Tekmar HT coupled to Trace GC (dynamic and static headspace)
Perkin Elmer HS40XL coupled to DSQ mass spectrometer (static headspace)

Headspace GC/MS is an analytical technique which allows qualitative and quantitative determination of volatiles from solutions and solids after volatilization at a pre-set temperature and a time period (conditioning time).
Samples (liquids or solids) are introduced in a headspace vial, hermetically closed using a suitable septum.  After conditioning at a selected temperature volatiles are transferred towards a GC/MS for separation, identification and quantification of released volatiles.  Both static and dynamic (purge and trap) headspace analyses are accessible.

Applications

• Determination of TVOC of polymers in automotive
• Determination of rest solvents in packaging materials
• Study of off-odour problems
• Identification and quantification of volatiles during processing
• Identification and quantification of restmonomers in polymers, adhesives, rubbers, consumer products