LabTech EV400 Rotary Evaporator-LabTech

Key Features

Motorized automatic lift for easier and more convenient operation.
LCD digital display of rotation speed and temperature for precise control.
High-safety-grade bath design with automatic power-off protection against dry burning.
High-temperature buzzer alarm on the bath to prevent sample overheating.
“Through-shaft” evaporating tube design for easy disassembly and cleaning, paired with a high-efficiency dual condenser to prevent backflow of condensed liquid.
Automatic lift of the evaporation flask upon power failure to protect sample safety.
Automatic detection of motor lift endpoints.

Environmental

LabTech rotary evaporators are widely used for solvent evaporation and concentration during environmental sample preparation.
Typical Applications and Compatible Methods:
EPA Method 3510C — Separatory funnel liquid-liquid extraction for organic pollutants in water and wastewater samples, often followed by rotary evaporation concentration

EPA Method 3540C — Soxhlet extraction method for organic contaminants in solid matrices with solvent concentration via rotary evaporation

EPA Method 3550B — Ultrasonic extraction of semivolatile compounds from environmental samples with rotary evaporator concentration

ISO 9377-2 — Water quality — Determination of hydrocarbon oil index using sample concentration techniques including rotary evaporation

USGS Organic Geochemistry Protocols — Sample concentration and purification steps for analysis of organic contaminants in soil and sediment samples.

Food & Beverage

LabTech rotary evaporators are extensively used for solvent removal and concentration in food sample preparation. They provide precise and efficient control for processes such as flavor extraction, contaminant analysis, and quality control, supporting safe and reliable testing of food products.

Typical Applications and Compatible Methods:
AOAC Official Method 996.01 — Extraction and concentration of fat from food samples using solvent evaporation techniques

FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) — Sample preparation involving solvent evaporation for microbiological and chemical testing in food safety

Codex Alimentarius — Preparation of food samples for pesticide residue analysis with solvent concentration via rotary evaporation

ISO 9377-2 — Determination of hydrocarbon oil content in food using solvent extraction and rotary evaporation concentration

EPA Method 3540C — Soxhlet extraction for contaminants in food matrices, followed by concentration with rotary evaporators

Pharmaceutical

LabTech rotary evaporators are essential for efficient solvent removal and concentration in pharmaceutical sample preparation. They support processes such as active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) purification, solvent recovery, and formulation development, ensuring precise control and reproducibility in laboratory workflows.

Typical Applications and Compatible Methods:
USP <467> — Residual Solvents: Preparation of samples for residual solvent testing via evaporation and concentration

ICH Q3C — Impurities: Guideline for residual solvent limits with sample preparation involving rotary evaporation

FDA Guidance for Industry — Sample preparation for drug substance and drug product analysis requiring solvent removal

AOAC Official Methods — Extraction and concentration steps for active ingredients and excipients in pharmaceutical formulations

EP (European Pharmacopoeia) 2.4.24 — Evaporation techniques used in pharmaceutical quality control and formulation development.

Medicals

LabTech rotary evaporators are widely utilized for sample preparation involving solvent removal and concentration in medical laboratories. Their precise control ensures efficient processing of biological and chemical samples for diagnostic testing, research, and development.

Typical Applications and Compatible Methods:
CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) — Sample prep involving solvent evaporation for clinical diagnostic assays

FDA 21 CFR Part 820 — Sample concentration and preparation protocols in medical device and pharmaceutical testing labs

ISO 15189 — Requirements for quality and competence in medical laboratories, including sample concentration techniques

AOAC Official Methods — Preparation of biological samples for contaminant and metabolite analysis

USP General Chapter <1225> — Validation of analytical procedures including sample preparation by evaporation.

Semiconductor Analysis

LabTech rotary evaporators are designed to support solvent removal and concentration tasks critical in semiconductor manufacturing and research. Their precise temperature and speed controls enable efficient sample preparation, purification, and solvent recovery in cleanroom and lab environments.

