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Similars™ columns are comparable to industry leading phases written into USP™ monographs. Use them as alternates to secure your supply chain options. Using them in your methods and rotating them with established columns shows consistency and robustness of your method.
Our experienced support laboratory is very happy to help you show column equivalency to assist in the evaluation process. Just send an email or call us.
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Cogent Hyper-Similars™ C18 very similar to ThermoFisher Hypersil® columns.
Cogent MicroBee™ C18 are similar to the Waters® µBondapak® columns.
Cogent Nova-Similars™ C18 are similar to the Waters® NovaPak® columns.
Cogent Zx-Similars™ C18 are similar to the Agilent® Zorbax® columns.
NOTE: Our technical support team strongly recommends that the Cogent column filter to protect your column, included with each column, be used with all HPLC columns whenever possible.
USP / Method Transfer Disclaimer
Cogent Similars™ HPLC columns are intended as alternate columns designed to closely match the chromatographic selectivity and performance characteristics of commonly used legacy columns. While Similars™ columns are engineered to support existing validated and USP‑based methods, users are responsible for confirming suitability for their specific application, method, and regulatory requirements.
Minor method adjustments may be required in some cases, depending on analyte chemistry, system configuration, and operating conditions. No representation is made that use of any alternate column eliminates the need for appropriate method verification, suitability testing, or documentation as required by internal quality systems, regulatory agencies, or pharmacopeial guidance.
MICROSOLV provides technical support to assist with column selection, method comparison, and optimization where necessary.
