Quantitative Analysis of Bisphenol A Leached from Household Plastics by Solid–Phase Microextraction and Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (SPME–GC–MS)

The measurement of trace levels of bisphenol A (BPA) leached out of household plastics using solid-phase microextraction (SPME) with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) is reported here. BPA is an endocrine-disrupting compound used in the industrial manufacture of polycarbonate plastic bott...

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Published in:Journal of chemical education 2012-11, Vol.89 (12), p.1555-1560
Main Authors: Johnson, Bettie Obi, Burke, Fernanda M, Harrison, Rebecca, Burdette, Samantha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analytical chemistry
Bisphenol A
Chemistry
Chromatography
College Science
Contamination
Disruption
Epoxy resins
Food
Food contamination & poisoning
Food packaging
Food production
Gas chromatography
Instrumentation
Linings
Mass spectrometry
Materials handling
Measurement
Organic chemistry
Packaging
Phenols
Plastics
Polymers
Quantitative analysis
Science Experiments
Science Instruction
Science Laboratories
Solid phases
Spectroscopy
Teaching Methods
Trace levels
Undergraduate Study
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Summary:The measurement of trace levels of bisphenol A (BPA) leached out of household plastics using solid-phase microextraction (SPME) with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) is reported here. BPA is an endocrine-disrupting compound used in the industrial manufacture of polycarbonate plastic bottles and epoxy resin can liners. This experiment allows students to use modern instrumentation and analytical techniques to investigate a timely and relevant issue involving the contamination of food products by a packaging component. The impact of handling conditions and container type on the quantity of BPA released from the plastics is explored. This experiment is suitable for an undergraduate analytical chemistry or instrumental analysis course and requires two, 3-h laboratory periods to complete.
ISSN:0021-9584
1938-1328
DOI:10.1021/ed2003884