SH Series GC Columns
GC Columns & Consumables
The Shimadzu offers a wide range of GC columns
SH-I-1MS
- Non-polar phase: Crossbond™ 100% dimethyl polysiloxane
- Tested and guaranteed for ultra-low bleed; improved signal-to-noise ratio for better sensitivity and mass spectral integrity.
- General-purpose columns for arson accelerants, essential oils, hydrocarbons, pesticides, PCB congeners (e.g., Aroclor mixes), sulfur compounds, amines, solvent impurities, simulated distillation, oxygenates, gasoline range organics (GRO), refinery gases.
- Equivalent to USP G2 phase.
- Similar phases: HP-1ms UI, HP-1ms, DB-1ms UI, DB-1ms, Ultra-1, VF-1ms, SPB-1, Equity-1
SH-I-5MS
- Low-polarity phase: Crossbond™ 5% diphenyl / 95% dimethyl polysiloxane
- Tested and guaranteed for ultra-low bleed; improved signal-to-noise ratio for better sensitivity and mass spectral integrity.
- General-purpose columns for semi-volatiles, phenols, amines, residual solvents, drugs of abuse, pesticides, PCB congeners (e.g., Aroclor mixes), solvent impurities.
- Equivalent to USP G27 and G36 phases.
- Similar phases: HP-5ms UI, HP-5ms, DB-5, Ultra-2, CP Sil 8 CB, SPB-5, Equity-5
SH-I-1HT
- Non-polar phase: Crossbond™ 100% dimethyl polysiloxane
- 40% longer lifetime from specially designed fused silica tubing.
- Columns processed for high-temperature applications, such as high molecular weight hydrocarbons.
- Similar phases: DB-1HT, AT-1ht
SH-I-5HT
- Low-polarity phase: Crossbond™ 5% diphenyl / 95% dimethyl polysiloxane
- 40% longer lifetime from specially designed fused silica tubing.
- Columns processed for high-temperature applications, such as mineral oil.
- Similar phases: DB-5HT, VF-5HT
SH-I-5Sil MS
- Low-polarity phase: Crossbond™ silarylene phase 1,4-bis(dimethylsiloxy)phenylene dimethyl polysiloxane
- Engineered to be a low-bleed GCMS column.
- Excellent inertness for active compounds.
- General-purpose columns—ideal for GCMS analysis of semi-volatiles, polycyclic aromatic compounds, chlorinated hydrocarbons, phthalates, phenols, amines, organochlorine pesticides, organophosphorus pesticides, drugs, solvent impurities, and hydrocarbons.
- Similar phases: DB-5ms UI, DB-5ms, VF-5ms, SLB-5ms
SH-I-XLB
- Low-polarity proprietary phase
- General-purpose columns exhibiting extremely low bleed. Ideal for many GCMS applications, including pesticides, PCB congeners (e.g., Aroclor mixes), PAHs.
- Unique selectivity.
- Similar phases: DB-XLB, VF-Xms
SH-I-17
- Mid-polarity phase: Crossbond™ 50% diphenyl / 50% dimethyl polysiloxane
- General-purpose columns for pesticides, herbicides, rosin acids, phthalate esters, triglycerides, sterols.
- Similar phases: HP-17, DB-17, DB-17HT, DB-608, SPB-17
SH-I-35Sil MS
- Mid-polarity: Crossbond™ phase (similar to 35% phenyl methyl polysiloxane)
- Very low-bleed phase for GCMS analysis.
- Special selectivity and excellent inertness for substituted polar compounds, such as drugs, pesticides, herbicides, PCBs, phenols, etc.
- Provides superior separation for cannabinoids.
- Similar phases: DB-35ms, DB-35ms UI, VF-35ms
SH-I-17Sil MS
- Mid-polarity Crossbond™ phase (similar to 50% phenyl methyl polysiloxane)
- Low bleed for use with sensitive detectors, such as MS.
- Excellent inertness and selectivity for active environmental compounds, such as PAHs.
- Equivalent to USP G3 phase.
- Similar phases: DB-17ms, HP-17, DB-17, VF-17ms, CP-Sil 24 CB
SH-I-PAH
- Mid-polarity proprietary phase
- Ideal for EFSA PAH4 analysis—separates all priority compounds: benz[a]anthracene, chrysene, benzo[b]fluoranthene and benzo[a]pyrene.
