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Analysis of benzene in propellant gases

28. July 2022

PiCA Prüfinstitut Chemische Analytik GmbH now offers the analysis of benzene CAS 71-43-2 in so-called propellant gases (such as propane, butane, isobutane, etc.) by headspace GC/MS. The determination limit for this highly sensitive analysis is 0.1 mg/kg.

Fast and reliable analysis of ethylene oxide (incl. 2-chloroethanol) in food

5. November 2020

Ethylene oxide (EO, Oxiran, CAS Nr.: 75-21-8) has been used in the past for fumigation (an insecticide), especially in the storage and transport of grain, seeds and nuts. It has also been used together with a higher amount of carbon dioxide under…
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Important information for our customers – Our laboratory remains open

17. March 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PiCA Prüfinstitut Chemische Analytik GmbH has taken numerous internal measures to continue processing incoming samples on time and in the usual quality. Should there be any delays in individual cases, you will be informed in good time….
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Identification of nicotine sources in indian tea

29. November 2019

A. Hofmann, A. Romanotto, K. Speer**, K. Gassert*** **Technische Universität Dresden I Professur für spezielle  Lebensmittel-chemie/ Lebensmittelproduktion *** Teekampagne, Potsdam Winner Poster Award RAFA 2019 Investigations of the German Federal Institute for Risk assessment (BfR) in 2009 demonstrated that various plant-based foods…
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Target screening of acrylates from UV-curing inks and coatings in food contact material

22. November 2019

Ultraviolet (UV) cured coatings show excellent appearance, durability, and little or no volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, while enabling increased productivity and lower overall costs. An UV-curable coating is one of the best finishing methods in the paper and packaging industries for…
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Sample preparation for multi-residue analysis in difficult matrices with an optimized push-through-SPE

22. November 2019

Analytical methods have to be fast and easy and to be able to recover a large number of analytes. The analysis of pesticide residues in spices, herbals, tea or hops is considered difficult due to the complexity of the matrix. With the…
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Sources of Nicotine in dried mushrooms

22. November 2019

A discussion about the source of Nicotine (NIC) in boletus (Boletus edulis) was started in the EU in 2009. No clear conclusion about the nicotine source in wild dried mushrooms was reached [1,2]. In 2010 the specific MRL of 2.3 mg/kg for…
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Determination of oxy-PAHs and N-PACs in foodproducts

22. November 2019

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are well known contaminants in food. Their mutagenic and carcinogenic effects lead to significant human health risk. [1] However the oxidized form of PAHs (oxy-PAH) and the nitrogen containing polycyclic aromatic compounds (N-PAC) have rarely been researched so…
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PiCA at the 2nd IFHN-2019 conference in London

17. October 2019

Sources for Nicotine and Anthraquinone in Indian Tea A. Romanotto, A. Hoffmann, PiCA GmbH Berlin, Germany K. Gassert, Teekampagne, Potsdam, Germany K. Speer, Technische Universität, Dresden, Germany Introduction: In recent years, tea (camelia sensis, camelia assamica) has been viewed more and more…
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Tags: Anthraquinone, Nicotine

pesticide analysis at PiCA GmbH

6. June 2019

We are offering comprehensive screenings of 600-700 components in food and feed as well as the targeted examination of selected substances in single method. Our new innovative, accredited methods enable our highly qualified employees to have a punctual and high-quality order processing….
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News

  • Analysis of benzene in propellant gases

  • Fast and reliable analysis of ethylene oxide (incl. 2-chloroethanol) in food

  • Important information for our customers – Our laboratory remains open

  • Identification of nicotine sources in indian tea

  • Target screening of acrylates from UV-curing inks and coatings in food contact material

  • Sample preparation for multi-residue analysis in difficult matrices with an optimized push-through-SPE

  • Sources of Nicotine in dried mushrooms

  • Determination of oxy-PAHs and N-PACs in foodproducts

  • PiCA at the 2nd IFHN-2019 conference in London

  • high speed method for the determination of more than 700 pesticides in fat and oils

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