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Precise monitoring of

Menthol in acetone

for optimal product quality


Inline concentration measurement of menthol in acetone solutions for pharmaceutical and cosmetic production processes.

Maintenance-free LiquiSonic® Ultrasonic sensors ensure continuous quality control in real time.

±0.05 wt% accuracy

Real-time measurement

Maintenance-free

Cost-saving

Why is menthol concentration measurement in acetone a special challenge?

The pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries use menthol in acetone solutions for various critical processes. This gives rise to complex measurement tasks that require the highest precision and reliability.

Typical challenges

  • Crystallization at fluctuating concentrations
  • Impurities affect product purity
  • Temperature-dependent solubility of menthol
  • Time delay in laboratory analyses
  • High requirements for measurement methods

Typical Requirements

  • Pharmaceutical quality requires high accuracy
  • Continuous monitoring for batch consistency
  • Consider explosive atmosphere
  • Validatable measurement methods required

Conventional measurement methods fail with contaminated solutions or are not suitable for inline applications. The result: production stoppages, quality problems, and correspondingly high costs. Discover our solution!

Our solution for precise menthol concentration measurements

LiquiSonic® measurement system

The LiquiSonic® system solves the challenges of menthol measurement in acetone through innovative ultrasonic velocity measurement. This unique technology from SensoTech enables precise, continuous concentration measurement directly in the process.

  • High measurement accuracy for high quality standards
  • Maintenance-free operation without mechanical wear parts
  • Sample-free inline measurement without process interruption
  • Explosion protection available for safe applications
  • Digital integration into process control systems

Technical details and specifications

Ultrasonic measurement principle

The LiquiSonic® The system is based on the precise measurement of the absolute speed of sound in liquids. Ultrasonic waves are transmitted through the menthol-acetone solution at high frequency. The transit time measurement is performed several times per second, allowing concentration changes of up to 0.05 wt% to be detected reliably and in real time.

Technical specifications

Measurement range (concentration)

0.1 - 100 wt%

Measurement accuracy

typically ±0.05 wt%

Repeatability

±0.02 wt%

Temperature range

-40 °C to 200 °C

Pressure range

up to 500 bar

Sensor length

up to 3000 mm

Material & coating

Stainless steel, Hastelloy, PFA, PVDF, ETFE, ...

Digital transmission

up to 1,000 m (more on request)

Interfaces

4-20 mA, Profibus, Ethernet, Modbus, fieldbus, ...

Protection class

IP65 & Ex-Schutz verfügbar

Calibration

One-time factory calibration

Maintenance

Completely maintenance-free


Customized adaptations

SensoTech manufactures sensors individually according to your requirements. Especially in menthol-acetone applications, special materials or designs are often necessary:

Special materials

• Chemically resistant special alloys

• PTFE coatings for highest purity

• Special flanges for pharmaceutical applications

Customer-specific geometry

• Compact sensors for small pipelines

• Extended designs for thick insulation

• Special geometries for crystallization vessels


Economic benefits

Continuous monitoring eliminates time-consuming batch changes and reliably reduces waste. The maintenance-free operation as well as the elimination of sample analyses reduce laboratory and operating costs significantly. Thanks to precise dosing, material costs decrease, while (re-)calibration is not required.

Typical payback period 8-12 months!

Application examples

LiquiSonic® Sensors are used in a wide variety of applications in the pharmaceutical industry and cosmetic production.

Pharmaceutical industry

  • Menthol crystallization: Precise monitoring of supersaturation
  • Cleaning processes: Control of solvent purity
  • Tablet coating: Menthol solutions for coating
  • Tropfen & Pastillen: Flavoring dosage

Cosmetics & personal care

  • Toothpaste production: Menthol dosage for different flavors
  • Mouthwashes: Various dosages for Cooling effects
  • Skin care products: Menthol for cooling effects
  • Shampoos: Refreshing formulas
  • Deodorants: Menthol as a natural additive

Special applications

  • Flavor extraction: Concentration of natural menthol extracts
  • Solvent recovery: Acetone recovery in cleaning
  • Quality control: Incoming inspection of raw materials
  • Batch documentation: Batch tracking and release
  • Process optimization: Yield maximization through precise control

More success stories and references:

Detailed case studies and customer references are available from our sales team. Contact us for specific application examples from your industry.

