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Restek Fragrance Allergen Standards Kit, 5 Components, 31 Allergens, 400 ppm, 33105

Product information "Restek Fragrance Allergen Standards Kit, 5 Components, 31 Allergens, 400 ppm, 33105"

The Fragrance Allergen Standards Kit covers 31 fragrance allergens that can be fully separated in one analysis on a Rxi-17 column. Besides the three allergen standards, a solvent blank and an internal standard are included. The kit is designed for GC-MS analyses according to the IFRA method. Some of the compounds are listed in the 7th Amendment of the former EU Cosmetics Directive.

Structure of the kit

The kit consists of three allergen standards (A, B and C), an MTBE solvent blank and a 1-fluoronaphthalene mix as internal standard. Each compound included is present at 400 ppm. The standards can be diluted for calibration curves and used with various solvents. The purity exceeds the requirements of the IFRA method. The components are not available individually.

Notes on the compound list

In the compound list, substances of the 7th Amendment of the former EU Cosmetics Directive, additional potential allergens and compounds with two isomers are marked. The latter give two peaks.

Storage and shelf life

The kit is stored at 0 °C or colder and keeps for 6 to 18 months. It is shipped at ambient temperature.

Ordering as a kit

The components are not available individually, and the kit is always delivered complete. With a shelf life of 6 to 18 months and storage at 0 °C or colder, the stock can be spread over several measurement series.

Documentation

The standards are certified as reference material. The certificate of analysis can be retrieved online from the manufacturer for each lot, and the search runs via the lot or serial number.

Typical applications

  • Complete separation of 31 fragrance allergens in one analysis on a Rxi-17 column
  • GC-MS analyses according to the IFRA method
  • Analysis of fragrance allergens from the 7th Amendment of the former EU Cosmetics Directive
  • Calibration of the GC-MS analysis of fragrance allergens with internal standard and solvent blank

Technical details

FormatKit with 5 components
ComponentsMTBE blank, 1-fluoronaphthalene mix (internal standard), allergen standards A, B and C
Allergens31
Concentration400 ppm per compound
SolventMethyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE)
Certified reference materialYes
PurposeCalibration
Storage temperature0 °C or colder
Shelf life6 to 18 months
ShippingAmbient temperature

Safety and shipping

All five components contain methyl tert-butyl ether as solvent (UN 2398, class 3, packing group II). The signal word is Danger.

With the classification in class 3, the shipment is dangerous goods.

The hazard statements under the CLP Regulation are in the safety data sheet that belongs to the product. The ampoules are to be stored closed until use and protected from ignition sources.

Scope of delivery

1 kit with 5 components: MTBE solvent blank (33100), 1-fluoronaphthalene mix as internal standard (33101) and fragrance allergen standard A, B and C (33102 to 33104).

Individual requirements and procurement service

LT procures further Restek reference standards on request, for example for pesticide analysis such as the GC Multi-Pesticide Standard Kit or the LC Multi-Pesticide Standard Kit. This also applies to matching GC columns such as the Rxi-17 and to accessories, gladly by Restek part number.