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201: Percentage Fat, Water, and Sugars in Foods
02: Grains 201-2 1/94
09: Dairy 201-3 1/94
12: Cheese 201-3 1/94
13: Ice Cream, etc. 201-4 1/94
14: Milk Products 201-5 1/94
15: Eggs and Egg Products 201-5 1/94
16: Fish 201-5 1/94
17: Meat and Poultry 201-7 1/94
20: Fruits 201-8 1/94
21: Fruit Products 201-9 1/94
22: Vine Fruits (Melons) and Products 201-10 1/94
23: Nuts, Edible Seeds, and Products 201-11 1/94
Chapter 1
Regulatory Operations
Chapter 2
General Analytical
Operations and Information
Chapter 3
Multiclass
MRMs
Chapter 5
GLC
Chapter 4
Selective
MRMs
Chapter 6
HPLC
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24: Beans, Peas, Corn, and Fruiting Vegetables 201-11 1/94
25: Vegetables and Products 201-14 1/94
28: Spices, Flavors, and Salts 201-15 1/94
36: Sweeteners (Nutritive) 201-16 1/94
38: Soups 201-16 1/94
40: Baby Foods 201-16 1/94
202: Basic Analytical Techniques
202 A: Introduction 202-1 1/94
202 B: Column Chromatography 202-1 1/94
Terminology 202-1 1/94
Recommended Operating Procedure 202-2 1/94
Common Problems 202-2 1/94
202 C: Solvent Evaporation 202-4 1/94
Kuderna-Danish Concentrators 202-4 1/94
Rotary Evaporator 202-6 1/94
Rotary Evaporator with Circulating 202-7 1/94
Chilled Liquid
Turbo-Vap 202-8 1/94
Common Problems 202-8 1/94
References 202-8 1/94
203: Equipment and Procedures for Comminuting Samples
203 A: Equipment 203-1 1/94
Blenders and Homogenizers 203-1 1/94
Choppers and Food Processors 203-1 1/94
Grinders 203-2 1/94
Mills 203-2 1/94
203 B: Procedures for Specific Commodities 203-2 1/94
Crabs and Crayfish 203-2 1/94
Eggs 203-3 1/94
Fish 203-3 1/94
Fruits and Vegetables 203-3 1/94
Hays, Straws, and Dry, Low Fat 203-3 1/94
Feed Ingredients
Oilseeds 203-4 1/94
Dry Products (Pasta, Dry Beans, Grains, etc.) 203-4 1/94
References 203-4 1/94
204: Special Reagent Preparation
204 A: Introduction 204-1 1/94
204 B: PAM I Conventions for Reagents 204-1 1/94
204 C: General Tests for Reagent Purity 204-1 1/94
Test for Substances Causing Determinative 204-1 1/94
Step Interference
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Test for Substances Causing Pesticide 204-2 1/94
Degradation
204 D: Tests and Purification Processes for 204-2 1/94
Specific Reagents
Acetonitrile 204-2 1/94
Ethyl Ether 204-2 1/94
Glass Wool 204-2 1/94
Sodium Sulfate 204-3 1/94
Florisil 204-3 1/94
Lauric acid test 204-4 1/94
Elution test 204-5 9/96
205: Reference Standards
205 A: Sources 205-1 1/94
205 B: Equipment and Solvents 205-1 1/94
Equipment 205-1 1/94
Solvents 205-2 1/94
205 C: Storage 205-2 1/94
205 D: Purity 205-2 1/94
205 E: Standard Solutions 205-3 1/94
Definitions 205-3 1/94
Protocols for Preparing Standard Solutions 205-3 1/94
205 F: Safety 205-4 1/94
205 G: Disposal of Reference Standards and Solutions 205-4 1/94
206: Quality Assurance and Quality Control
206 A: General Principles 206-1 1/94
206 B: QA Program Plan 206-2 1/94
Quality Control Points 206-2 1/94
Quality of Equipment 206-2 1/94
Quality of Standards and Reagents 206-2 1/94
Environmental Control/Facility 206-3 1/94
Quality of Analytical Work 206-3 1/94
Quality of Analytical Documentation 206-3 1/94
Audits 206-4 1/94
Sample Accountability 206-4 1/94
Quality of Administrative Systems 206-4 1/94
206 C: SOPs 206-4 1/94
206 D: Bibliography 206-6 1/94
207: Safety
207 A: Introduction 207-1 1/94
207 B: Laws and Regulations Related to Safety 207-1 1/94
207 C: Material Safety Data Sheets 207-2 1/94
207 D: Development of a Chemical Hygiene Plan 207-3 1/94
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207 E: Responsibilities of the Individual Chemist 207-5 1/94
207 F: Role of Training 207-6 1/94
207 G: Bibliography 207-6 1/94
Government or Organizational Materials 207-6 1/94
Other Publications 207-7 1/94
208: Hazardous Waste Disposal
208 A: Identification of Waste 208-1 1/94
Waste Specifically Excluded 208-1 1/94
Chemicals Listed in 40 CFR 261.30 208-1 1/94
Subpart D
Chemicals Exhibiting Hazardous Waste 208-2 1/94
Characteristics
Hazardous Waste Mixtures 208-3 1/94
208 B: Categorization of Waste Generator 208-3 1/94
208 C: Obtaining Appropriate ID Numbers 208-3 1/94
208 D: Waste Collection and Storage Procedures 208-4 1/94
208 E: Arrangement for Waste Disposal 208-4 1/94
208 F: Additional Management Requirements 208-4 1/94
208 G: Bibliography 208-5 1/94
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Methods in Chapters 3 and 4 are usually designated as applicable to either fatty
(>2%) or nonfatty (<2%) foods. In addition, some methods for nonfatty foods
include alternative extraction steps, choice of which is dictated by the percentage
water or sugars in the product. To facilitate proper application of these methods,
this table provides percentage fat, water, and sugars for raw agricultural commodi-
ties and some processed foods.
