Trichloroethanol in urine by detector MS

Trichloroethanol in urine by detector MS (code  GC16510) – 100 testspackage.

INSIGHTS

Trichloroethanol (TCE), and Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) are the principal metabolites of Trichloroethylene and Perchloroethylene. Trichloroethylene is used as a degreaser for metals, in the preparations of paints and to clean textiles. It is absorbed through inhalation and skin and it is deposited principally in lipidic tissues. It is mostly expelled through urine. 8% is expelled through exhalation. Exposure to high concentrations of Trichloroethylene causes sight problems, confusion, nausea and vomiting. Chronic exposure hits the central nervous system causing anxiety, headaches and vertigo.

Principle of the  Method:

This method determines the TCE in urine by GC/MS. The sample, after hydrolysis and purification, then is directly injected into GC/MS.

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