Thermo Scientific™ TraceGOLD™ TG-5SILMS Guard GC Columns with SafeGuard

The Thermo Scientific™ TraceGOLD™ TG-5SILMS Guard GC Columns with SafeGuard are premium low-polarity gas chromatography columns designed for high-performance GC and GC/MS analysis. These columns incorporate an integrated SafeGuard guard column, which protects the analytical column from contamination, extends operational lifetime, and ensures consistent analytical performance over prolonged use.

Manufactured with advanced TraceGOLD™ TG-5 SILMS stationary phase chemistry, these columns provide excellent inertness, superior peak symmetry, and enhanced sensitivity for trace-level detection of a wide range of organic compounds. The integrated SafeGuard eliminates the need for manual guard column installation, reducing setup complexity and improving system reliability.

These columns are ideal for demanding analytical environments including environmental monitoring, petrochemical analysis, pharmaceutical testing, and forensic applications, especially when coupled with GC/MS systems.

Key Features and Advantages

• Integrated SafeGuard Protection
  • Built-in guard column protects analytical column from contamination
  • Extends column lifetime and reduces replacement costs
  • Maintains consistent retention times and analytical reproducibility
• Low-Polarity TG-5 SILMS Stationary Phase
  • 5% phenyl, 95% dimethylpolysiloxane equivalent phase
  • Excellent separation of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds
  • Suitable for broad-range applications including hydrocarbons and pesticides
• Exceptional Thermal Stability
  • Maximum operating temperature up to 330°C (continuous) / 350°C (programmed)
  • Supports high-temperature GC and GC/MS methods
• Superior Inertness and Peak Performance
  • Reduced active sites for improved peak shape
  • Enhanced performance for sensitive and trace-level analytes
• Optimized for GC/MS Systems
  • Fully compatible with ion-trap, quadrupole, and high-resolution GC/MS instruments
• Simplified Installation
  • Integrated SafeGuard eliminates need for separate guard column connection
  • Reduces dead volume and installation errors

Applications

The TraceGOLD TG-5SILMS Guard GC Columns are ideal for:

• GC/MS analysis of hydrocarbons (including chlorinated hydrocarbons)
• Environmental analysis (PAHs, phenols, phthalates)
• Pharmaceutical impurity profiling
• Petrochemical and fuel analysis
• Forensic toxicology
• Food safety testing
• Pesticide and organophosphate analysis
• Volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs)

Technical Specifications

Available Models and Configurations

Unique Advantages of SafeGuard Integration

Compliance and Quality

• Manufactured under strict Thermo Scientific quality standards
• USP classification compliant (G27, G36)
• Designed for regulated laboratories including pharmaceutical and environmental testing

The Thermo Scientific™ TraceGOLD™ TG-5SILMS Guard GC Columns with SafeGuard deliver superior analytical reliability, extended column lifetime, and outstanding chromatographic performance. The integrated SafeGuard design simplifies installation while protecting the analytical column, making these columns an ideal choice for laboratories performing high-precision GC and GC/MS analyses across environmental, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and forensic applications.