Agilent, PP-311-1, Aroclor 1242

Aroclor 1242

Specifications:
Agency Method: EPA 8080A
Analysis Type: Quantitative
Chemical Type: Organic
Concentration: Aroclor 1242 (PCB 1242)100 µg/mLCAS #: 53469-21-9
Format: Single component mixture
Packaging: Ampule
Part Number Application Domain: EnvironmentalFood and Beverages
Part Number Application: Hydrocarbons & PetrochemicalsPolycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Quality Standard: ISO 17034
Solvent: Hexane
Volume: 1 mL

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Aroclor 1242, available under Agilent’s analytical standards portfolio, is a well-characterized polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) mixture commonly utilized in environmental and analytical laboratories. Designed to ensure reliable quantification and identification, this reference material supports precise calibration of analytical instruments, such as gas chromatographs equipped with electron capture detectors or mass spectrometers. It is essential for assessing PCB contamination in soil, sediment, air, water, and biological samples.

Widely adopted in environmental monitoring, toxicological research, and regulatory compliance testing, this standard serves both routine laboratory quality assurance and method development processes. Researchers employ it for validating extraction procedures, method sensitivity, and analyte recovery in the context of persistent organic pollutant (POP) analysis. The product is formulated for compatibility with a broad range of chromatographic systems, particularly those following EPA and international PCB monitoring protocols.

For comprehensive studies or expanded application, it can be used alongside other PCB Aroclor mixtures and specialty standards available from Agilent. Supplied with a detailed certificate of analysis, the standard offers traceability to support data integrity and regulatory requirements in demanding laboratory environments.