Title

Preparation and certification of a biological reference material (CARP-1) for polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin and dibenzofuran congeners

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1995

Publication Title

Fresenius' Journal of Analytical Chemistry

Volume

352

Issue

2

First Page

143

Last Page

147

Abstract

A biological certified reference material for nine 2,3,7,8-chlorine substituted dibenzo-p-dioxin and dibenzofuran congeners and nine common polychlorinated biphenyl congeners is available for the first time. This material (CARP-1) is in the form of a slurry comprising approximately 9 g of carp homogenate sealed in a glass ampoule. The only foreign materials in the slurry are an antioxidant added to prevent rancidity and water to facilitate homogenization and ampouling. CARP-1 was found to be homogeneous and stable with respect to its organochlorine concentrations under room as well as elevated temperature storage conditions. The minimum projected shelf life for this material is 5 years. © 1995 Springer-Verlag.

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