Texas Scientific Products: ICP and ICP-MS Supplies and Consumables.
ICP-AES · ICP-MS · FLAA · GFAA compatible. Texas Scientific Products has been manufacturing and distributing ICP consumables since 2004 — nebulizers, pump tubing, torches, spray chambers, and standards for major instrument brands. Tell Kevin your instrument model and sample type and he will identify the right part.
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Your ICP or ICP-MS Is Only as Good as the Consumables Feeding It
ICP-AES and ICP-MS instruments are precision analytical systems — but their performance at the detector starts with sample introduction. A nebulizer that clogs on high-dissolved-solids samples, or pump tubing that swells in contact with organic solvents, degrades sensitivity, increases downtime, and produces results that cannot be trusted. The sample introduction consumables are consumable for a reason — they wear, they react, they block — and choosing the wrong part for your sample type compounds every one of those problems.
Texas Scientific Products (TSP) has been manufacturing and distributing ICP consumables since 2004. Their product line covers nebulizers, spray chambers, torches, pump tubing, standards and digestion equipment for major ICP-AES and ICP-MS instrument brands — Agilent, PerkinElmer, Thermo Scientific, Spectro, Horiba/JY, and others, TSP’s OptiMist series of nebulizers were developed specifically to address the limitations of conventional concentric nebulizers when handling high-particulate, high-dissolved-solids, and organic-matrix samples — the exact sample types that petroleum, lubricant, and petrochemical ICP labs run every day.
What TSP Consumables Deliver in Your ICP Lab
Nebulizers for Challenging Sample Matrices
TSP's OptiMist series nebulizers are engineered for the sample types that defeat conventional concentric nebulizers — high total dissolved solids (TDS), large particulates (>75 µm), high-viscosity organic matrices, oil-based samples, and emulsions. The non-concentric parallel design eliminates the clogging risk inherent to converging-tip concentric nebulizers. OptiMist nebulizers are available in glass or quartz and in multiple configurations to fit Agilent, PerkinElmer, Thermo, Spectro, and other ICP platforms.
Tubing Matched to Your Sample Chemistry
Peristaltic pump tubing is not interchangeable — the wrong material degrades in contact with your sample solvent, swells, loses elasticity, and introduces contamination or variable flow rates. TSP offers six tubing materials: Pharmaprene, PVC, PVC Solva (SolvaFlex/SolventFlex), Viton, Silicone, and Santoprene. Each is matched to specific chemical families. Organic solvents, aqueous matrices, hydrofluoric acid, and high-salt samples each require a different material choice.
Compatible with All Major ICP Instrument Brands
TSP consumables are manufactured and tested for compatibility with the full range of ICP-AES and ICP-MS platforms — Agilent (Varian), PerkinElmer, Thermo Scientific (including iCAP series), Spectro, and Horiba/JY. Nebulizer configurations are available as "G" (General — all ICP except listed exceptions), "PE" (PerkinElmer), "S" (Spectro), and "TH" (Thermo). Kevin will confirm the correct configuration for your specific instrument model.
Application Support from a Former ICP Lab Manager
TSP provides technical and application support for method development and troubleshooting. Through KB Scientific, that support is delivered by Kevin Batt — who has run ICP programs for petroleum and lubricant analysis, including wear metals in oil (ASTM D5185), additive elements, and trace metal analysis in petroleum products. He can advise on nebulizer selection for specific sample matrices, not just part numbers.
Competitive Pricing on OEM-Compatible Consumables
TSP consumables are manufactured to the same performance standards as OEM parts at competitive pricing — reducing the cost per analysis for high-volume ICP labs without sacrificing analytical performance or instrument compatibility. Consistent supply through KB Scientific with direct Midwest support and short lead times.
Full Range — Beyond Nebulizers and Tubing
TSP's full consumables catalogue extends beyond nebulizers and pump tubing to torches, spray chambers, ICP-MS cones, sample vessels, digestion equipment (Qblock, QWave, QPlate, Vulcan), Inorganic Ventures standards, Metallo-Organic standards, and XRF cups. Contact Kevin for any TSP consumable — not just the two product lines on this page.
INSTRUMENT COMPATIBILITY
TSP Consumables Are Available for All Major ICP & ICP-MS Platforms
SUPPORTED INSTRUMENT BRANDS
Fits Most ICP Instruments
Fits all major ICP instruments except those specifically listed under S, PE, or TH configurations.
