Qualitative and quantitative determination of volatile markers in aqueous based fragrances assumes ever-increasing importance, because of both the need for quality control and the safety-regulatory limitations introduced for several compounds. This study reports and critically discusses the results of applying new water-compatible ionic-liquid (IL) GC stationary phases, based on phosphonium and imidazolium derivative cations combined with trifluoromethanesulphonate (Watercol™) to the direct quantitative analysis of aqueous samples in the perfume field with GC-MS. Narrow-bore columns of different lengths, especially prepared for this study, were adopted to minimize the amount of water reaching the MS detector after GC separation. All GC-MS analysis steps were investigated, to achieve results compatible with quality control requirements for the volatiles of interest in this field, in terms of LODs, LOQs, and repeatability. Reliability of the GC-MS results was demonstrated by determining volatile allergens in two commercial perfumes, as per EU regulations concerning no-declaration limits for leave-on (0.001%) and rinse-off (0.01%) cosmetic products.

Ionic liquids as water-compatible GC stationary phases for the analysis of fragrances and essential oils: Quantitative GC–MS analysis of officially-regulated allergens in perfumes

Sgorbini B.;Marengo A.;Rubiolo P.;Bicchi C.;Cagliero C.
2020-01-01

Abstract

Qualitative and quantitative determination of volatile markers in aqueous based fragrances assumes ever-increasing importance, because of both the need for quality control and the safety-regulatory limitations introduced for several compounds. This study reports and critically discusses the results of applying new water-compatible ionic-liquid (IL) GC stationary phases, based on phosphonium and imidazolium derivative cations combined with trifluoromethanesulphonate (Watercol™) to the direct quantitative analysis of aqueous samples in the perfume field with GC-MS. Narrow-bore columns of different lengths, especially prepared for this study, were adopted to minimize the amount of water reaching the MS detector after GC separation. All GC-MS analysis steps were investigated, to achieve results compatible with quality control requirements for the volatiles of interest in this field, in terms of LODs, LOQs, and repeatability. Reliability of the GC-MS results was demonstrated by determining volatile allergens in two commercial perfumes, as per EU regulations concerning no-declaration limits for leave-on (0.001%) and rinse-off (0.01%) cosmetic products.
2020
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Aqueous samples; GC and GC–MS; Ionic liquids; Perfumes; Volatile allergens; Water-compatible stationary phases
Mazzucotelli M.; Minteguiaga M.A.; Sgorbini B.; Sidisky L.; Marengo A.; Rubiolo P.; Bicchi C.; Cagliero C.
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