ultra Inert is low bleed and features excellent signal-to-noise ratio and peak shapes, enabling high levels of performance in analyzing challenging active analytes. DB-5ms Ultra Inert is also individually tested with a demanding Ultra Inert test probe mixture, to deliver consistent column inertness.

Individually tested with Über One test probe mixture
Consistent column inertness performance
Exceptionally low column bleed
Great peak shapes for challenging active analytes
Excellent signal-to-noise ratios
Minimum compound adsorption or degradation

Similar Phases: Rtx-5ms, Rxi-5ms, Rxi-5Sil MS, VF-5ms, PTE-5, BPX-5, AT-5ms, ZB-5ms, ZB-5MSi, SLB-5ms, Equity-5

DB-5ms EVDX GC Columns

Agilent J&W DB-5ms EVDX columns are specially configured and tested for the confirmational analysis of drugs of abuse. The column test mix includes caffeine, glutethimides, lidocaine, phenobarbital, EDDP, methaqualone, methadone, cocaine, desipramine, and carbamazepine. The columns operate from -60 to 325/350 °C. With consistent retention and peak shapes, and testing to strict industry QC standards, DB-5ms EVDX columns deliver the level of performance needed in a range of applications.

Specially configured and tested for drugs of abuse confirmation
Drug test mix included: caffeine, glutethimide, lidocaine, phenobarbital, EDDP, methaqualone,methadone, cocaine, desipramine, carbamazepine
DB-5ms EVDX is equivalent to (5%-Phenyl)-methylpolysiloxane
Consistent retention and peak shape
Low bleed for GC/MS analysis
Bonded and cross-linked; Solvent rinsable

DB-5ht GC Columns

Agilent J&W DB-5ht nonpolar columns are manufactured from (5%-phenyl)-methylpolysiloxane. They deliver high levels of performance in a variety of analytical processes. High temperature limits of -60 to 400 °C result from precision-engineered polyimide-coated fused silica tubing. DB-5ht columns are also bonded, cross-linked, and solvent rinsable, and feature faster elution times for high boilers.

(5%-Phenyl)-methylpolysiloxane
Specially processed for extended temperature limit of 400 °C
High temperature, polyimide-coated, fused silica tubing
Excellent peak shape and faster elution times for high boilers
Bonded and cross-linked; Solvent rinsable

Similar Phases: HT5, Stx-5ht, ZB-5ht

DB-5.625 GC Columns

Agilent J&W DB-5.625 nonpolar, bonded columns are specially processed for excellent inertness and selectivity as a standard column for EPA semivolatile methods 625, 1625, 8270, and CLP protocols. The DB-5.625 features high temperature limits with excellent thermal stability and low bleed. Special tested to reliably surpass EPA performance criteria for semivolatiles. The columns are inert and neutral for effective use with basic, neutral and acidic compounds, and are also solvent rinsable.

Close equivalent to a (5%-Phenyl)-methylpolysiloxane
Specially processed to exhibit excellent inertness for EPA Semivolatiles Methods 625, 1625, 8270 and CLP protocols. Pentachlorophenol, 2,4-Dinitrophenol, Carbazole, and N-Nitrosodiphenylamine used to test response factors
Surpasses EPA performance criteria for semivolatiles
Inert for base, neutral and acidic compounds
High temperature limit with excellent thermal stability and low bleed
Bonded, cross-linked and solvent rinsable

Similar Phases: XTI-5, Rtx-5, PTE-5, BPX-5

Specifications

DB-5 Temperature Specifications

ID (mm)	0.10 mm	0.15 – 0.32 mm	0.45 – 0.53 mm
Length (m)	10 – 20 m	10 – 60 m	10 – 60 m
Film (µm)	0.10 – 0.40 µm	0.10 – 1.50 µm	0.25 – 5.00 µm
Temperature Limits (°C)	-60 – 325/350 °C	-60 – 300/320 °C (1.20 µm) -60 – 325/350 °C	-60 – 260/280 °C (2.65, 3.00, 5.00 µm) -60 – 300/320 °C

DB-5ms Temperature Specifications

ID (mm)	0.18 – 0.32 mm	0.53 mm
Length (m)	12 – 60 m	15 – 30 m
Film (µm)	0.10 – 1.00 µm	0.50 – 1.50 µm
Temperature Limits (°C)	-60 – 325/350 °C	-60 – 300/320 °C

DB-5ms Ultra Inert Temperature Specifications

ID (mm)	0.15 - 0.32 mm
Length (m)	5 - 60 m
Film (µm)	0.15 - 1.00 µm
Temperature Limits (°C)	-60 – 325/350 °C

DB-5ms EVDX Temperature Specifications

ID (mm)	0.20 mm
Length (m)	25 m
Film (µm)	0.33 µm
Temperature Limits (°C)	-60 - 325/350°C

DB-5ht Temperature Specifications

ID (mm)	0.25 – 0.32 mm
Length (m)	10 – 30 m
Film (µm)	0.10 µm
Temperature Limits (°C)	-60 - 400 °C

DB-5.625 Temperature Specifications

ID (mm)	0.18 – 0.32 mm
Length (m)	20 – 60 m
Film (µm)	0.18 – 1.00 µm
Temperature Limits (°C)	-60 - 325/350 °C

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