PerkinElmer Instruments
Specifically configured for PerkinElmer Optima series (ICP-OES) and NexION series (ICP-MS).
Spectro Analytical Instruments
Specifically configured for Spectro ARCOS and GENESIS series (ICP-OES).
Thermo Scientific Instruments
Specifically configured for Thermo iCAP OES and iCAP MS series (including iCAP Q, iCAP TQ).
Two Consumable Product Lines. All ICP Instrument Brands. Contact Kevin for Your Part Number.
ICP & ICP-MS Nebulizers
TSP manufactures a range of nebulizers for ICP-AES and ICP-MS instruments — from the industry-standard concentric type to the patented OptiMist series for high-matrix and high-solids petroleum and lubricant samples. Available in glass or quartz, in configurations for all major instrument platforms.
OptiMist XL
High-solids, high-particulate ICP-OES nebulizer. Non-concentric parallel design. Handles particulates >300 µm and high TDS. Glass or quartz. Flow rate: 0.70 L/min. Configurations: G, PE, S, TH. The recommended choice for petroleum, wear metals, and high-matrix samples.
OptiMist VORTEX
Modified Lichte (E2 Enhanced Efficiency) design. 0.70 L/min flow rate. Unique vortex geometry for improved aerosol efficiency. Glass or quartz. Configurations: G, PE, S, TH. For ICP-OES applications requiring improved efficiency on standard aqueous and low-matrix samples.
OptiMist ION
Patented micro-nebulizer designed specifically for ICP-MS. Eliminates clogging risk common to concentric ICP-MS nebulizers. The most “uncloggable” ICP-MS nebulizer in the TSP range. For high-matrix and trace element ICP-MS work.
Concentric nebulizers
Standard concentric glass nebulizers (including Meinhard-compatible) for routine ICP-AES and ICP-MS analysis on clean aqueous matrices. Low-cost, high-sensitivity option for samples without high TDS or large particulates. Configurations for all major instrument platforms.
Cross-flow nebulizers
For samples with moderate dissolved solids where a concentric nebulizer is at risk of blockage. Performance is sensitive to relative positioning of gas and liquid conduits — TSP supplies pre-configured cross-flow nebulizers for major instrument platforms.
Standard aqueous samples, low TDS → Concentric nebulizer
Moderate TDS, some particulates → Cross-flow nebulizer
High TDS, large particulates (>75 µm), petroleum matrices, oil digests, emulsions → OptiMist XL
High-efficiency ICP-OES on standard matrices → OptiMist VORTEX
ICP-MS, trace elements, high-matrix samples → OptiMist ION
Not Sure Which TSP Consumables Are Right for Your ICP Instrument?
Glass — standard for most aqueous and mild-matrix applications
Quartz — for HF-containing samples and high-temperature applications
Peristaltic Pump Tubing
TSP offers a wide range of peristaltic pump tubing in six materials to match any sample chemistry. Tubing material selection is critical — the wrong material swells, degrades, or leaches contamination into the sample stream. TSP’s tubing range covers all ICP peristaltic pump configurations and all major instrument brands.
Pharmaprene
The most chemically resistant general-purpose ICP pump tubing. Excellent resistance to dilute acids (HNO3, HCl, HF), aqueous matrices, and moderate organic solvents. Longer service life than standard PVC. The default recommendation for most petroleum and lubricant ICP labs running acid digests. Can replace Santoprene.
PVC
Standard PVC peristaltic pump tubing for aqueous and mild-matrix samples. Good resistance to dilute acids and salts. Lower cost than specialty materials. Not recommended for organic solvents or concentrated acids. Wide availability across all ICP pump configurations.
PVC Solva (SolvaFlex / SolventFlex)
Solvent-resistant PVC formulation for organic solvent matrices. Suitable for direct aspiration of petroleum products, hydrocarbon solvents, and mixed aqueous-organic matrices. The recommended tubing for ICP labs running oil-based samples by direct aspiration rather than acid digest.
Viton
Fluoroelastomer tubing with outstanding resistance to concentrated acids (including HF), aggressive organic solvents, and high-temperature applications. The choice for the most chemically demanding ICP sample matrices. Higher cost — specify when standard materials are inadequate.
