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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in paper and board (REACH)

Analysis of PAH compounds from paper and board as well as products made from these raw materials (e.g., packaging materials) as required by the REACH regulation.

The test package includes the following substances:

  • Benzo(a)pyrene [benzo(def)chrysene] [CAS: 50-32-8]

  • Benzo(e)pyrene [CAS: 192-97-2]

  • Benzo(a)anthracene [CAS: 56-55-3]

  • Chrysene [CAS: 218-01-9]

  • Benzo(b)fluoranthene [CAS: 205-99-2]

  • Benzo(j)fluoranthene [CAS: 205-82-3]

  • Benzo(k)fluoranthene [CAS: 207-08-9]

  • Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene [CAS: 53-70-3]

More information about the method:

GC-MS analysisTD-GC-MS analysis
Suitable sample matrices
Paper and board
Required sample quantity
100 g
Typical turnaround time
3 weeks after receiving the samples
Detection limit
0.0016 mg/dm2
Available quality systems
Accredited test method
Device types
GC-MS
Method expert
Henna Väänänen
Henna Väänänen
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Price per sample (Excl. VAT):
184 €

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