Data were obtained from the following sources:
USDA Nutrient Data Base for Standard Reference, Release 8 and Release 9,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC
Home Economics Research Report No. 48, “Sugar Content of Selected
Foods: Individual and Total Sugars,” Tables 1, 3, and 4, Stock No. 001-000-
04515-8, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; obtained by
download from bulletin board
Pehrsson, P. (Jan. 1994), private communication
Smith, J.S., et al. (1986) J. Food Sci. 51, 1373-1375
Notes on the information in this table:
For the convenience of FDA field personnel, Office of Regulatory Affairs
(ORA) product codes are included for most commodities, and commodi-
ties are grouped by the same categories used to create the codes. (Product
codes are those used in the FDA reporting system; these are not the same
codes used by USDA to identify commodities in the Nutrient Data Base.)
Within each subcategory, items are sorted alphabetically by name of the
commodity.
Names of commodities, including abbreviations, are those used by USDA
Nutrient Data Base.
Percentage sugars represents the sum of one or more mono- and disaccha-
rides. Data are not available for all commodities, but the table will be
updated in the future as data become available.
For some commodities, sum of percent fat, water, and sugars may exceed
100%; this is caused by the fact that data were developed at different times
on different samples.
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* Percent sugars not available.
02: GRAINS
A: whole grain
02A-02 barley, pearled, raw 1.16 10.09 *
02A-99 buckwheat groats, roasted, dry 2.71 8.41 *
02A-01 corn, dry 2.08 10 *
02A-99 couscous, dry 0.64 8.56 *
02A-03 oat bran, raw 7.03 6.55 1.4
02A-03 oats 6.9 8.22 *
02A-04 popcorn: unpopped 4.7 9.8 *
02A-07 rye 2.5 10.95 *
02A-08 sorghum 3.3 9.2 *
02A-06 wild rice, raw 1.08 7.76 2.5
B: corn meal & milled corn products
02B-01 corn flour, masa, enriched 3.78 9.03 *
02B-01 corn flour, whole-grain, white 3.86 10.91 *
02B-01 corn flour, whole-grain, yellow 3.86 10.91 *
C: rice flour
02C-01 rice flour, brown 2.78 11.97 *
02C-01 rice flour, white 1.42 11.89 1
D: processed rice & milled rice products
02D-99 rice bran, crude 20.85 6.13 0.9
02D-01 rice, brown, long-grain, raw 2.92 10.37 0.7
02D-01 rice, brown, medium-grain, raw 2.68 12.37 0.7
02D-10 rice, white, glutinous, raw 0.55 10.46 *
02D-03 rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, dry, enriched 0.56 10.16 *
02D-03 rice, white, long-grain, precooked or instant, enriched, dry 0.29 8.14 *
02D-03 rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched 0.66 11.62 0.5
02D-02 rice, white, medium-grain, cooked, enriched 0.21 68.61 0.2
02D-03 rice, white, medium-grain, raw, enriched 0.58 12.89 0.5
02D-02 rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched 0.58 12.89 0.5
02D-03 rice, white, short-grain, raw, enriched 0.52 13.29 *
F: milled wheat product
02F-04 semolina, enriched 1.05 12.67 *
G: other flour/milled products
02G-02 buckwheat 3.4 9.75 *
02G-02 buckwheat flour, whole-groat 3.1 11.15 *
02G-10 rye flour, dark 2.69 11.07 3.5
02G-10 rye flour, light 1.36 8.78 3.5
02G-10 rye flour, medium 1.77 9.85 3.5
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H: starch products
02H-99 arrowroot flour 0.1 11.37 *
02H-02 cornstarch 0.05 8.32 *
09: DAIRY
A: butter products
