Microplastics are defined as small plastic particles between 1 µm and 5 mm in size. Due to poor waste management and plastic pollution, they are now documented to be ubiquitous in the environment.1,2 However, pathways of dietary exposure to microplastics are not yet fully understood. The consumption of bottled water has been calculated to increase by 7% annually, with an estimated mean total global consumption of bottled water to be 513 billion liters by 2025. This study demonstrates how the Agilent 8700 Laser Direct Infrared (LDIR) Chemical Imaging System can accurately identify and quantify the presence of microplastics in bottled drinking water. This study also shows the capability of the Agilent Cary 630 FTIR spectrometer to investigate the source of microplastic contamination.
Analysis of Greenhouse Gases by Gas Chromatography
May 15th 2024This application note demonstrates the use of SCION's 8500GC system for the analysis of key greenhouse gases—carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide—in a single atmospheric air matrix. Highlighting the system's excellent sensitivity and repeatability, this method is crucial for understanding emission sources and combating climate change.
Analysis of DEHP in Drinking Water by HPLC-DAD
May 15th 2024This application note outlines a method for detecting low levels of 1,4-Dioxane, a likely carcinogenic compound, in drinking water using SCION GC-MS technology. It details the procedure for analyzing water samples spiked with 1,4-Dioxane, achieving excellent sensitivity and low detection limits, demonstrating the method's effectiveness for environmental monitoring.
Plant Protection Product Impurity Screening by GC-FID with GC-MS Confirmation
May 15th 2024This application note from SCION Instruments delves into the meticulous screening of impurities in plant protection products using GC-FID, with GC-MS for confirmation. It emphasizes the necessity of identifying and quantifying impurities to comply with regulatory standards in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and agriculture. The study specifically examines eugenol, showcasing how to determine significant impurities for regulatory submission. The approach integrates GC-MS and analytical standards, ensuring precise impurity identification and quantification critical for product approval.
Determination of Limonene in Recycled HDPE Pellets
May 15th 2024This application note showcases the SCION 8300 GC with SQ MS's capability to detect limonene in recycled HDPE pellets, emphasizing its high sensitivity and robustness. The method ensures that the recycled pellets, crucial for manufacturing deodorized food packaging, contain limonene concentrations well below the 20ppm threshold, demonstrating the efficacy of the recycling process.
Simultaneous Analysis of Triazole Fungicides by HPLC-DAD (May 2024)
May 15th 2024Explore SCION Instruments' method for simultaneously analyzing two triazole fungicides, Paclobutrazol and Uniconazole, using HPLC-DAD. This Application Note provides insights into the procedure's effectiveness, highlighting its importance for environmental labs due to health and regulatory reasons.