Solid phase extraction method for selective determination of phthalate esters in the aquatic environment

被引:62
作者
Fatoki, OS [1 ]
Noma, A [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Ft Hare, Dept Chem, ZA-5700 Alice, South Africa
关键词
capillary GC; phathalates; plasticizers; solid phase;
D O I
10.1023/A:1020134707450
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The use of solid phase extraction and capillary GLC provides the basis for the selective determination of phthalate ester plasticizers in rivers and marine water samples. Of the several solvent ratios (methanol in dichloromethane) used for selective elution of phthalate esters from the C18 solid phase glass catridge, the 50/50 ratio, CH3OH in CH2Cl2 (v/v) gave the best result. The method was tested on river and marine water samples that receive effluent from industries that use phthalate esters. The rivers and marine water samples were grossly polluted as several phthalate esters, for example, dimethyl (DMP), diethyl (DEP), dibutyl (DBP) and diethylhexyl (DEHP) were present at 0.03-2306+/-9.4 mug L-1. A study on uncontaminated water was done to establish background levels.
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页码:85 / 98
页数:14
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