Spark M-20
Mobile methanol detection.
The EU, the USA and other countries enforce strict limits for methanol in beverages, hand sanitisers and air — because even small amounts of methanol can be fatal. Laboratory analysis, however, is expensive, time-consuming and requires trained staff.
Methanol — an underestimated danger
The solution
The world’s first portable methanol detector.
The Spark M-20 was developed together with government institutions and renowned distilleries to ensure maximum usability and quality.
- A laboratory in pocket format
- Direct on-site measurement in a few minutes
- Methanol content measurable to an accuracy of 0.01%
- Versatile: fruit brandy, grappa, whisky, calvados, rum and brandy, but also perfumes and disinfectants
- Up to 1,000 results stored on the device, with export to a PC
Spark M-20
A Swiss quality product.
Efficiency & cost savings
Save costs with an efficient quality control that can also be carried out by non-specialists.
Reliable quality control
Tested and approved by leading research institutes, associations and authorities.
Highest quality standards
The device is “Swiss Engineered” and “Made in Germany” and therefore meets the highest standards.
Measurement flow
How it works.
1Add 2 ml of your liquid to a sample vial.
2Screw the vial onto the device and follow the instructions.
3You receive your measurement result within two minutes.
Documentation
Documents & downloads.
Documentation
Software & firmware
Software update Spark M-20
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Tools & data
- zipData spreadsheet Spark M-20SHA-256 30c849e9771df529…Download
Information
- linkEU Regulation 2019/787 (EUR-Lex)View regulation
- pdfMethanol information — NIOSH Method 2000View document
Studies
- pdfHighly selective detection of methanol over ethanol by a handheld gas sensor — Nature CommunicationsView publication
- pdfA pocket-sized device enables detection of methanol adulteration in alcoholic beverages — Nature FoodView publication
- pdfSpirit distillation: monitoring methanol formation with a hand-held device — ACS Food Science and TechnologyView publication
- pdfDetecting methanol in hand sanitizers — iScienceView publication
Testimonials
What our customers say.
Modern distillers combine old knowledge with the latest technology and devote themselves to their fine spirits with great dedication. Here, “quality before quantity” applies — without compromise. With the Spark M-20, the highest quality and safety standards are guaranteed at every stage of the distilling process.
“With the Spark M-20 from Alivion, the quality of our fine spirits can be checked quickly and precisely.”
Lukas Holzer, Distiller & Benjamin Faigle, Distillateur — Destillerie Freihof GmbH
“With the best raw materials and years of experience we ensure the high quality of our products. Alivion helps us to check the heart of our distillates even more directly.”
Patrick Ceolan, Master Distiller & Moritz Enderle, Master Distiller — L. Psenner GmbH
«As a dynamic, modern and yet traditional Swiss family business, our company philosophy places the highest quality in every respect at the centre of what we do. With Alivion we can check and ensure the quality of our spirits directly.»
Claudio Steimen, Master Vegetable Grower & Junior Manager — Steimen Gemüsekulturen
“We are proud to be the first distillery in the world to use the Spark M-20. For us, safety and the highest quality have been the top priority since 1846.”
Peter Anderhub, Head of Production — S. Fassbind AG
“We are pleased to integrate the Spark M-20 into our quality management system. For the first time, methanol in spirits can be quantified quickly and efficiently.”
Daniel Z’graggen, Managing Director — Z’GRAGGEN Distillerie AG
“Our quality is our future.”
Gabriel Galliker-Etter, Managing Director — ETTER SOEHNE AG
“The highest requirements in product safety have always been standard for us. We are glad that Alivion will support us in this going forward.”
Reto Meier, Master Distiller & Jonathan Schönberger, Junior CEO — Distillerie Studer & Co AG
“We stand for the highest quality, which Alivion confirms for us.”
Matthias Maass, Junior CEO — Turabauer Maass BrandReseller network
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