Thermo Scientific™ Pesticide Explorer™ Quantitation Software

The Thermo Scientific™ Pesticide Explorer™ Quantitation Software is a comprehensive, application-specific data acquisition and analysis solution designed for pesticide residue analysis using Thermo Scientific TSQ triple quadrupole LC-MS/MS systems.

Built on the powerful TraceFinder™ software platform, the Pesticide Explorer package provides laboratories with pre-configured quantitative workflows, extensive pesticide compound libraries, validated analytical methods, and complete documentation. It enables fast, accurate, and compliant pesticide screening and quantitation in food, environmental, and agricultural samples.

This software dramatically reduces method development time and ensures laboratories achieve regulatory-compliant results with maximum efficiency and confidence.

Key Features

• Integrated TraceFinder™ Quantitation Software
  Advanced software platform for LC-MS/MS data acquisition, processing, and reporting.
• Extensive Pesticide Compound Libraries
  Includes comprehensive pesticide databases with optimized SRM transitions and compound information.
• Pre-Validated Analytical Methods
  Ready-to-use quantitative methods for rapid implementation and regulatory compliance.
• Automated Data Processing and Quantitation
  Automatically calculates concentrations, confirms compound identity, and generates reports.
• Regulatory Compliance Support
  Supports global pesticide testing standards including:
  • EU SANTE guidelines
  • AOAC methods
  • FDA and EPA requirements
• Streamlined Workflow Automation
  Minimizes manual intervention and improves laboratory productivity.
• Comprehensive Documentation Package
  Includes full method documentation, validation data, and user guides.

Core Software Components Included

1. TraceFinder™ Software Platform

Provides:

• Instrument control and data acquisition
• Quantitative analysis tools
• Automated reporting and data processing
• Quality control monitoring
• Integration with TSQ Quantis Plus LC-MS/MS

2. Pesticide Compound Libraries

Includes:

• Extensive pesticide compound database
• Optimized SRM transitions
• Retention time information
• Quantitation and confirmation parameters

Supports multi-residue pesticide analysis.

3. Validated Analytical Methods

Provides:

• Pre-configured LC-MS/MS acquisition methods
• Optimized instrument parameters
• Validated workflows for pesticide quantitation

Reduces method development time.

4. Documentation and Workflow Guides

Includes:

• Method validation documentation
• Instrument setup guidance
• Regulatory compliance references
• User manuals and SOP support

Applications

• Food safety pesticide residue analysis
• Agricultural product testing
• Environmental monitoring
• Drinking water pesticide analysis
• Regulatory compliance testing laboratories
• Contract testing laboratories
• Government and reference laboratories

Compatibility

Designed for use with:

• Thermo Scientific™ TSQ Quantis™ LC-MS/MS
• Thermo Scientific™ TSQ Altis™ LC-MS/MS
• Thermo Scientific™ TSQ Fortis™ LC-MS/MS
• Thermo Scientific™ Vanquish™ UHPLC systems

Technical Specifications

Advantages

• Rapid implementation of pesticide testing workflows
• Eliminates need for manual method development
• Improves laboratory productivity
• Ensures regulatory compliance
• Reduces analysis errors
• Enables high-throughput pesticide screening

The Thermo Scientific™ Pesticide Explorer™ Quantitation Software (OPTON-30426) is an essential software solution for laboratories performing pesticide residue analysis using TSQ LC-MS/MS systems. With integrated TraceFinder software, validated methods, and comprehensive pesticide libraries, it enables accurate, compliant, and efficient quantitative analysis, making it an indispensable tool for food safety, environmental monitoring, and regulatory testing laboratories.