In order to ensure reliable product identification worldwide, YMC established its International Product Code (IPC), consisting
of “readable” modules for parts, column hardware and prepacked columns. Implementation of the IPC ensures that one
specific part number is assigned to any product, even exotic or customised versions that may become required for increasingly
demanding applications in terms of column length, diameter or customised media chemistry, etc. In spite of the
numerous theoretical product configurations, the IPC is designed to be as intuitive as possible. Therefore, as well as being
able to generate a part number even for non-standard product configurations, the IPC will greatly assist endusers worldwide
to communicate on the verification of method transfer or validation, based on the descriptive information provided on
the product labels. Operating errors and ordering errors, which result in delays in supply and/or delay of work, are therefore
minimised.
In terms of quality management, YMC column labels routinely provide information on the (IPC) part number, which identifies
all product components and a serial number for traceability data, recorded at YMC, for example on the base silica lot,
the derivatisation lot, the packing protocol (inspection report), etc. The following column label for a prepacked analytical
column shall demonstrate the logics of the IPC:
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The part number consists of
a) the “Gel Code” identifying the packing material
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AQ = |
YMC-Pack ODS-AQ |
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12 = |
12 nm (120 Å) |
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S = |
spherical |
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05 = |
5 microns particle size |
b) the “Hardware Code”
identifying the column dimensions (and the type of column hardware*)
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25 = |
25 cm (250 mm) length |
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46 = |
4.6 mm i.d. |
The serial number provides a link, recorded at YMC, on the base silica, the derivatisation
and column packing, which are further traceable by means of their individual manufacturing
protocols monitored and documented at YMC.
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