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Introducing ASOSolv™ — A Smarter Solvent for ICP Oil Analysis
Less Friction, More Flow — Bring Flexibilty to Your ICP Oil Analysis Workflow
A high-purity organic solvent engineered to create a bridge between oil-based sample matrices with aqueous Certified Reference Materials for ICP-OES analysis of wear metals, additive element, sulfur, and contaminants in lubricating and edible oils.
Laboratories performing elemental analysis of oils - lubricants, machinery oils, coolants, and edible oils - have long faced a difficult challenge: use organometallic standards with possible stability issues, and supply challenges that come with them, and miss out on the consistency and coverage that aqueous CRMs provide. ASOSolv™ eliminates that trade-off.
ASOSolv™ is a organic solvent designed to maintain the accuracy, stability, and flexibility required for demanding oil analysis applications. It works with both aqueous CRMs and traditional organometallic standards - one solvent, one streamlined workflow.
Talk to a Technical Expert Frequently Asked Questions About ASOSolv
66 Elements characterized for TMI on every Certificate of Analysis
97–103% Recovery across all elements in head-to-head testing
95% Customer satisfaction score — real chemist support five days a week
2-yr Shelf Life — Supply on-hand when you need it
Oil Analysis Challenges ASOSolv™ Solves
Oil analysis laboratories face a distinct set of pressures due to very large sample volumes. Any bottle necks in the workflow create more problems for heavily stressed laboratories. ASOSolv™ was designed with these challenges in mind.
Matrix Compatibility
Oil matrices are incompatible with aqueous standards without specialized preparation, requiring additional maintenance and cleaning time when switching between oil and water-based samples - adding cost and downtime to demanding workflows.
Organometallic Sourcing & Stability
Oil-based standards can be difficult to source consistently. Organometallic standards have a 1 year expiration date, compared to 5 years expiration for Inorganic Ventures aqueous CRMs.
Instrument Maintenance & Downtime
Oil analysis can cause significant carbon buildup on the ICP torch injector, requiring frequent cleaning stoppages, increasing service costs, and in some cases necessitating a dedicated second instrument for high-throughput
Sulfur Analysis Costs
Measuring sulfur in oil matrices often requires a dedicated sulfur analyzer costing $5,000-$35,000, plus additional bench space, maintenance, and trained personnel. Aqueous standards with sulfur stability eliminate this overhead entirely.
Detection Limits for Edible Oils
Food safety regulations demand trace toxic metal detection in edible oils. Conventional solvents with limited elemental coverage and generally higher TMI limits of detection, make reliably supporting these applications difficult.
Environmental & Safety Considerations
Traditional organic solvents used in oil analysis present handling, disposal, and safety concerns. Laboratories increasingly need greener, less-toxic alternatives that meet modern safety and sustainability expectations.
What ASOSolv™ Provides
A Hybrid Solvent Designed for Real Lab Workflows
Compatible with Aqueous CRMs and Organometallic Standards
ASOSolv™'s formulation works seamlessly with both Inorganic Ventures' industry-leading aqueous standards and traditional organometallic CRMs - giving laboratories full flexibility without changing their instrumentation.
Engineered for ICP-OES Analysis
Designed specifically for wear metals, additive elements, sulfur, and contaminant analysis in lubricating and edible oils, ASOSolv™ supports consistent calibration, accurate results, and simple sample preparation across major ICP-OES platforms.
No Significant Carbon Buildup
ASOSolv™'s clean-burning formula produces no significant carbon deposits on the ICP-OES torch injector - even after extended multi-hour runs - reducing cleaning frequency and eliminating costly maintenance stoppages.
66-Element TMI — Every Lot
Every batch is characterized for 66 elements using Standard Additions Trace Metallic Impurities analysis on a Spectra Arcos Ill in DSOI mode. Full TMI data and lower detection limits are reported on every Certificate of Analysis.
Flexible — Oil or Water
Switch between oil and water-based analyses in the same workflow without changing your solvent. ASOSolv™ accommodates both, eliminating disjointed multi-product setups.
Greener Chemistry
Formulated mainly from renewable, bio-derived materials as a safer, less-toxic alternative to conventional organic solvents, ASOSolv™ Supports laboratory safety goals.
Reliable Supply Chain
Ships in two business days with 24-hour response to quote inquiries. Combined with 2-year shelf life, you can keep ASOSolv™ on-hand and avoid the disruption of emergency reorders.
