Analysis of brominated dioxins and furans by high resolution gas chromatography/high resolution mass spectrometry

J Chromatogr A. 2009 Jan 16;1216(3):376-84. doi: 10.1016/j.chroma.2008.10.022. Epub 2008 Oct 14.

Abstract

This article reviews the available literature on the analysis of brominated dibenzo-p dioxins and furans (PBDD/Fs) by high resolution gas chromatography/high resolution mass spectrometry (HRGC/HRMS). Sample extraction and clean up, injection techniques, chromatographic separation, labelled standards and QA/QC works are discussed. Furthermore, full separation of PBDD/Fs from polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) during clean up and control of possible chromatographic interference of PBDEs during instrumental analysis as well as possible actions to further enhance the quality of published data are discussed in detail.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dioxins / analysis*
  • Furans / analysis*
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry / methods*
  • Polybrominated Biphenyls / analysis*

Substances

  • Dioxins
  • Furans
  • Polybrominated Biphenyls