Silicone
Flexible, general-purpose silicone tubing. Excellent biocompatibility and wide temperature range. Less chemically resistant than Pharmaprene or Viton. Used where flexibility and low contamination risk are priorities over chemical resistance.
Santoprene
Thermoplastic elastomer tubing. Can be replaced with Pharmaprene in most ICP applications. Good general-purpose chemical resistance for aqueous matrices and dilute acid digests.
Dilute acid digests (HNO3, HCl), aqueous matrices → Pharmaprene or PVC
HF-containing matrices → Viton or Pharmaprene
Petroleum products, hydrocarbons, organic solvents — direct aspiration → PVC Solva (SolvaFlex)
Aggressive organic solvents, concentrated acids → Viton
General aqueous, low-budget → PVC
Not Sure Which TSP Consumables Are Right for Your ICP Instrument?
Match the Right TSP Consumable to Your Sample and Instrument
Pharmaprene · PVC · PVC Solva · Viton · Silicone · Santoprene. Match tubing material to your sample chemistry — from dilute acid digests to direct petroleum aspiration to HF matrices. Kevin will confirm the right material and part number for your instrument pump.
Who Uses TSP ICP Consumables
Petroleum & Lubricant Testing Labs — Wear Metals & Additives
The primary petroleum ICP application. Wear metals in used engine oil (ASTM D5185), additive elements in lubricating oil formulations, and trace metals in base oils all require ICP-OES with sample introduction capable of handling high-viscosity, high-TDS petroleum matrices. The TSP OptiMist XL is the recommended nebulizer for petroleum oil digests — designed to handle the particulate and TDS levels that block conventional concentric nebulizers.
Fuel & Petroleum Product QC Labs
Trace metal analysis in petroleum fuels, crude oil, gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuels by ICP-OES or ICP-MS. Fuel matrices often contain organic solvents and high hydrocarbon content requiring either acid digestion or direct aspiration. TSP PVC Solva (SolventFlex) tubing is the recommended pump tubing for direct petroleum aspiration applications; Pharmaprene for acid digest workflows.
Environmental & Water Testing Labs
Trace metal analysis in water, wastewater, and soil digest samples by ICP-MS and ICP-OES per EPA methods. High-throughput aqueous sample programs with standard matrices — concentric or cross-flow nebulizers with Pharmaprene or PVC pump tubing. OptiMist ION for ICP-MS ultra-trace work.
Industrial & Process Labs — High-Solids Samples
Analysis of process streams, slurries, catalysts, and industrial materials with high dissolved solids and large particulate content. The OptiMist XL handles particulates up to 300+ µm and high TDS levels that force conventional labs to dilute samples to the point of losing detection limits.
Refinery & Petrochemical Process Labs
Elemental analysis of refinery streams, catalysts, process chemicals, and feedstocks. Often involves both high-solids matrices (catalyst digests) and organic solvent matrices (direct aspiration of petroleum fractions). TSP OptiMist XL and Viton or PVC Solva tubing cover the full range of refinery ICP sample types.
Independent & Contract Analytical Laboratories
Multi-matrix analytical labs running EPA, ASTM, and international method programs on ICP-OES and ICP-MS platforms across a wide range of sample types. TSP's compatibility with all major instrument brands means a single consumables supplier relationship covers the entire lab regardless of instrument fleet composition.
Why Source TSP Consumables Through KB Scientific
Three things that set sourcing TSP consumables through KB Scientific apart from ordering direct or through a general laboratory supply catalogue.
Kevin Knows Your Sample Type — Not Just the Part Number
Kevin Batt has managed petroleum and lubricant ICP labs. He understands that the right nebulizer for an oil digest is not the same as the right nebulizer for an aqueous environmental sample — and that the wrong tubing material for a solvent-based petroleum method will fail within days. His recommendation is based on your sample matrix and instrument, not a compatibility table lookup.
Authorized TSP Representative — Midwest USA
KB Scientific is an authorized representative for Texas Scientific Products in the Midwest. Direct manufacturer relationship means accurate part identification, correct configuration codes for your instrument model, and a clear line of accountability. No third-party intermediaries between you and the manufacturer.