- Best resolution of chrysene from interfering PAHs, triphenylene, and cyclopenta[cd]pyrene.
- Complete separation of benzo [b], [k], [j], and [a] fluoranthenes.
SH-I-624Sil MS
- Mid-polarity Crossbond™ silarylene phase (similar to 6% cyanopropylphenyl / 94% dimethyl polysiloxane)
- Low-bleed, high-thermal stability column—maximum temperatures up to 300–320 °C.
- Inert—excellent peak shape for a wide range of compounds.
- Selective—G43 phase highly selective for volatile organics and residual solvents, great choice for USP<467>.
- Manufactured for column-to-column reproducibility—well-suited for validated methods.
- Similar phases: HP-624, DB-624, VF-624ms, CP-Select 624 CB
SH-I-1301Sil MS
- Mid-polarity Crossbond™ silarylene phase (similar to 6% cyanopropylphenyl / 94% dimethyl polysiloxane)
- Highest thermal stability in the industry ensures dependable, accurate MS results and increased uptime.
- Stabilized cyano phase selectivity improves the performance of existing methods. Ideal for solvents, glycols, and other polar compounds.
- Rigorous QC testing ensures inertness and accurate, reliable data for multiple compound classes.
- Similar phase: VF-1301ms
SH-1
- Non-polar phase: Crossbond™ 100% dimethyl polysiloxane
- General-purpose columns for solvent impurities, PCB congeners (e.g., Aroclor mixes), simulated distillation, arson accelerants, gases, natural gas odorants, sulfur compounds, essential oils, hydrocarbons, semi-volatiles, pesticides, oxygenates.
- Equivalent to USP G1, G2, G38 phases.
- Similar phases: HP-1, DB-1, CP Sil 5 CB, SPB-1
SH-1 PONA
- Compatible with ASTM and CGSB for hydrocarbon analysis.
SH-5
- Low-polarity phase: Crossbondx™ 5% diphenyl / 95% dimethyl polysiloxane
- General-purpose columns for drugs, solvent impurities, pesticides, hydrocarbons, PCB congeners (e.g., Aroclor mixes), essential oils, semi-volatiles.
- Equivalent to USP G27 and G36 phases.
- Similar phases: HP-5, DB-5, CP Sil 8 CB, SPB-5
SH-5MS
- Low-polarity phase: Crossbond™ 5% diphenyl / 95% dimethyl polysiloxane
- Column specifically tested for low-bleed performance.
- General-purpose columns for drugs, solvent impurities, pesticides, hydrocarbons, PCB congeners (e.g., Aroclor mixes), essential oils, semi-volatiles.
- Equivalent to USP G27 and G36 phases.
- Similar phases: HP-5, DB-5, CP Sil 8 CB, SPB-5
SH-20
- Mid-polarity phase: Crossbond™ 20% diphenyl / 80% dimethyl polysiloxane
- General-purpose columns for volatile compounds, flavor compounds, alcoholic beverages.
- Equivalent to USP G28 and G32 phases.
- Similar phases: SPB-20, 007-20, AT-20, EC-20
SH-35 / SH-35MS
- Mid-polarity phase: Crossbond™ 35% diphenyl / 65% dimethyl polysiloxane
- General-purpose columns for organochlorine pesticides, PCB congeners (e.g., Aroclor mixes), herbicides, pharmaceuticals, sterols, rosin acids, phthalate esters.
- Equivalent to USP G42 phase.
- Similar phases: HP-35, DB-35, SPB-35, SPB-608
SH-50
- Mid-polarity phase: Crossbond™ 100% methyl phenyl polysiloxane
- General-purpose columns for pesticides, herbicides, rosin acids, phthalate esters, sterols.
- Equivalent to USP G3 phase.
- Similar phases: HP-50+, CP-Sil 24 CB, SPB-50
SH-65
- Mid-polarity phase: Crossbond™ 65% diphenyl / 35% dimethyl polysiloxane
- General-purpose columns for phenols, fatty acids, triglycerides.
- Equivalent to USP G17 phase.
