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Semiquantitative determination of polychlorinated biphenyls in tissue samples by thin layer chromatography

January 1, 1971

A method is described for the analysis of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) compounds in tissue samples. Cleanup by hexane-aceto-nitrile partitioning and Florisil column chromatography are performed on samples before oxidative treatment to convert DDE to DCBP. PCB components are then determined semi-quantitatively by TLC. No prior separation of PCB from chlorinated pesticides is required. The lower limit of sensitivity is 0.2 ?g.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1971
Title Semiquantitative determination of polychlorinated biphenyls in tissue samples by thin layer chromatography
Authors B. M. Mulhern, E. Cromartie, W. L. Reichel, A. A. Belisle
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists
Index ID 5221236
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center