Preface
The idea for the Chromatographic Columns database was originally
conceived to help USP staff respond to queries about the columns used
in developing compendial chromatographic methods. We are pleased to
share this information with you through Chromatographic Columns, for
your convenient and quick reference.
This publication is a compilation of the column reagents referenced in the
briefings in Pharmacopeial Forum (PF) beginning with the January - February
1980 issue. It covers revision proposals in which gas- or liquid-
chromatographic methods are included and gives the brand names of the
column reagents cited in the accompanying briefing. Also included is
information on the corresponding USP "L", "G" or "S" designation, the
volume number of the PF issue in which the proposal appears, and the
type of test employing the chromatographic method. Chromatographic
Reagents also helps you track which column reagents were used to
validate methods that have become official and are included in USP-NF.
The 2001 edition of Chromatographic Columns is cumulative of listings in
all issues of Pharmacopeial Forum from 1980 through May-June 2001.
The monograph entries are presented in alphabetical order by
monograph title. The chromatographic columns referenced in each
subsequent issue of PF are listed at the back of the issue in the same
format as in the main volume. These PF updates are cumulative of
listings from the July-August 1990 issue. The PF pages may be removed
and inserted into the pocket on the back cover of the main volume.
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