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Analysis of Samples Four Steps from the Preparation for Analysis to

GCMS-TQ8050 (Method Package for Dioxins in Foods) Analysis of Samples

The method package consists of method les registered with the Step1
optimal conditions for the analysis of dioxins, as well as a report Preparation for analysis
creation tool that can output the items required by EU regulations. • Attach a suitable column* for the measurement
This makes it possible to start an analysis without the having to compounds.
• Attach the insert liner**.
investigate analytical conditions. • Start up the instrument’s vacuum system.
*DXNs analysis column
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■Method les registered with the optimal conditions for the analysis of dioxins SH-Rxi -5Sil MS (60 m, 0.25 mm I.D., 0.25 µm) P/N: 227-36036-02 (SHIMADZU)
Optimized analysis conditions (including transition and CE) are pre-registered in the method les. Additionally, the les are registered with retention PCBs analysis column
HT8-PCB (60 m, 0.25 mm I.D.) P/N: 054237 (Trajan Scienti c)
times and retention indices, and the retention times can be adjusted automatically using the retention time adjustment function Point BFRs analysis column
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(AART: Automatic Adjustment of Retention Time), allowing analysis to start immediately. SH-Rtx -1614 (15 m, 0.25 mm I.D., 0.1 m), P/N: 227-36265-01 (SHIMADZU)
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Note that a comparison test (an analysis of 44 types and 201 samples of foods and feeds) with magnetic sector GC-MS was implemented using these **Topaz 3.5 mm I.D. Single Taper Inlet Liner w/ Wool, P/N: 23336 (Restek Corp.)
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method les and a Shimadzu TQ, and the performance was con rmed.
■Report creation tool, capable of outputting items required by EU regulations
Reports of the analysis of dioxins in foods must contain the results of complicated calculations. A report creation tool is included in this product. It can
automatically create reports showing items required by EU regulations. Additionally, it is capable of combining reports on DXNs and PCBs, changing the Point
items displayed, and showing the Limit of Quanti cation (LOQ) calculation method, providing support to varied customer analyses. 2
Step 2 Creation of method les
• Analyze the n-alkane standard sample.
• Adjust the retention times of the measurement
Point Automatic adjustment of retention times using the AART function compounds (AART function).
1 • Set the parameters for quantitation
(including the calibration curve concentrations).
The retention times and retention indices for the target Before Cutting the Column
compounds are registered in the method les. The AART
function adjusts the retention times for the target
compounds using the retention indices for the target
compounds and the results of the analysis of an n-alkane Alkanes with different
standard sample. The retention times and time programs are carbon numbers are
investigated at a wide range
automatically adjusted even if the retention times for the Retention Time: 26 Minutes of retention times, so the Step 3

target compounds change, such as for maintenance of the After Cutting the Column retention times of target Analysis of samples
compounds with a variety of
column tip. boiling points can be • Measure and analyze the samples.
adjusted with high accuracy.

Estimated Retention Time: 25 Minutes
Export the results to Excel .
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Point Report creation tool, capable of outputting items required by
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DXNs
In the analysis of dioxins in foods, DXN analysis samples and ＋
PCB analysis samples are prepared from a single sample. PCBs Step 4
However, depending on the pretreatment method, some of Creation of reports
the PCBs can become mixed into the DXN sample, so the • Create a report.
analysis results for PCBs are sometimes divided into two parts.
With this product’s report creation tool, even if the analysis
results for PCBs are divided into two parts, they can be
PCBs
combined, enabling support for a variety of samples and
pretreatment methods. Reports Can Be Created Combining the Two Analysis Results

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