Simplifying sample preparation for GC–MS

The release of chemicals from products and materials has been at the centre of increased scrutiny from regulators, industry and consumers alike. Concerns over the effects of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) on human health, consumer comfort, and product performance are increasing.

Analysts need a robust and reproducible approach to sample these emissions from a wide variety of materials and products, for analysis by GC-MS, to answer such questions as: What’s that smell? Is my product safe? Is there anything toxic in my home/car? How can I detect a harmful chemical from a material?

This webinar addresses the use of an innovative, robust and cost-effective sampling device, the Micro-Chamber/Thermal Extractor, combined with the powerful analytical capabilities of thermal desorption-gas chromatography mass spectrometry.

Several case studies are presented that highlight the implementation of this versatile sample preparation system covering:

• PFAS testing
• volatiles that effect indoor and in-vehicle air quality
• identification of chemical weapons on clothing
• determination of off gassing compounds that affect semiconductors