Typical Applications and Compatible Methods:
SEMATECH Guidelines — Sample preparation and solvent removal in semiconductor wafer processing research

JEDEC Standards — Methods involving chemical treatment and purification steps requiring solvent evaporation

ASTM E1735 — Standard Guide for Chemical Cleaning of Semiconductor Wafers involving solvent concentration

IPC-7711/7721 — Rework, modification and repair of electronic assemblies with solvent-based cleaning and concentration steps

ISO/TS 22002-4 — Food safety management for semiconductor fabrication facility cleanliness, supporting solvent removal protocols.

Disease Control

LabTech rotary evaporators are widely used for solvent removal and concentration in sample preparation for disease control and public health laboratories. Their precise control supports efficient processing of biological and environmental samples for contaminant analysis and epidemiological studies.

Typical Applications and Compatible Methods:
CDC Laboratory Manual — Sample concentration for pathogen and contaminant detection in clinical and environmental samples

WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality — Sample preparation for chemical and microbiological water quality testing

EPA Method 1694 — Pharmaceuticals and personal care products in environmental samples: sample preparation involving solvent evaporation

AOAC Official Methods — Concentration and purification of biological samples for toxin and contaminant analysis

ISO 15190 — Medical laboratories — Requirements for safety, including sample handling and preparation techniques.

Geology & Mining

LabTech rotary evaporators are ideal for solvent removal and concentration during sample preparation in geology and mineral analysis. Their precise temperature and rotation controls enable efficient extraction and purification of target analytes from complex mineral and soil matrices.

Typical Applications and Compatible Methods:
EPA Method 3050B — Acid digestion of sediments and soils, with solvent concentration steps via rotary evaporation

ASTM D2974 — Standard Test Methods for Moisture, Ash, and Organic Matter of Peat and Other Organic Soils, including sample concentration procedures

USGS Analytical Protocols — Preparation of soil and rock samples for elemental and isotopic analysis involving solvent evaporation

ISO 11466 — Soil quality — Extraction of trace elements using aqua regia digestion followed by solvent concentration

AOAC Official Methods — Concentration of mineral extracts for heavy metal and contaminant testing.

Forensics

LabTech rotary evaporators are essential tools for solvent removal and concentration in forensic laboratories. They enable precise sample preparation for the analysis of drugs, toxins, and other forensic evidence, ensuring accurate and reliable results under strict chain-of-custody protocols.

Typical Applications and Compatible Methods:
SWGDRUG (Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs) Guidelines — Sample preparation for drug analysis involving solvent evaporation

NIJ Forensic Science Standards — Methods for preparation and concentration of biological and chemical evidence samples

FBI Laboratory Protocols — Solvent removal and concentration steps in forensic toxicology and drug identification

ASTM E2150 — Standard Guide for Forensic Chemical Analysis, including sample concentration techniques

ISO/IEC 17025 — General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, ensuring reliable sample preparation.

Industrial Materials

LabTech rotary evaporators are widely used for solvent removal and concentration during sample preparation in materials research and quality control. Their precise temperature and speed controls ensure effective purification and processing of polymers, composites, metals, and ceramics.

Typical Applications and Compatible Methods:
ASTM D3613 — Standard Test Method for Solvent Extraction of Polymer Samples involving evaporation steps

ISO 11357 — Plastics — Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) sample preparation including solvent removal

NIST Material Testing Protocols — Sample concentration and purification for reference materials

EPA Method 3540C — Soxhlet extraction of materials with subsequent solvent evaporation

ASTM E1640 — Standard Guide for Sample Preparation for Microscopy in Materials Science.

Energy & Chemicals

LabTech rotary evaporators are widely utilized for solvent removal, concentration, and purification in energy production and chemical manufacturing labs. Their precise control supports efficient processing of complex chemical mixtures, biofuels, and petrochemical samples for analysis and quality control.

Typical Applications and Compatible Methods:
ASTM D4057 — Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products involving solvent concentration

EPA Method 8015D — Nonhalogenated Organics by Gas Chromatography with sample prep including solvent evaporation

ASTM D4739 — Standard Test Method for Elemental Analysis of Hydrocarbon Fuels involving sample concentration

ISO 8217 — Specifications of marine fuels with preparation steps requiring solvent removal

AOAC Official Methods — Extraction and concentration of biofuel components and chemical intermediates.