Trace Metal Verification via ICP‑MS Panels

Every batch of Lost Coast Aminos products is verified for trace metals using ICP‑MS panels. These panels quantify potentially toxic elements such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), and mercury (Hg) against established compendial limits. ICP‑MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) provides highly sensitive, element-specific measurements, allowing accurate detection even at parts-per-billion levels.

By comparing results to recognized guidelines like USP <232> and ICH Q3D, which define maximum permitted daily exposures for these metals, the verification process ensures that each batch meets accepted safety thresholds for elemental impurities. This process helps maintain quality, consistency, and reliability for research and laboratory use.