The Spark M-30 verifies every DMDC (E242) dose in beverages by measuring methanol content on site, with a 1ppm detection limit and results in about five minutes for under EUR 5 per measurement. No sample preparation required, with USB data export for full traceability.
Do you use dimethyl dicarbonate (DMDC; E242) to guarantee the microbiological stability of your beverages? Do you know, for every batch, whether it was dosed correctly, and what the consequences would be if it was overdosed or not dosed at all? The Spark M-30 turns DMDC dosing control into a routine, on-site check — fast, accurate, affordable, uncomplicated and integrated, by measuring the methanol content that results from DMDC dosing.
Suitable for juice spritzers, iced tea, flavoured water, sports and energy drinks, alcohol-free wine, beer and wine mixed drinks, cider, and hard seltzer — any beverage using DMDC for microbiological stability.
Talk to the Techotrix team to find out whether the Spark M-30 is the right DMDC dosing control device for your production line.
| Measuring Principle | Chromatographic headspace analysis |
| Measuring Range | 0–999ppm methanol |
| Accuracy | 5ppm or 5% of reading (whichever greater) |
| Resolution | 1ppm |
| Detection Limit | 1ppm |
| Ethanol Limit | 0–20 vol% ethanol in sample |
| Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Measuring Time | 2–4 minutes |
| Operating Temperature | 10–35°C, automatic correction |
| Memory | Up to 1,000 measurements |
| Power | Rechargeable LiPo battery (3900mAh) |
| Dimensions | 195 x 100 x 40mm |
| Weight | ~360g |
| Interface | USB-C |
| Protection Class | IP31 |
| Certifications | CE (EMC, RoHS), UN DOT 38.3 |
Accessories included: sample vials, pipettes, calibration standard, transport case, USB cable with plug.
Related model: Spark M-20 — general-purpose portable methanol detector for spirits, perfumes and disinfectants.
Contact the Techotrix team to confirm the right Spark M-30 configuration for your DMDC dosing verification needs.