GC-MS quantitation of fragrance compounds suspected to cause skin reactions. 1

J Agric Food Chem. 2003 Oct 22;51(22):6398-403. doi: 10.1021/jf030363t.

Abstract

Recent changes in European legislation require monitoring of 24 volatile compounds in perfumes as they might elicit skin sensitization. This paper reports a GC-MS quantitation procedure for their determination in fragrance concentrates. GC and MS conditions were optimized for a routine use: analysis within 30 min, solvent and internal standard selection, and stock solution stability. Calibration curves were linear in the range of 2-100 mg/L with coefficients of determination in excess of 0.99. The method was tested using real perfumes spiked with known amounts of reference compounds.

MeSH terms

  • Allergens / analysis*
  • Dermatitis, Contact / etiology*
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry*
  • Perfume / chemistry*
  • Quality Control
  • Solvents
  • Volatilization

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Perfume
  • Solvents