The key benefits at a glance


Precise real-time measurement

Robust & maintenance-free

Short payback period

Continuous quality control


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Frequently asked questions

What is SensoTech?

SensoTech GmbH is a leading company in the field of process measurement technology based in Barleben, near Magdeburg, Germany. We develop and manufacture innovative solutions for monitoring and optimizing industrial processes. Our specialization lies in the precise measurement of concentrations, densities, and other parameters in liquids – in real time and directly during the process.

What distinguishes LiquiSonic® from conventional measurement technology?

In contrast to optical methods, which are influenced by color or turbidity, conductivity-based methods, which are sensitive to electrical conductivity, or density-based methods, which can be disrupted by temperature or gas bubbles, our ultrasonic method is independent of these influences.

The LiquiSonic® measurement technology also contains neither moving parts nor components that can wear out or be consumed. After installation, the measurement system is therefore completely maintenance-free and drift-free.

The sensors offer digital signal transmission up to 1000 m and enable continuous inline measurement without sampling.

How quickly do you receive measurement results when monitoring menthol in acetone?

The system delivers measured values in real time. Based on the measurements, you receive an up-to-date measured value every second when monitoring
menthol in acetone. This fast response time enables effective process control and early detection of deviations.

How does LiquiSonic® respond to temperature fluctuations?

Since the speed of sound, like all other physical quantities, is influenced by temperature, all our LiquiSonic® sensors are equipped with temperature sensors. This allows the influence of temperature on the measurement to be directly compensated Therefore, it is not necessary to integrate additional temperature sensors.

Which process conditions can be covered?

Our sensors operate reliably in a temperature range from -40 °C to 200 °C and pressures up to 500 bar. Aggressive media can also be measured using various material options such as stainless steel, Hastelloy, or PFA coatings. Explosion protection for zones 1 and 2 is also available.

Can extreme operating ranges also be covered?

Yes, our sensors are designed for extreme conditions. In addition to the extended temperature and pressure range, we offer custom adaptations such as sensor lengths up to 3000 mm, special alloys for corrosive media, and various protection types, for example optional explosion protection. Each sensor is individually according to your requirements configured.

How is the acetone-menthol concentration measured precisely?

Our system uses ultrasonic transit time measurement to determine the speed of sound in the liquid. The speed of sound correlates directly with the acetone-mentholconcentration and enables Measurement accuracies of ±0.05 wt%. The integrated temperature compensation ensures stable results even under fluctuating process conditions.

Can multiple components be monitored simultaneously?

Yes, by combining the speed of sound measurement with additional physical variables (e.g. conductivity), multiple components can be determined simultaneously. This also allows further additives to be monitored.

How is integration into existing automation systems carried out?

The system offers various digital interfaces (e.g. Profibus, Ethernet / IP, Foundation Fieldbus) as well as analog 4-20 mA outputs. The integration is carried out without problems via standardized protocols.

Is adaptation to special pipelines or containers possible?

Yes, SensoTech manufactures sensors individually according to customer requirements. All standard flanges, any installation length (up to at least 1000 mm, other lengths on request), various threads and special geometries for crystallization tanks or small pipelines are available.

What maintenance is required for monitoring menthol in acetone?

The system is completely maintenance-free. There are no mechanical wear parts, seals or optical windows that could be attacked. Regular calibration is not necessary - the sensors remain stable for years.

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Phase separation

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Ethanol

For the continuous monitoring of ethanol concentrations, SensoTech offers maintenance-free ultrasonic sensors that deliver precise measurement results directly in the process – without sampling.

Incoming goods inspection

SensoTech's liquid identification enables fast and reliable verification of delivered media in incoming goods inspection and thus contributes to quality assurance and process safety.

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