Toluene in packaging and food contact materials (low reporting limit)
Analysis of residual toluene in packaging and food contact materials, in particular, in samples where solvent-based inks, adhesives, or coatings have been used.
- Suitable sample matrices
- Paper and board, plastics, rubber
- Required sample quantity
- 30 grams
- Typical turnaround time
- 4 weeks after receiving the samples
- Detection limit
- 0.010 mg/kg (LOQ); 0.005 mg/kg (LOD)
- Available quality systems
- Accredited test method
- Device types
- Standard
- Method expert
Price
Typical price (Excl. VAT):
348 €
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