Characterization of Volatiles in Post-consumer Recycled Plastics Using TD-GC×GC–TOF MS

Separation Science, in collaboration with SepSolve Analytical offers an on-demand webinar that demonstrates how thermal desorption (TD) coupled with comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography and time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TD-GC×GC-TOF MS) can provide fast and confident characterization of complex odor profiles from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics.

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Waste plastic from food packaging is currently a topic of great concern, increasing demand for more sustainable, recycled materials. However, post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics can require significant processing and analyses to identify volatile contaminants that may negatively impact food quality or safety.

This webinar shows how thermal desorption (TD) coupled with comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography and time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TD-GC×GC-TOF MS) can provide fast and confident characterisation of complex odour profiles from PCRs.

By viewing this presentation you will ...

• Learn how cutting-edge analytical techniques can reveal hidden information from complex samples.
• Understand the hardware and software requirements for routine GC×GC.
• Hear how GC×GC-TOF MS can confidently identify potential odour taints.

Who should attend?

• GC users who want to enhance their ability to analyse complex VOC profiles.
• Analysts who want to find out more about GC×GC.
• Food and aroma analysts who want to understand more about odours from packaging and post-consumer recycle.

Presenter: Dr Shayne Green (R&D, Dow Inc.)

Dr Shayne Green has worked in R&D for Dow Inc. for 30 years. His focus is in determination of trace concentration levels of small molecules in polyethylene and food packaging using extraction, chromatography and mass spectrometry, which includes polymer additives analyses and taste and odour analyses.

Presenters: Dr Chris Siegler (R&D, Dow Inc.)

Dr Chris Siegler has worked in R&D for Dow Inc. for 8 years. His focus is in providing analytical expertise and problem-solving capabilities using 1D & 2D chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques across Dow’s R&D and manufacturing businesses.