SH-65TG
- Application-specific columns, specially tested for triglycerides.
The SH-65TG phase resolves triglycerides by degree of unsaturation as well as by carbon number.
SH-1301
- Mid-polarity phase: Crossbond™ 6% cyanopropylphenyl / 94% dimethyl polysiloxane
- General-purpose columns for residual solvents, alcohols, oxygenates, and volatile organic compounds.
- Equivalent to USP G43 phase.
- Similar phases: DB-1301, CP-1301, SPB-1301
SH-624
- Mid-polarity phase: Crossbond™ 6% cyanopropylphenyl / 94% dimethyl polysiloxane
- Application-specific columns for volatile organic pollutants. Recommended in U.S. EPA methods for volatile organic pollutants.
- Equivalent to USP G43 phase.
- Similar phases: HP-624, DB-624, DB-624 UI, VF-624ms, SPB-1301
SH-1701
- Mid-polarity phase: Crossbond™ 14% cyanopropylphenyl / 86% dimethyl polysiloxane
- General-purpose columns for alcohols, oxygenates, PCB congeners (e.g., Aroclor mixes), pesticides, and fragrance compounds.
- Equivalent to USP G46 phase.
- Similar phases: DB-1701P, DB-1701, CP Sil 19 CB, VF-1701ms, VF-1701 Pesticides, SPB-1701
SH-200 / SH-200MS
- Mid-polarity phase: Crossbond™ trifluoropropyl methyl polysiloxane
- General-purpose columns for solvents, Freon® fluorocarbons, alcohols, ketones, silanes, glycols, and drugs of abuse.
- Equivalent to USP G6 phase.
- Similar phases: DB-210, DB-200, VF-200ms
SH-225
- Polar phase: Crossbond™ 50% cyanopropylmethyl / 50% phenylmethyl polysiloxane
- General-purpose columns for FAMEs, carbohydrates, sterols, flavor compounds.
- Equivalent to USP G7 and G19 phases.
- Similar phases: DB-225, DB-225MS, CP-Sil 43 CB, SPB-225
SH-440
- General-purpose columns with unique selectivity for pesticides, PAHs, or other semivolatiles. Ideal for low/trace-level analyses.
- Low-bleed, high-resolution columns with unique selectivity.
SH-502.2
- Application-specific columns with unique selectivity for volatile organic pollutants. The SH-502.2 column is cited in U.S. EPA Method 502.2 and in many gasoline range organics (GRO) methods for monitoring underground storage tanks.
- Excellent separation of trihalomethanes; ideal polarity for light hydrocarbons and aromatics.
- Similar phase: DB-502.2
The SH-502.2 column will enable you to quantify all compounds listed in U.S. EPA methods 502.2 or 524.2, whether you use a mass spectrometer or a PID in tandem with an ELCD. The diphenyl/dimethyl polysiloxane based SH-502.2 stationary phase provides low bleed and thermal stability to 270 °C. A 105-meter column can separate the light gases specified in EPA methods without subambient cooling. Narrow bore columns can interface directly in GC/MS systems.
SH-2330
- Highly polar phase: Crossbond™ 90% biscyanopropyl / 10% cyanopropylphenyl polysiloxane (Non-bonded)
- General-purpose columns for cis/trans FAMEs, dioxin isomers.
- Equivalent to USP G8 and G48 phase.
- Similar phases: DB-23, VF-23ms, SP-2330, SP-2331, SP-2380
SH-2560
- Highly polar phase; biscyanopropyl polysiloxane—not bonded
- Stationary phase selectivity optimized for isomer separation to ensure accurate quantification of critical cis/trans FAMEs.
- Application-specific QC test guarantees consistent, reliable performance for AOAC 996.06 and AOCS Ce 1j-07 methods.
- Excellent sample capacity; no peak distortion means easy, accurate peak integration.
- Similar phases: HP-88, CP Sil 88, SBP-2560
SH-Wax
- Polar phase: Crossbond™ polyethylene glycol
- Best polyethylene glycol (PEG) phase for alkenols, glycols, and aldehydes.
- Equivalent to USP G14, G15, G16, G20, G39 phases.
