Analysis of mixed halogenated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PXDD/PXDFs) in soil by gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) |
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Authors: | Myers Anne L Mabury Scott A Reiner Eric J |
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Institution: | a Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3H6 b Ontario Ministry of the Environment, 125 Resources Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9P 3V6 |
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Abstract: | Mixed halogenated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PXDD/PXDFs, X = Br, Cl) are formed through combustion processes, and may be more toxic than their corresponding chlorinated and brominated analogues. With 4600 potential congeners, limited analytical standards, and complex environmental matrices, PXDD/PXDFs present a significant analytical challenge. Gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) offers both selectivity and sensitivity through multiple reaction monitoring of unique transitions in a novel approach to PXDD/PXDF congener identification. Method validation was performed through analysis of soil samples obtained from a recycling plant fire. Of the PXDD/PXDFs examined, monobromo-dichlorodibenzofuran was the most prevalent, ranging in concentration from 8.6 ng g−1 to 180 ng g−1. Dibromo-dichlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, a compound of toxicological concern, ranged from 0.41 ng g−1 to 10 ng g−1. Concentrations of PXDD/PXDFs were between 6% and 10% that of the corresponding polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/PCDFs), with the exception of dibromo-dichlorodibenzo-p-dioxin concentrations, which were 36% that of tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxins. Higher levels of polybrominated PXDD/PXDFs may indicate a significant bromine source was present during combustion. |
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Keywords: | Mixed halogenated dibenzo-p-dioxins Bromine Chlorine Soil GC-MS/MS |
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