VELP OXITEST Oxidation Stability Reactor

Fats and oils oxidation stability tests for R&D and QC Labs

The oxidation stability tests performed with the OXITEST reactor accelerate the lipid's oxidation process that in normal conditions can last weeks or months and provide fast, accurate and reliable results for Food & Feed, Cosmetic, Pharma and Petrochemical industries.

The OXITEST provides added value information for Quality Control and Research & Development Labs for:

• Quality control of raw materials and ingredients
• Transportation and effects on goods
• Storage period studies
• Product Development and behavior
• Formula Optimization
• Ingredient and alternative ingredients testing
• Process optimization
• Packaging study and alternative packaging comparison

Representative results testing the whole sample

The OXITEST reactor subjects the sample to a high oxidative stress environment in order to evaluate, in a short period of time, the resistance to fat oxidation:

• Established over-pressure of pure oxygen (6 bar, degree 5.0)
• High constant temperature, 90 °C

With the OXITEST Method, the stability test is performed directly on the sample as it is solid, liquid or doughy.

The method's key advantage is that the OXITEST ensures representative results without extensive sample preparation.

Other components of the sample matrix such as chemical oxidants or transition metal can promote oxidation and the use of extracted matter may not be a suitable predictor of stability.

The Induction Period IP

The results of the OXITEST are expressed through the IP Induction Period.

The IP is the time required to reach the starting point of oxidation, corresponding to either a level of detectable rancidity or a sudden change in the rate of oxidation.

The longer the Induction Period, the higher the stability against oxidation over time.

OXISoft™ software powerful and intuitive

The OXITEST is entirely controlled via PC through the intuitive OXISoftTM software which is able to control up to 4 OXITEST simultaneously and independently. The OXISoft™ is quick and easy-to-use, at a glance you always have the program parameters, work conditions and results.

The software comes with multi-lingual support and a pre-installed library of methods related to a wide range of sample types, you can use these, modify them and create your own methods!

Data management, reportiing and archive with the following test types:

• Repeatability test
• Freshness test
• Formulas comparison
• Packaging comparison
• IP during ageing
• Estimated shelf life

Premium titanium parts

The oxidation chambers, sample holders and covers are made of titanium, a premium material guaranteeing:

• High resistance
• Excellent chemical compatibility;
• Easy cleaning
• Cost savings since no disposable consumables are required.

Benefit form cloud-bases services with VELP Ermes

The OXITEST thanks to its connectivity to VELP Ermes allows you to reduce routine operations thanks to the real-time monitoring of your test wherever you are, at any time from PC, smartphone and tablet.

• Real-time monitoring and notification
• Maximum security and data protection
• Anytime access to your data via PC, smartphone and tablet
• Enhanced Service Support (VELP and partners)
• Immediate Software Updates
• Create and share reports, track trend and get useful insights

TECHNICAL DATA

NUMBER OF OXIDATION CHAMBERS:	2
CAPACITY SINGLE CHAMBER:	up to 100 ml
PRESSURE RANGE:	0 - 8 bar
TEMPERATURE RANGE:	from room temp. to 120 °C
MAX DEVIATION FROM THE SET TEMPERATURE	≤ 0.5 °C
REPRODUCIBILITY OF SET TEMPERATURE	≤ ± 0.2 °C
INTERFACE:	USB
CONNECTIVITY	Cloud via LAN or Wi-Fi
POWER	900 W
POWER SUPPLY	115 V / 60 Hz - 230 V / 50-60 Hz
WEIGHT:	16.5 Kg (36.3 lb)
DIMENSIONS (WXHXD):	365x190x485 mm (14.6x7.6x19.4 in)
OVERPRESSURE	Safety valve
OUT-RANGE TEMPERATURE	Visual alarm
DAMAGED PROBE	Visual alarm

Brochures & Leaflets

VELP Scientifica invites you to download brochures and leaflets in order to explore our premium quality solutions and to have all the major key arguments, features and specifications of a product in your hands, in any place, and at any time.

OXITEST - How to connect to VELP Ermes
OXITEST AOCS International Official Method - Leaflet
OXITEST Oxidative Stability Reactor - Brochure [EN]
Analytical Instruments - Line Brochure [EN]
Product Portfolio - Brochure [EN]

Application notes

Choose among a comprehensive library of Application Notes / White Papers and learn more on how to optimize the performance of your VELP instruments. These documents offer typical analyses of well-known samples, together with official references and suggestions, to make you an expert!

A Comparison of Lipid Contents in Different Types of Peanut Cultivars
Effect of Addition of Green Coffee Parchment to Gluten-Free Bread
Estimated Shelf-Life & Oxidation Stability of Breadsticks
Improvement of meat oxidation stability by addition of natural products
Oxidation Stability & Formula Comparison on Biscuits
Oxidation Stability & Formula Comparison on Butter
Oxidation Stability & Formula Comparison on Leather
Oxidation Stability & Formula Comparison on Meat
Oxidation stability of Chia seeds flour
Oxidation Stability of Face Cream
Oxidation Stability of various types of Oils – Evaluation of a new Antioxidant effectiveness
Oxidation Stability on Mayonnaise
Enhancing Stability of Olive Oils by Enrichment with Natural Ingredients
Oxidation Stability of Cold wax strips
Poster on OXITEST - Comparison of OXITEST and RANCIMAT methods to evaluate the oxidative stability in frying oils
Poster On OXITEST - Effect of Nitrogen Fertilisation on Walnuts
Poster On Oxitest - Effect of the Addition of Chili Pepper on Vegetable Oils Oxidative Stability
Poster on Oxitest - Evaluation of the oxidative stability of bakery products by OXITEST method and sensory analysis
Poster On OXITEST - Kinetic Parameters in Soybean Oil
Poster On OXITEST - Lipid Oxidation in Fried Potato Crisps
Poster On Oxitest - Nutritional Quality of Seeds and Leaf Metabolites of Chia from Southern Italy
Poster On OXITEST - Oxidation Stability of Edible Oils
Poster On OXITEST - Oxidative stability of Chia Seeds
Poster On OXITEST - Red Chili Addition Effects on Shelf Life
Poster On OXITEST - Red Chili Pepper as Natural Antioxidant in Oils
Poster on OXITEST - Shelf Life Evaluation of Gluten-free Biscuits

Certifications

Our compliance to statutory rules and regulations worldwide.
With the CE mark, VELP Scientifica declares that the products are designed and manufactured in compliance with the essential safety requirements of the European Directive on Safety.
The Certification Body (CB) Certificate is an international program created by the IECEE for the acceptance of product safety test results among participating laboratories and certification organizations around the world.
The cNEMKOus mark ensures this product is designed and manufactured in compliance with the International Directive on Safety IEC/EN 61010-1. The cNEMKOus mark has the same legal status as any other NRTL/SCC accredited marks, for U.S. and Canada.

CE Declaration of Conformity VELP Scientifica Oxidation Reactor