- Similar phases: DB-Wax, CP-Wax 52 CB
SH-PolarWax
- Polar phase: Crossbond™ polyethylene glycol
- Low-bleed PEG column ensures long column lifetimes.
- Rugged enough to withstand repeated water injections.
- Equivalent to USP G14, G15, G16, G20, and G39 phases.
- Similar phases: Innowax, CP-Wax 52 CB, VF-WAX MS, Supelcowax-10
SH-MetalX-1
- Non-polar phase: Crossbond™ 100% dimethyl polysiloxane
- General-purpose columns for solvent impurities, PCB congeners (e.g., Aroclor mixes), gases, natural gas odorants, sulfur compounds, essential oils, hydrocarbons, semivolatiles, pesticides, and oxygenates.
- Equivalent to USP G1, G2, G38 phases.
- 4.5" standard coil diameter.
- Similar phases: DB-PS1, UAC-1
SH-MetalX-1HT SimDist
- Nonpolar phase
- Lowest bleed for longest column lifetime.
- Reliably meets all ASTM D2887, D6352, D7169, D7213, and D7500 specifications.
- 100% dimethyl polysiloxane phase allows easy comparisons to historical data.
- Individually tested for guaranteed performance.
- 7" coil diameter.
- Similar phases: DB-HT SimDis ProSteel, CP-SimDist, UltiMetal, ZB-1X SimDist
SH-MetalX-5
- Low-polarity phase: Crossbond™ 5% diphenyl / 95% dimethyl polysiloxane
- General-purpose columns for drugs, solvent impurities, pesticides, hydrocarbons, PCB congeners (e.g., Aroclor mixes), essential oils, and semivolatiles.
- Equivalent to USP G27 and G36 phases.
- 4.5" standard coil diameter.
- Similar phases: DB-PS5, VF-5ht UltiMetal
SH-MetalX-1701
- Midpolarity Crossbond™ phase
- General-purpose columns for alcohols, oxygenates, PCB congeners (e.g., Aroclor mixes), and pesticides.
- Equivalent to USP G46 phase.
- 4.5" standard coil diameter.
- Similar phase: DB-PS1701
SH-MetalX-WAX
- Polar phase; Crossbond™ Carbowax polyethylene glycol—provides oxidation resistance
- General-purpose columns for FAMEs, flavor compounds, essential oils, amines, solvents, xylene isomers, and U.S. EPA Method 603 (acrolein/acrylonitrile).
- Equivalent to USP G14, G15, G16, G20, and G39 phases.
- 4.5" standard coil diameter.
SH-MetalX Biodiesel TG
- Fast analysis times and sharp mono-, di-, and triglyceride peaks.
- Stable at 430 °C for reliable, consistent performance.
- Similar phase: MET-Biodiesel
SH-I Guard / Retention Gap Columns
- Extend column lifetime.
- Excellent inertness-obtain lower detection limits for active compounds.
- Sharper chromatographic peaks by utilizing retention gap technology.
- Maximum temperature: 360 °C.
| ID | 5 m | 10 m |
| 0.25 mm | 227-36303-01 | 227-36304-01 |
| 0.32 mm | 227-36305-01 | 227-36306-01 |
| 0.53 mm | 227-36307-01 | 227-36308-01 |
SH-Particle Trap (for PLOT columns)
- Includes two Press-Tight® connectors and a 2.5 m column.
- Protects detector and valves; connects between column and detector or valve.
- Eliminates detector spikes and scratches in valve rotors.
| Description | P/N |
| SH-Particle Trap for 0.32 mmID PLOT Columns | 227-36800-01 |
| SH-Particle Trap for 0.53 mmID PLOT Columns | 227-36800-02 |
SH-IP Guard Columns
- Tested with a comprehensive test mix to ensure high inertness.
- Useful for a wide range of applications.
- Use with most common solvents.
- Maximum temperature: 360 °C.
| Description | ID | 5 m | 10 m |
| SH-IP Guard Column | 0.25 mm | 227-36320-01 | 227-36321-03 |
| 0.32 mm | 227-36320-02 | 227-36321-04 | |
| 0.53 mm | 227-36320-03 | 227-36321-01 |
SH Guard Columns Polar Deactivation
- Polar polyethylene glycol deactivation
- Tested with a comprehensive test mix to ensure high inertness.
