Arsenic Testing – The Latest Addition to our Kemio Sensor Range

We have introduced a range of brand new arsenic sensors which can be used in our portable Kemio™ Heavy Metals and Kemio™ Multi testing solutions. The new sensors can detect both total arsenic and arsenic(III) and measure in the range of 2 to 250 μg/L.

Our Kemio™ Heavy Metals and Kemio™ Multi systems don’t require any specialist training and tests can be performed on-site in minutes, meaning that a user can test for arsenic across more locations in a single day.

Our Kemio sensor solutions provide users with a safer testing method than other common field-testing procedures, which use toxic chemicals such as mercury bromide in the testing process.

Kemio™ Heavy Metals and Kemio™ Multi have been designed for use in remote, hard to reach areas away from laboratory and healthcare infrastructure.

A number of countries are affected by high levels of arsenic in ground water: these include India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, China, Nigeria, Mexico, Chile and Argentina.

The World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) current recommended limit for arsenic in drinking water is 10 μg/L. However, in many areas, arsenic in ground water far exceeds this level. According to the WHO, millions of people around the world are exposed to arsenic at concentrations of 100 μg/L or greater.

Arsenic contamination is of particular concern where groundwater from wells is used for drinking, irrigation, cooking, and cleaning, and in areas where there is a lack of water treatment infrastructure.

Arsenic is a naturally occurring heavy metal which can enter ground water after it is released from soil and rocks.

Long-term exposure to arsenic can cause cancer and skin lesions, and it has also been associated with cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

The use of arsenic sensors with Palintest’s Kemio™ technology will enable governments, water companies, NGOs and communities to identify areas of arsenic contamination more quickly, take immediate action when harmful levels are identified, and mitigate risk.

Kemio™ Heavy Metals and Kemio™ Multi both have an IP67 rated waterproof design, which means they can be operated in wet and humid environments, and do not require laboratory-grade handling.

Kemio™ products also automatically log test data and store results. This provides traceable and auditable data, which can enable organisations carrying out testing to demonstrate.