Local Midwest Support — Direct Access to Kevin
Based in Fishers, Indiana, serving 10 states. Kevin is reachable by phone or email for consumable selection, compatibility questions, and re-order support. Not a national catalogue distributor with a call centre queue and no application knowledge.
Frequently Asked
Questions
TSP consumables are available for all major ICP, ICP-MS, FLAA, and GFAA platforms. Fill in the form below and Kevin will identify the correct nebulizer type, configuration code, tubing material, and part number for your specific instrument and sample matrix. Response within 1 business day.
What information does Kevin need to identify the right TSP nebulizer for my instrument?
Kevin needs three things: your ICP instrument make and model (e.g. Agilent 5110, PerkinElmer Optima 7300), your sample matrix (aqueous acid digest, oil digest, direct petroleum aspiration, HF-containing), and your approximate sample throughput per day. With those three details he can confirm the correct nebulizer type (concentric, cross-flow, OptiMist XL, VORTEX, or ION), the right configuration code (G, PE, S, or TH), and the TSP part number. Use the enquiry form below or call Kevin directly.
Which pump tubing material should I use for petroleum and oil-based ICP samples?
For ICP labs running petroleum products, lubricants, or oil digests, the tubing material depends on how the sample is prepared. If you run acid digests of oil samples (the most common approach), Pharmaprene is the recommended material — it resists dilute HNO3 and HCl and lasts significantly longer than standard PVC. If you run direct aspiration of petroleum products or hydrocarbon solvents without acid digestion, specify PVC Solva (SolventFlex) — it is formulated for organic solvent resistance where standard PVC would swell and fail. For the most aggressive matrices including concentrated acids or HF, specify Viton. If you are unsure which applies to your workflow, contact Kevin with your sample preparation method.
What is the OptiMist XL and when should I specify it over a standard concentric nebulizer?
The OptiMist XL is TSP’s non-concentric parallel path nebulizer — designed for sample matrices that block or degrade conventional concentric nebulizers. A standard concentric nebulizer works by forcing sample and gas through converging tips, which means any particulate matter or high dissolved solids can block the capillary. The OptiMist XL eliminates this failure mode with a parallel path design that handles particulates over 300 µm and high total dissolved solids without blocking. For petroleum and lubricant ICP labs running oil digests, wear metals programs, or catalyst slurries, the OptiMist XL is the recommended starting point. For clean aqueous matrices with low TDS, a standard concentric is sufficient and lower cost.
Can TSP consumables replace my current OEM nebulizer or pump tubing directly?
Yes — TSP consumables are manufactured as OEM-compatible replacements for the nebulizers and pump tubing supplied with major ICP-AES and ICP-MS instruments. They are available in the same configurations and connection fittings as the original parts. In most cases they can be installed directly without modification. The configuration codes (G, PE, S, TH) ensure the correct fitting and connection type for each instrument platform. If you have a current OEM part number, share it with Kevin and he will identify the TSP equivalent. TSP’s pricing is typically more competitive than OEM catalogue pricing at equivalent performance.
Does TSP supply consumables beyond nebulizers and pump tubing?
Yes. The TSP catalogue extends well beyond the two product lines featured on this page. Additional TSP products available through KB Scientific include: ICP torches (for all major instrument brands), spray chambers (Scott-type and cyclonic), ICP-MS interface cones (sampler and skimmer cones), sample vessels and bottles, digestion equipment (Qblock, QWave, QPlate, Vulcan), Inorganic Ventures certified reference standards, Metallo-Organic standards for petroleum applications, and XRF sample cups. Contact Kevin with any TSP consumable requirement — if it is in the TSP catalogue, KB Scientific can supply it.
How often should ICP nebulizers and pump tubing be replaced?
Replacement intervals depend on sample matrix, daily usage hours, and the consumable type. As a general guide: peristaltic pump tubing should be inspected weekly and replaced when elasticity is reduced, cracking appears, or flow rates become inconsistent — typically every 1 to 4 weeks in high-throughput labs. Nebulizers should be inspected after every cleaning cycle and replaced when physical damage, etching, or signal drift that cannot be corrected by cleaning is observed — typically every 3 to 12 months depending on matrix aggressiveness. For petroleum and high-TDS samples, more frequent replacement is expected. TSP’s OptiMist nebulizers are designed for longer service life on these demanding matrices compared to standard concentric alternatives.
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