Broader Elemental Coverage
Aqueros standards cover 33 elements for more complete sample characterization
Common Sample Types Supported
- Industrial lubricants and machinery oils
- Coolants and hydraulic fluids
- Edible oils and food-grade lipid matrices
- Aqueous and mixed-matrix sample sets requiring a single solvent system
Analytical Focus Areas
- Wear metal and additive element monitoring (ASTM methods)
- Toxic metal analysis in edible oils (FDA compliance)
- Sulfur determination without a dedicated sulfur analyzer
- ICP-OES calibration for oil and water-based matrices
Free Downloadable Resource: A Smarter Approach to Oil Analysis
Methods, Challenges, and Modern Solutions for ICP Laboratories
Traditional oil analysis methods can introduce challenges related to solvent handling, standard stability, and contamination control. This practical guide explores modern approaches to elemental analysis and demonstrates how ASOSolv™ supports safer, more flexible workflows for wear metals, additive elements, and edible oils.
Whether you are new to oil analysis or looking to improve an existing workflow, this guide covers the key challenges laboratories face and how ASOSolv™ addresses them — from instrument maintenance and supply chain reliability to elemental coverage and detection limits.
How ASOSolv™ Compares
Direct performance comparison against leading competitive solvents used in ICP-OES oil analysis workflows.
| Capability | ASOSolv™ (IV) | PremiSolv (CONOSTAN) | V-Solv (PerkinElmer) | Kerosene |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueous CRM compatibility | ✔ Aqueous + organometallic | — Organometallic only | — Organometallic only | — Organometallic only |
| Elements in TMI analysis | ✔ 66 elements | Limited coverage | Limited coverage | Not characterized |
| Detection limits | ✔ Lower LOD — edible oil suitable | Higher LOD | Higher LOD | Unknown |
| Sustainability | ✔ Renewable, bio-derived | Traditional organic | Traditional organic | Petroleum-based |
| Extended shelf life | ✔ 2-year shelf life | Standard shelf life | Standard shelf life | Standard shelf life |
| Supply turnaround | ✔ 2-day ship, 24-hr quotes | Standard lead times | Standard lead times | Unknown |
| Full COA with TMI data | ✔ Every lot, 66 elements | Limited data | Limited data | Not available |
Common Questions About Switching to ASOSolv™
Transitioning to a new solvent system raises practical questions. Here is how ASOSolv™ addresses the most common ones.
Setup & Validation Time
ASOSolv™ is compatible with existing ICP-OES instrumentation — no new equipment to install or configure. Inorganic Ventures' technical support team is available to guide laboratories through validation quickly and confidently.
Method Disruption
ASOSolv™ works alongside both aqueous CRMs and existing organometallic standards, meaning labs can introduce it incrementally rather than overhauling their entire method at once.
Waste Disposal
ASOSolv™'s less-toxic formulation simplifies disposal compared to conventional organic solvents — in many cases reducing the regulatory burden rather than adding to it.
Upcoming Webinar: Introducing ASOSolv™
Less Friction, More Flow: Simplifying ICP Oil Analysis with ASOSolv™
Elemental analysis of oil-based samples presents unique calibration challenges — and for many laboratories, the traditional reliance on organometallic standards comes with real costs: supply chain uncertainty, instrument maintenance burden, and workflows that don't flex to meet modern analytical demands. In this webinar, Mike Booth, Innovation & Applications Development Manager at Inorganic Ventures and Sergei Leikin, Managing Director of Texas Scientific Products will introduce
ASOSolv™ — a new hybrid aqueous/organic solvent engineered for ICP-OES analysis of wear metals, additive elements, and contaminants in lubricating and edible oils. Mike and Sergei will walk through what makes ASOSolv™ different, including its compatibility with both aqueous CRMs and organometallic standards, its clean-burning formulation that eliminates significant carbon buildup on the ICP torch, and its 66-element TMI characterization that delivers lower detection limits for even the most demanding trace metal applications. Whether you are looking to simplify your calibration workflow, reduce instrument downtime, or bring greener chemistry into your lab, this session will show you how ASOSolv™ can help you get there.
Attendees will leave with:
- A clear understanding of how ASOSolv™ bridges aqueous and oil-based analytical workflows
- Practical insight into performance and purity advantages over traditional solvent systems
- Guidance on introducing ASOSolv™ into an existing ICP-OES oil analysis method
Discover how ASOSolv™ can simplify calibration, reduce instrument downtime, and deliver the analytical confidence your laboratory demands — with the supply chain reliability Inorganic Ventures is known for.
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Sample Prep Guides: Detailed protocols for digestion, dilution, and matrix handling to optimize your oil sample analysis workflow.
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