Agilent, QCM-244, QualityCheck Aroclor 1248 in transformer oil sample

QualityCheck Aroclor 1248 in transformer oil sample

Specifications:
Analysis Type: Quantitative
Chemical Type: Organic
Concentration: Aroclor 1248 (PCB 1248)200 mg/kgCAS #: 12672-29-6
Format: Single component mixture
Part Number Application Domain: EnvironmentalFood and Beverages
Part Number Application: Hydrocarbons & PetrochemicalsPolycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)Quality Control
Quality Standard: ISO 17034
Solvent: Transformer oil
Volume: 5 mL

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This certified reference material offers a precisely quantified concentration of Aroclor 1248 dissolved in transformer oil, tailored for routine quality assurance and calibration needs in environmental and industrial laboratories. It is specifically formulated to support analytical methods involving the determination of polychlorinated biphenyls PCBs in oil matrices. Common research applications include the validation and calibration of gas chromatography GC and GC-MS systems, helping ensure accurate detection and quantitation of PCB contaminants in transformer and insulating oils.

Widely used in regulatory compliance testing and environmental monitoring programs, this standard supports traceability and comparability across sample analyses. It is ideal for laboratories performing EPA Method 8082A or similar protocols, and can be used for instrument performance checks or matrix-matched spike recoveries. The product supports a wide array of Agilent GC and GC-MS platforms, including models equipped with electron capture detectors and mass spectrometric detection.

Related materials available from Agilent include PCB standards in alternative matrices, as well as mixtures of different Aroclor congeners for multi-component calibration. Accompanied by a comprehensive certificate of analysis, this reference ensures confidence in results for routine testing and advanced research involving PCB quantitation in transformer oils.