An easy and sensitive analytical method of determination of phthalate esters in children's toys by UPLCMS/MS

Chen, Bin; Zhang, L

HERO ID

2002314

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2013

Language

English

HERO ID 2002314
In Press No
Year 2013
Title An easy and sensitive analytical method of determination of phthalate esters in children's toys by UPLCMS/MS
Authors Chen, Bin; Zhang, L
Journal Polymer Testing
Volume 32
Issue 4
Page Numbers 681-685
Abstract In the European Community, selected phthalate esters (PE) are restricted in their use for the manufacture of toys and childcare articles. As PE are mainly used as plasticizers for poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), a high sensitivity analytical method was developed to determine the PE content in PVC toys by using ultra high performance liquid chromatography coupled with electronic spray mass spectrum (UPLCMS/MS). The LOD of the method is low to the level of ng/L. The method was verified by specificity, linearity, sensitivity, accuracy and precision. This research will provide a useful and convenient way to monitor the production of PVC toys. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Doi 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2013.02.011
Wosid WOS:000320090700009
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Language Text English
Keyword Phthalate esters; Toys; PVC; UPLCMS/MS