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Fast, Accurate Analysis of Polybrominated Diphenyl Esters (PBDEs) In A Single Run, Including BDE-209

Phenomenex Inc
30 Mar 2016

The study described in this application note demonstrates a new method of high resolution gas chromatography with high resolution mass spectrometry for quantitation of toxic PBDE congeners, using a Phenomenex Zebron ZB-SemiVolatiles column. PBDEs were formerly used as flame retardants and now known to be toxic, however levels of PBDE remain in the environment and are subject to bioaccumulation. Therefore, knowing the levels of PBDE in an area is important to reduce the impact on the environment, local species and our food sources.

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Zebron™ ZB-SemiVolatiles GC columns

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A New Generation of Performance for Semi-Volatiles AnalysisZB-SemiVolatiles delivers inert, rugged performance with Enviro-Inert™ Technology enhanced 5% phenyl-arylene selectivity. We take the guesswork out of meeting method requirements - troublesome compounds in your samples and the 8270D tuning standard are used as our QC mix, so you can be sure your column is ready to meet suitability requirements for the method!5 Reasons Chromatographers Love ItDelivers supreme inertness for acids, amines, and other notoriously active compoundsHold calibrations and increase productivity up to 58%Detect down to ultra-low levels (0.2 ng on-column)Improve critical pair resolution (valley height 9.9% for benzo[b] and benzo[k])The most popular choice for testing of semi-volatiles, PAHs, and PBDEsRecommended UseSemi-volatiles (SVOCs), PAHs, PBDEs, EPA Methods (525, 610, 625, 8100, 8270D)Specifically Designed for Supreme SVOC Inertness

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