Column chromatography separation of polychlorinated biphenyls from dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane and methabolites

Journal Article · Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · Anal. Chem.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ac50063a060· OSTI ID:6724189

Needham, L L; Smrek, A L; Head, S L; Burse, V W; Liddle, J A

Gas chromatographic determinations of organochlorine insectides or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in biological material are often complicated by their simultaneous presence in the eluates from the column chromatography steps. A gas chromatography/electron capture detector procedure to analyze serum for PCBs (Aroclor 1260) in the presence of the ortho, para and para, para isomers of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and its metabolites, dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE) and dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane (DDD) was devised. The use of silver nitrate on silica gel column to separate PCBs from DDT and metabolites are described. Bovine serum was analyzed for DDt, DDE, and DDD. 500 individuals in an Alabama community were studied, the highest concentrations in (ppB) for PCB was 155. The method described yield high recoveries of PCBs, with no interference from chlorinated hydrocarbons normally found in human serum. 2 figures, 2 tables. (DP)

• Research Organization: Dept. of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, GA
• OSTI ID: 6724189
• Journal Information: Anal. Chem.; (United States), Vol. 52:13
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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