Fortify or Calibrate for 203 Pesticides by GC-MS/MS with this Single Restek® CRM Kit

13 May 2015
Lauren Edwards
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GC-MS/MS is the technique of choice for analyzing pesticide residues in many fruits, vegetables, botanicals, and herbals like tea, ginseng, ginger, Echinacea, and dietary supplements. Restek’s new GC-MS/MS pesticide reference standards kit contains over two hundred compounds pulled from the food safety lists of the FDA, USDA, and other global agencies.

This stock, comprehensive set joins the 204-compound LC-MS/MS kit in Restek’s lineup of world-class certified reference materials (CRMs) for multiresidue pesticide analysis. Both kits are formulated and grouped for maximum long-term stability. Every ampul is quantitatively tested to confirm composition, and detailed support documentation is provided. Restek also supplies an optimized multiresidue pesticide method free of charge; the downloadable XLS file includes conditions and transition tables.

No more long nights or weekends in the lab. No more custom standards. Restek’s food safety experts can help you make quick work of getting the accurate, results you need. Combine this ready-made multiresidue pesticide standards kit with Restek’s internal standards, Rxi®-5ms GC columns, Q-sep® QuEChERS sample preparation, Sky® inlet liners, and more.

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GC-MS GC-MS (gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) instruments and equipment are used to separate, quantify and identify mixtures of small and volatile compounds, such as polycyclic aromatics, fatty acids and alcohols. Often used in drug detection, forensic investigation and environmental analysis for pesticides and contaminants, GC-MS is a powerful addition to your lab’s analytical capabilities. GC-MS/MS instruments equipped with a qTOF or triple quadrupole analyzers can give greater sensitivity and resolution to your analysis. Find the best GC-MS instruments and equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.PesticidesPesticides are used to protect crops from diseases, pests and unwanted plants. They are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and can be harmful to humans. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently regulates the use of pesticides in the USA.
Fortify or Calibrate for 203 Pesticides by GC-MS/MS with this Single Restek® CRM Kit