Playing it Safe with Sensitive Phthalate Analysis
Explaining the importance of sensitive detection in phthalate testing during GC–MS analysis.
Headlines continue to warn consumers about the hidden dangers of toxic chemicals in domestic products, most importantly, children’s toys. Plasticizers often used to soften plastics, such as phthalates, have been in the news due to a recent study on the cumulative effects in young children of phthalates exposure from consumer products. Dr William Goodman, Chromatography Applications Manager and Dr Nicola Vosloo, European Market Development Leader, PerkinElmer, explain the importance of sensitive detection in phthalate testing during GC–MS analysis.
RAFA 2024 Highlights: Contemporary Food Contamination Analysis Using Chromatography
November 18th 2024A series of lectures focusing on emerging analytical techniques used to analyse food contamination took place on Wednesday 6 November 2024 at RAFA 2024 in Prague, Czech Republic. The session included new approaches for analysing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), polychlorinated alkanes (PCAS), Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons (MOH), and short- and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs and MCCPs).
Advancing Bladder Cancer Research with Mass Spectrometry: A FeMS Interview with Marta Relvas-Santos
November 12th 2024LCGC International interviewed FeMS Empowerment Award winner Marta Relvas-Santos on her use of mass spectrometry to identify potential biomarkers and therapies for bladder cancer. She also shared insights on her work with FeMS and advice for fellow scientists.
Pharmaceutical excipients, such as polyethylene glycol-based polymers, must be tested for the presence of ethylene oxide (EtO) and 1,4-dioxane as part of a safety assessment, according to USP Chapter <228>.
