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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 results in complex measurement tasks that require the highest precision and reliability.

Typical challenges

  • Crystallization with fluctuating concentrations
  • Contaminants affect product purity
  • Temperature-dependent solubility of menthol
  • Time delay in laboratory analyses
  • High demands on 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 consequently high costs. Discover our solution!

Our solution for precise menthol concentration measurements

LiquiSonic® measuring system

The  LiquiSonic®  system solves the challenges of menthol measurement in acetone through innovative ultrasonic speed 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
  • Ex protection available for safe applications
  • Digital integration into process control systems

Technical details and specifications

Ultrasonic measuring principle

The LiquiSonic® The system is based on the precise measurement of the absolute sound velocity 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 reliably detected in real time.

Technical Specifications

Measuring 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 protection available

Calibration

One-time Factory Calibration

Maintenance

Completely Maintenance-Free


Individual Customizations

SensoTech manufactures sensors individually according to your requirements. Especially for 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 Insulations

• Special Geometries for Crystallization Vessels


Economic Benefit

Through continuous monitoring, time-consuming batch changes are eliminated and waste is reliably reduced. 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 widely used in the pharmaceutical industry and cosmetics 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 various flavors
  • Mouthwashes Various dosages for Cooling effects
  • Skincare 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

Further 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 main benefits at a glance


Precise real-time measurement

Robust & maintenance-free

Short amortization 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 produce 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?

Unlike 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 disturbed by temperature or gas bubbles, our ultrasonic method is independent of these influences.

The LiquiSonic® measurement technology contains neither moving parts nor components that can wear out or be consumed. Therefore, after installation, the measurement system is 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 get measurement results when monitoring menthol in acetone?

The system provides measurements in real-time. Based on the measurements, you get a current measurement value every second when monitoring
menthol in acetone. This fast response time enables effective process control and early detection of deviations.

How does LiquiSonic® react 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 barWith various material options such as stainless steel, Hastelloy, or PFA coatings, aggressive media can also be measured. Explosion protection for Zone 1 and 2 is also available.

Can extreme operating conditions also be covered?

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

How is the acetone-menthol concentration measured?

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

Can multiple components be monitored simultaneously?

Yes, by combining the speed of sound measurement with additional physical quantities (e.g., conductivity), mehrere Komponenten can be determined simultaneously. This allows for the monitoring of additional additives.

How is the 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 seamless via standardized protocols.

Is customization to specific pipelines or containers possible?

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

What maintenance is required for monitoring menthol in acetone?

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

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