By Mercy on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 06:32 am:

Hi, I want to identify the solvents found in glues using GC-MS, but havent got a proper method to do that. does anyone have an idea how to go about it?

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By Consumer Products Guy on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 06:52 am:

First try headspace or SPME.

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By chris on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 11:10 pm:

what starting temperatures do you suggest

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By Consumer Products Guy on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 08:02 am:

I'd first try some sample in a closed septum vial, heat to maybe 100 C, use SPME or headspace; I'd start GC at 40 C and program to at least 250 C, you'll see solvents