HPTLC facilitates efficient substance identification and visual fingerprint identification to detect falsified products. Spectra from illicit substances can be compared to unknown substances in falsified products to confirm their presence. HPTLC-MS as an additional method can confirm the identity of the illicit substance.

Normal-phase HPTLC is an excellent complementary technique to RP-18 HPLC, especially for quality control purposes. HPTLC plates can reveal impurities that might not be detected by HPLC, thus providing a more comprehensive purity assessment. Our case study on the chemical synthesis of ergoline psychedelics demonstrates HPTLC’s effectiveness in process monitoring and purity analysis of finished products.

CAMAG’s HPTLC systems are designed to meet the expert’s needs for successful analysis of various types of illicit drugs in different matrices. Forensic drug control covers diverse challenges, from assessing chemical purity to identifying illicit drugs. While LC-MS and GC-MS are commonly used, HPTLC provides faster and reliable results in many cases.

HPTLC is used to analyze chemical residues from explosives, accelerants, and other hazardous substances at crime scenes. This method allows investigators to identify the specific chemicals involved, helping to establish the cause of an explosion or arson.

In cases of document forgery, HPTLC can be employed to analyze inks. By separating the chemical composition of inks, HPTLC can distinguish between different inks used in a document, aiding in the detection of alterations, forgeries, or counterfeit documents.

The analysis of food colorants is a critical aspect of food safety and quality control. Whether natural or synthetic, color additives must meet strict regulatory standards, and HPTLC provides a reliable solution for ensuring compliance.

Chemical warfare agents, whether solid, liquid, or gas, can harm humans, animals, or plants even in small amounts. Given their potential use in warfare and terrorism, CAMAG has developed HPTLC methods to identify and detect nerve agents, blister agents, irritants, and arsenic-based agents. HPTLC instruments reduce direct contact with toxic samples, enhancing analyst safety during the detection process.

HPTLC is an essential tool in the cannabis industry, providing fast, reliable, and cost-effective analysis for cannabinoid profiling, terpene analysis, and contaminant detection. Its versatility and precision help manufacturers and testing labs ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of cannabis products, meeting the growing demands of the industry and regulatory bodies.

For shooting distance determination, burned powder particles can be imprinted on filter paper and detected by spraying reagents. The Derivatizer, compared to manual spraying, delivers user-independent, higher-resolution images and improved health protection, and provides more consistent, reproducible results, making it a preferred tool for shooting distance determination.