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ASTM D7598 - 09e1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Thiodiglycol in Water by Single Reaction Monitoring Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Thiodiglycol is a Schedule 2 compound under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). Schedule 2 chemicals include those that are precursors to chemical weapons, chemical weapons agents or have a number of other commercial uses. They are used as ingredients to produce insecticides, herbicides, lubricants, and some pharmaceutical products. Schedule 2 chemicals can be found in ...

Feb. 22, 2012

By ASTM International

ASTM D7511 - 12 Standard Test Method for Total Cyanide by Segmented Flow Injection Analysis, In-Line Ultraviolet Digestion and Amperometric Detection

Cyanide and hydrogen cyanide are highly toxic. Regulations have been established to require the monitoring of cyanide in industrial and domestic wastewaters and surface waters. This test method is applicable for natural water, saline waters, and wastewater effluent. The method may be used for process control in wastewater treatment facilities. The spot test outlined in Test Methods ...

Jan. 27, 2012

By ASTM International

ASTM D7600 - 09e1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Aldicarb, Carbofuran, Oxamyl and Methomyl by Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry

The N-methyl carbamate (NMC) pesticides: aldicarb, carbaryl, carbofuran, formetanate hydrochloride, methiocarb, methomyl, oxamyl, pirimicarb, propoxur, and thiodicarb have been identified by EPA as working through a common mechanism. They affect the nervous system by reducing the ability of the enzyme cholinesterase. Cholinesterase inhibition was the primary ...

Feb. 22, 2012

By ASTM International

ASTM D7644 - 10e2 Standard Test Method for Determination of Bromadiolone, Brodifacoum, Diphacinone and Warfarin in Water by Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

This test method has been developed by US EPA Region 5 Chicago Regional Laboratory (CRL). Bromadiolone, brodifacoum, diphacinone and warfarin are rodenticides for controlling mice, rats, and other rodents that pose a threat to public health, critical habitats, native plants and animals, crops, food and water supplies. These rodenticides also present human and ...

Feb. 22, 2012

By ASTM International

Denmark Posts Several Publications Concerning Nanomaterials

On November 10, 2015, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency posted the following publications concerning nanomaterials: Environmental assessment of nanomaterial use in Denmark: This is the concluding report of the project “Nanomaterials — occurrence and effects in the Danish environment” (NanoDEN). The projects in NanoDEN aimed to investigate and generate new ...

Nov. 11, 2015

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

SGS Egypt launch new pesticide residues analysis laboratory

Realizing the increasing importance and need for monitoring the health & safety of the food supply chain, SGS Egypt has expanded its testing capabilities thus positioning itself as the leading private market provider for these testing services. SGS Egypt celebrated the start up of its Pesticide Residues Analysis Laboratory in Cairo June 22nd 2008 at its head offices in Harraneya, Cairo. The ...

Nov. 4, 2008

By SGS

ASTM D7645 - 10e1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Aldicarb, Aldicarb Sulfone, Aldicarb Sulfoxide, Carbofuran, Methomyl, Oxamyl and Thiofanox in Water by Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

This test method has been developed by US EPA Region 5 Chicago Regional Laboratory (CRL). The N-methyl carbamate (NMC) pesticides: aldicarb, carbofuran, methomyl, oxamyl, and thiofanox have been identified by EPA as working through a common mechanism. These affect the nervous system by reducing the ability of enzymes. Enzyme inhibition was the primary ...

Feb. 22, 2012

By ASTM International

ASTM D7645 - 10e1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Aldicarb, Aldicarb Sulfone, Aldicarb Sulfoxide, Carbofuran, Methomyl, Oxamyl and Thiofanox in Water by Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

This test method has been developed by US EPA Region 5 Chicago Regional Laboratory (CRL). The N-methyl carbamate (NMC) pesticides: aldicarb, carbofuran, methomyl, oxamyl, and thiofanox have been identified by EPA as working through a common mechanism. These affect the nervous system by reducing the ability of enzymes. Enzyme inhibition was the primary ...

Feb. 22, 2012

By ASTM International

ASTM D4129 - 05(2012) Standard Test Method for Total and Organic Carbon in Water by High Temperature Oxidation and by Coulometric Detection

This test method is necessary because of the need for rapid reliable tests for carbonaceous material in waters and sediments. It is used for determining the concentration of organic carbon in water that comes from a variety of natural, domestic, and industrial sources. Typically, these measurements are used to monitor organic pollutants in domestic and industrial waste water. When a ...

Jan. 27, 2012

By ASTM International

Advances in Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Systems Revolutionize Routine Analysis

Increasing compliance and efficiency needs can now be met with scalable, effective and easy-to-use gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) solutions, designed to provide advanced levels of performance and throughput for environmental, food and forensic laboratories. The new Thermo Scientific TSQ 9000 triple quadrupole GC-MS/MS system and Thermo Scientific ISQ 7000 single quadrupole GC-MS ...

Mar. 2, 2018

By Thermo Fisher Scientific, LIMS & Laboratory Software

EAG Acquires Wildlife International, a Leading Ecotoxicology, Environmental Fate & Chemistry Laboratory

Evans Analytical Group (EAG), the world's leading, fully integrated, independent laboratory network, providing high value expert analytical and testing services to a wide range of industries and end users, announced that it has acquired Wildlife International, Ltd. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Wildlife International has been a recognized leader for over 35 years serving ...

Jan. 10, 2013

By Evans Analytical Group® (EAG)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Opens $90 Million Viral Vector Manufacturing Site in Massachusetts

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, officially opened its new $90 million viral vector CDMO (contract development and manufacturing organization) site in Lexington, Mass. The 50,000-square-foot facility will add more than 200 jobs and support the development, testing and manufacture of viral vectors, which are critical to advancing new life-saving gene and cell ...

Dec. 4, 2019

By Thermo Fisher Scientific, LIMS & Laboratory Software

China MEP adopts amended new chemical notification scheme

The Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) adopted the newly amended new chemical notification scheme 'Measures on Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances' (新化学物质环境管理办法), Order 7. The new program enters into force on October 15, 2010. This memorandum provides a general overview of this critically ...

Dec. 30, 2009

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

The Chemical Safety Improvement Act: An In-Depth Review and Analysis

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May 29, 2013

By Acta Group

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