GC/MS

The Evolution of US EPA Method 525
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The Evolution of US EPA Method 525

 “DETERMINATION OF SEMIVOLATILE ORGANIC CHEMICALS IN DRINKING WATER BY SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION AND CAPILLARY COLUMN GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY/ MASS SPECTROMETRY (GC/MS)” Initially published in 1988, Method 525 had two additional versions before the latest version, Method 525.3, was published in 2012. For brevity, we will provide the conclusion to the article first and then the main…

GC–MS Analysis of Soil Faecal Biomarkers Uncovers Mammalian Species and the Economic Management of the Archeological Site

GC–MS Analysis of Soil Faecal Biomarkers Uncovers Mammalian Species and the Economic Management of the Archeological Site

While United Chemical Technologies is most well-known for our high-quality solid phase extraction products and specialty silanes, silicones, and siloxanes, we also provide high-quality derivatizing reagents (DRs), with a wide variety of scientific applications. While DRs, such as UCT’s SBSTFA, are most used to help analyze current events such as blood, urine, or soil analysis,…

A New Single-Laboratory Validated Method for the Detection of Pyrethroid Metabolites in Milk by GC/MS
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A New Single-Laboratory Validated Method for the Detection of Pyrethroid Metabolites in Milk by GC/MS

With concerns over the household use of pyrethroid pesticides for mosquito control, researchers in Thailand have developed a validated method for analyzing cis/trans-permethrinic acid in powdered milk. Pyrethroids are naturally occurring pesticides that are synthesized to manufacture mosquito coils and sprays for home use.  These pesticides can bioaccumulate in women’s bodies and be excreted in…