AN20735_E 05/13S
Application Note 20735
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Conclusion
A method for the quantification of phthalate esters in soft drinks has been developed on a
TraceGOLD TG-5MS column. The ultra low bleed characteristics of the column enable the
detection of low levels of phthalate esters using the ISQ mass spectrometer in SIM mode.
References
[1] EU commission JRC technical notes: Determination of bis-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in
sports drinks by isotopic dilution headspace solid-phase micro extraction gas chromatography
mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS).