- Polyethylene glycol deactivation layer provides optimum wettability for polar compounds.
- Minimize peak splitting when using polar solvents such as methanol or water.
- Compatible with SH-PolarWax, SH-225 and SH-2330 capillary columns.
- Maximum temperature: 280 °C.
| Description | ID | 5 m |
| SH Guard Column Polar Deactivation | 0.25 mm | 227-36335-01 |
| 0.32 mm | 227-36335-02 | |
| 0.53 mm | 227-36335-03 |
SH Guard Columns Base Deactivated
- Tested with a basic amine test mix.
- Excellent inertness for basic compounds.
- Recommended for use with SH-5 Amine, SH-35 Amine, SH-Volatile Amine, and SH-PolarX capillary columns.
- Batch test chromatogram included.
- Maximum temperature: 315 °C.
Chemists using guard columns in the analyses of basic compounds frequently observe peak tailing and low recovery. This happens because conventionally deactivated tubing surfaces can be adsorptive to basic compounds. Shimadzu offers base-deactivated guard columns, as well as base-deactivated inlet liners, for completely inert sample pathways.
| Description | ID | 5 m |
| SH Guard Column Base Deactivated | 0.25 mm | 227-36334-01 |
| 0.32 mm | 227-36334-02 | |
| 0.53 mm | 227-36334-03 |
SH-MetalX-Siltek Guard Column
- Tested with a comprehensive test mix, to ensure high inertness.
- Revolutionary deactivation process for superior inertness.
- Analyze active samples accurately; ideal for chlorinated pesticide analysis (reduces endrin breakdown to less than 1%).
- Maximum temperature: 380 °C.
| Description | ID | 10 m |
| SH-MetalX-Siltek Guard | 0.53 mm | 227-36319-01 |
Integrated Guard Columns
- No leaks for a more robust method.
- No column connections for easier, faster maintenance.
- No peak distortions due to connector dead volume and thermal capacity.
| Column | ID | df | Length | With 2 m Integrated Guard |
With 5 m Integrated Guard |
With 10 m Integrated Guard |
| SH-I-5Sil MS | 0.25 mm | 0.25 μm | 30 m | - | 221-76161-30 | 221-76162-30 |
| SH-1 | 0.25 mm | 0.25 μm | 30 m | - | 221-75719-31 | - |
| 0.53 mm | 1.00 μm | 30 m | - | 221-75731-31 | - | |
| 0.53 mm | 5.00 μm | 30 m | - | 221-75734-31 | - | |
| SH-5 | 0.25 mm | 0.25 μm | 30 m | - | 221-76153-05 | 221-76153-30 |
| 0.25 mm | 1.00 μm | 30 m | - | 221-76179-30 | - | |
| 0.32 mm | 0.25 μm | 30 m | - | 221-76177-30 | - | |
| 0.32 mm | 0.25 μm | 60 m | - | 221-76177-60 | - | |
| 0.32 mm | 1.00 μm | 30 m | - | 221-76180-30 | - | |
| 0.53 mm | 5.00 μm | 30 m | - | 221-76154-35 | - | |
| SH-5MS | 0.25 mm | 0.10 μm | 30 m | - | 221-76189-30 | - |
| 0.25 mm | 0.25 μm | 15 m | - | 221-75861-15 | - | |
| 0.25 mm | 0.25 μm | 30 m | - | 221-75861-05 | 221-75861-10 | |
| 0.32 mm | 0.25 μm | 30 m | - | 221-76190-30 | - | |
| SH-1301 | 0.53 mm | 3.00 μm | 30 m | - | 221-76164-35 | - |
| SH-624 | 0.25 mm | 1.40 μm | 30 m | - | 221-76183-30 | - |
| 0.32 mm | 1.80 μm | 30 m | - | 221-76157-35 | - | |
| 0.53 mm | 3.00 μm | 30 m | - | 221-76158-30 | - | |
| SH-1701 | 0.25 mm | 0.25 μm | 30 m | - | 221-76185-30 | - |
| SH-I-1MS | 0.25 mm | 0.10 μm | 15 m | 227-36346-01 | - | - |