Consistent Milli-Q® Lab Water Quality

Consistent Lab Water Quality with Milli-Q^® Water Purification Systems

Why do labs need consistent water quality? Because results accuracy and lab productivity depend on it. For this reason, Milli-Q^® water purification systems and consumables are intelligently designed, quality manufactured and serviced throughout their lifetime to deliver confidence to your lab’s reliable output and uninterrupted operations.

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Purification technologies produce & protect superior lab water quality

Our patented innovations ensure you always dispense water that is of consistent quality, and also aim to reduce the environmental footprint of water purification in the lab.

The quality and reliability of your analyses are assured by Milli-Q^® lab water innovations

Elix^® electrodeionization (EDI) module produces constant-quality pure (Type 2) water with no need for hazardous chemical regeneration procedures. This reduces maintenance and ensures low and predictable running costs.
E.R.A.^® technology (Evolutive Reject Adjustment) in our high-flow systems optimizes water recovery from the reverse osmosis (RO) membrane, reducing water use by up to 50% vs. our previous generation of RO systems.
Intelligent tank design delivers multi-targeted protection from bacterial, particulate and CO₂ contamination, safeguarding stored water purity better than ever before. Features include an airtight lid with a seamlessly integrated vent filter, overflow and level sensors, and an Automatic Sanitization Module (ASM) with a mercury-free UV LED lamp.
Mercury-free ech₂o^® UV lamps provide high-efficiency bacterial control and photo-oxidation of organic contaminants while eliminating mercury handling and associated regulated disposal management.
Lab Close mode effectively ‘hibernates’ your system when your lab is closed for extended periods, minimizing water and energy consumption while protecting water quality.

Graph of constant resistivity with Elix EDI vs sudden resistivity decreases with standard DI technology.

The Elix^® electrodeionization (EDI) module produces constant-quality pure water. The graph demonstrates the superiority of Elix^® EDI technology over systems using ion-exchange resin packs. When resin packs are exhausted, resistivity drops dramatically.

Always in Spec: Guarantee lab water purity with genuine Milli-Q^® consumables

All Milli-Q^® consumables have been validated to consistently produce the water quality expected and are delivered with Certificates of Quality.

Watch these videos to learn how powerful and patented purification media work together in our consumables to deliver and protect consistent water quality, and ensure the long lifetime of your water system:

To further ensure your water quality remains within specifications, we offer services and design features to support you to change consumables on time.

e-Sure tags: RFID technology on each consumable allows your system to monitor the status and lifetime of all on-board consumables. You’ll be alerted when cartridges need to be replaced and be assured of data traceability. Consumables’ status can also be monitored online via MyMilli-Q™ Digital Services.
Consumables Supply Agreements: With only 1 purchase order, receive automated deliveries of your required consumables throughout the year. You’ll save time and money and will be fully confident in always having the right consumables at the right time.
Easy, guided consumable changes: Onscreen wizards and ‘How to’ tutorials on YouTube provide visual step-by-step instructions to ensure any maintenance procedure is correctly performed.

Assured 24/7 monitoring, traceability & performance

It’s essential to know that your water purification system is continuously able to meet the specifications for your lab’s water quality needs. Milli-Q^® systems and services provide you with 24/7 confidence in your water quality, at the moment of dispense, throughout the day, and even when you’re on vacation.

Q-POD ultrapure water dispenser screen with USB key inserted to download water quality data.

Water quality monitoring at dispense

Easily keep an eye on water quality parameters as you dispense. Product water resistivity and total organic carbon (TOC) can be monitored at a glance, directly on the dispenser touchscreen. These values are continuously monitored by our systems, so you can focus on your work at hand.

Resistivity monitoring: Our newest ultrapure (Type 1) systems contain precise in-line resistivity cells that accurately and continuously measure product water resistivity. The resistivity meter is built following ASTM recommendations and is able to pass the USP suitability test for resistivity meters. Certificates of calibration for the resistivity meter are delivered with our water systems.
TOC monitoring: Rapid and highly accurate TOC measurements are achieved by Milli-Q^® IQ 7 series systems which contain our best-in-class online A10^® monitor. This monitor is mercury free and its range (0.5–999.9) and precision pass USP and European Pharmacopeia suitability tests.

Online system & water quality monitoring

MyMilli-Q™ Remote Care online monitoring and service capability gives you 24/7 assurance that your water system is functioning correctly, and water quality is within specifications.

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Remote monitoring: Securely access real-time system information, water quality data and more from your computer or mobile device.
Automatic notifications: Be notified by email or SMS in case of alerts and alarms.
Remote system control: Promptly and remotely manage your water system, either independently or with the remote assistance of Milli-Q^® Services.

Best-in-class, ISO-certified lab water products & services

With more than 50 years of experience in both the development of advanced water purification technologies and the design of total water purification systems, we are the partner of choice for water purification systems and services for lab scientists who need to ensure the quality and reliability of results. We are committed to providing highest quality water purification systems available, delivered with the maximum level of expert technical assistance.

Quality assured Milli-Q^® lab water systems and consumables

ISO 9001:2015 certified R&D processes: Strict processes ensure full documentation at each step of product development, and system performances are validated based on defined protocols.
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified manufacturing site: Milli-Q^® water purification systems and consumables are produced exclusively at our manufacturing site in Molsheim, France using very specific patented technologies and unique purification media. These ISO certifications ensure high-quality level and traceability during production. Some parts of the production site used to manufacture specific products or components are also GMP and ISO 13485-certified.
Certificates of Conformity, Calibration and Quality are available for applicable systems, monitors and consumables to assist you to follow industry requirements.

Milli-Q^® Services delivers quality care—In person & online

Our Milli-Q^® Services offer ensures you have full confidence in your water quality and water purification system, year after year.

Only Milli-Q^®-certified field service engineers repair and maintain our water purification systems in compliance with our worldwide auditable Standard Operating Procedures.
Our Service Organization is ISO 9001:2015 certified*, meaning an externally audited quality management system guarantees highest quality standards and continuous improvement.
Milli-Q^® Service Plans ensure the performance of your water system is optimized and that it produces consistent quality purified water to support the reliability of your analyses. All plans include a full annual check-up from a certified engineer and genuine parts from our ISO-certified manufacturing site.
Milli-Q^® Service Pharma™ Plans facilitate validation procedures within regulated environments and cover all elements required for system requalification, ensuring you’re fully compliant when audited.
Calibration, Verification, and Suitability Testing services are available for all the meters, sensors and monitors on Milli-Q^® systems to ensure full equipment compliance and laboratory accreditation.
MyMilli-Q™ Online Contract Management streamlines the administrative care of your water purification systems, freeing your time to focus on core tasks.**
MyMilli-Q™ Remote Care lets you track system and water quality parameters online, reach support more quickly, and monitor and control your system from anywhere. It’s a web-based service and monitoring tool that gives you a remote real-time view of your system’s performance and water quality.*** And in case of a service event, our service team can access your connected system to help solve any issue faster.

*For applicable countries, visit SigmaAldrich.com/ISO-certificates.
** Available for systems under warranty or with a Milli-Q^® Service Plan.
***MyMilli-Q™ Remote Care is available for the following high-flow 7000 series systems: Milli-Q^® HX, HX SD, HR and CLX, as well as benchtop Milli-Q^® IQ and Milli-Q^® IX water purification systems.

Consistent Lab Water Quality with Milli-Q® Water Purification Systems