Separation of Eighteen Pesticides Using Accucore RP-MS HPLC Column

This application shows the use of the Thermo Scientific Accucore RP-MS column for the separation of 18 pesticides. A 15 minute analysis time is demonstrated, with baseline resolution between all components. By operating at higher flow rates and backpressures a reduction in overall analysis time with little loss in column efficiency can be achieved. Environmental monitoring of chemicals used in the production of food is becoming more widespread due to the increased use of pesticides and the inevitable leaching from soil into water sources. European regulation DIN38-407 F12 covers the determination of 17 common pesticides in water, other legislation specifies different groups of pesticides.