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Varian, Inc. Announces New Products From Varian Polymer Laboratories

    CHICAGO, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Polymer Laboratories Ltd., a
part of Varian, Inc. (Nasdaq: VARI) announced today six new products at
PITTCON(R) 2007. Booth #4232
    At PITTCON 2007, Varian, Inc. and Polymer Laboratories Ltd. highlight
the following products:
    -- Cirrus(TM) GPC Software is an integrated, scaleable solution for
       GPC/SEC (gel permeation chromatography/size exclusion chromatography)
       for users of Galaxie(TM) Software.  Cirrus GPC Software is specifically
       designed for GPC/SEC and polymer characterization applications, and
       integrates as a plug-in module for Varian's Galaxie Software.  A wide
       range of GPC Column Calibration and Calculation options are provided,
       for the most accurate and reliable GPC.

    -- PL aquagel-OH 10 and PL aquagel-OH 20 5 micron columns are designed for
       the analysis of low molecular weight aqueous polymers, oligomers and
       other low molecular weight materials (exclusion limits of 20,000 g/mol
       and 6,000 g/mol respectively).  The PL aquagel-OH range of columns is
       specifically designed for the analysis of water soluble polymers by
       size exclusion chromatography (SEC).  Based on a macroporous gel with a
       highly hydrophilic surface, PL aquagel-OH materials combine high
       performance with the pH stability and structural integrity of polymeric
       column packings.

    -- High specification Varian Load & Lock(TM) columns packed with PLRP-S
       media from Polymer Laboratories provide an applications solution for
       prep/process chromatography of pharmaceutical compounds, peptides and
       natural products. This hardware and media combination can be scaled
       from 1 in. ID (2.5 cm) laboratory prep through to 24 in. ID (60 cm) ID
       process scale with the same technologies. The chemically stable PLRP-S
       media and unique fluid distribution plate in the Load & Lock column
       hardware from Varian delivers exceptional separation efficiency, with
       minimal band broadening and enhanced sample load capabilities.  The
       combination of Load & Lock and PLRP-S, with its range of pore sizes
       optimized for maximum capacity for small molecules and biological
       macromolecules, permits more sample to be purified per cycle.

    -- Varian Polymer Laboratories' new medium polarity gel permeation
       chromatography/size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) column is
       designed for use in polar solvents such as dimethyl formamide, dimethyl
       sulfoxide and also solvent combinations such as tetrahydrofuran with
       water.  These eluents are useful in GPC/SEC when analyzing highly polar
       materials which are difficult to analyze in traditional SEC solvents,
       such as tetrahydrofuran.  Examples of these materials include polar
       resins, modified polysaccharides and similar complex polar polymers.
       The new Polar(TM) column is capable of operation in a wide range of
       solvents and solvent combinations, greatly enhancing the ability to
       analyze polar polymers that aren't necessarily water soluble.  In the
       form of a 'mixed bed' column, this PL Polar column has a linear
       calibration curve and wide operating range for maximum applicability.

    -- Two new Polystyrene GPC/SEC (gel permeation chromatography/size
       exclusion chromatography) calibration kits are available as part of the
       PL Polymer Standards product range for accurate, reliable GPC column
       calibration.  The S-L2-10 Calibration Kit is targeted to oligomeric and
       low molecular weight samples < 4,500 Daltons.  The EasiVial(TM) PS-M
       Kit is designed for the analysis of resins and condensation polymers.
       EasiVial pre-prepared kits contain mixtures of accurately pre-weighed
       polymer standards that provide time savings in GPC column calibration.
       All polymer calibrants from Varian Polymer Laboratories are
       manufactured strictly in accordance with the ISO 9001:2000 quality
       system and are fully characterized.

    -- The VariPep(TM) Peptide Solution is designed for the cost-effective
       synthesis, analysis and purification of synthetic peptides.  It
       comprises resins for synthesis, a single column answer for HPLC
       analysis and purification, and an SPE-type media for the removal of ion
       pairing agent residues during the peptide production process.  This
       portfolio of products enables the management of high volume peptide
       production, from the microgram to gram scale.  The VariPep Peptide
       Solution for synthetic peptide production offers proven, reliable
       technologies in a simplified format and requires no capital equipment.
    Varian, Inc. is a leading worldwide supplier of scientific instruments
and vacuum technologies for life science and industrial applications. The
company provides complete solutions, including instruments, vacuum
components, laboratory consumable supplies, software, training and support
through its global distribution and support systems. Varian, Inc. employs
approximately 3,700 people and operates manufacturing facilities in 13
locations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Varian, Inc. had
fiscal year 2006 sales of $835 million, and its common stock is traded on
the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol, "VARI". Further
information is available on the company's Web site:
http://www.varianinc.com.


SOURCE Varian, Inc.




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