22.05.2018

GC×GC-TOF method for the determination of mineral oil constituents in complex mixtures

Research expertise and accredited service combined: The ifp Institut für Produktqualität now offers a highly selective method which uses ifp's own GC×GC-TOF for the characterisation and quantification of mineral oil constituents in complex matrices.

A new dimension of mineral oil analysis

Two-dimensional gas chromatography, coupled with the use of a mass-selective time-of-flight detector (GC×GC-TOF) makes it possible to separate Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) from other groups of substances in complex mixtures. In addition, it is possible to obtain further structural information, e.g. concerning the number of aromatic nuclei, the isomers present and the degree of alkylation, and thus to identify the source of the contamination (glue, printing ink formulations or plant secondary metabolites).

Thanks to the innovative step of coupling this with a Flame Ionisation Detector (FID), ifp can, for the first time, resolve and quantify individual groups of substances.

Co-operation with a research laboratory

The analyses carried out by ifp are complemented by our exclusive co-operation with the laboratory of Lommatzsch & Säger GmbH. Via ifp, our customers our thus able to access an extensive network of experts in the sector.

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