This application note showcases the SCION 8300 GC with SQ MS's capability to detect limonene in recycled HDPE pellets, emphasizing its high sensitivity and robustness. The method ensures that the recycled pellets, crucial for manufacturing deodorized food packaging, contain limonene concentrations well below the 20ppm threshold, demonstrating the efficacy of the recycling process.
Progress with Alternative Solvents for SIFT-MS: 2024 Update
January 30th 2025Explore advancements in utilizing alternative solvents for SIFT-MS. This tech note introduces three new solvents—acetonitrile, N,N'-dimethylpropyleneurea (DMPU), and propylene glycol (PG)—and highlights the enhanced sensitivity and applications of existing solvents like triacetin. The findings demonstrate significant benefits in analyzing diverse VOCs while addressing challenges in method development.