09A-01 butter, wo/salt 81.11 17.94 *
09A-01 butter: w/salt 81.11 15.87 *
09A-01 butter: whipped 81.11 15.87 *
C: milk/cream
09C-07 cream: fluid, half & half, cream and milk 11.5 80.57 *
09C-13 cream: fluid, heavy whipping 37 57.71 2.8
09C-13 cream: fluid, light whipping 30.91 63.5 2.8
09C-13 cream: fluid, light, coffee or table 19.31 73.75 *
09C-13 cream: fluid, medium, 25% fat 25 68.5 *
09C-12 cream: sour half & half, cultured 12 80.14 *
09C-04 eggnog 7.48 74.37 *
09C-03 milk: cow, cnd, condensed, sweetened 8.7 27.16 *
09C-03 milk: cow, cnd, evaporated, unsweetened, w/added Vit. A 7.56 74.04 *
09C-16 milk: cow, dry, whole 26.71 2.47 35.9
09C-09 milk: cow, whole, past and raw, fluid, 3.3% fat 3.34 87.99 4.9
09C-09 milk: cow, whole, past and raw, fluid, 3.7% fat 3.66 87.69 4.9
09C-12 sour cream 20.96 70.95 *
D: low fat milk product
09D-03 milk: cow, cnd, evaporated, skim 0.2 79.4 *
09D-16 milk: cow, dry, skim, calcium reduced 0.2 4.9 *
09D-16 milk: cow, dry, skim, nonfat solids, instant, w/added Vit. A 0.72 3.96 50.4
09D-09 milk: cow, lowfat, past & raw, fluid, 1% fat 1.06 90.08 *
09D-09 milk: cow, lowfat, past & raw, fluid, 2% fat 1.92 89.21 *
E: non-fat milk product
09E-01 milk: buttermilk, fluid, cultured, from skim milk 0.88 90.13 4.8
09E-16 milk: cow, dry, skim, nonfat solids, regular, w/added Vit. A 0.77 3.16 *
09E-11 milk: cow, skim, past & raw, fluid, w/added Vit. A 0.18 90.8 4.9
12: CHEESE
A: standard cheese
12A-02 cheese: natural, blue 28.74 42.41 *
12A-03 cheese: natural, brick 29.68 41.11 *
12A-56 cheese: natural, brie 27.68 48.42 *
12A-56 cheese: natural, camembert, domestic 24.26 51.8 *
12A-57 cheese: natural, caraway 29.2 39.28 *
12A-05 cheese: natural, cheddar, American domestic 33.14 36.75 1.8
12A-06 cheese: natural, colby 32.11 38.2 *
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12A-11 cheese: natural, cottage, creamed, large or small curd 4.51 78.96 0.6
12A-62 cheese: natural, cottage, low fat, 1% fat 1.02 82.48 *
12A-62 cheese: natural, cottage, low fat, 2% fat 1.93 79.31 *
12A-09 cheese: natural, cottage, uncreamed, dry, large or small curd 0.42 79.77 *
12A-10 cheese: natural, cream 34.87 53.75 1.7
12A-12 cheese: natural, edam 27.8 41.56 *
12A-16 cheese: natural, gouda 27.44 41.46 *
12A-18 cheese: natural, gruyere 32.34 33.19 *
12A-37 cheese: natural, limburger 27.25 48.42 *
12A-38 cheese: natural, monterey 30.28 41.01 *
12A-39 cheese: natural, muenster 30.04 41.77 *
12A-40 cheese: natural, neufchatel 23.43 62.21 1
12A-42 cheese: natural, Parmesan, grated 30.02 17.66 *
12A-52 cheese: natural, port de salut 28.2 45.45 *
12A-44 cheese: natural, provolone 26.62 40.95 *
12A-47 cheese: natural, romano 26.94 30.91 *
12A-49 cheese: natural, Roquefort 30.64 39.38 *
12A-60 cheese: natural, Swiss, domestic 27.45 37.21 1.2
12A-52 cheese: natural, tilsit, whole milk 25.98 42.86 *
B: standard cheese products
12B-01 cheese food: cold pack, American 24.46 43.12 *
12B-09 cheese food: pasteurized processed, Swiss 24.14 43.67 *
12B-09 cheese: pasteurized processed, American, w/di Na phos 31.25 39.16 *
12B-13 cheese: pasteurized processed, Swiss, w/di Na phos 25.01 42.31 *
C: non-standard cheese products
12C-99 cheese: natural, cheshire 30.6 37.65 *
12C-12 cheese: natural, feta 21.28 55.22 *
12C-04 cheese: natural, fontina 31.14 37.92 *
12C-99 cheese: natural, gjetost 29.51 13.44 *
12C-06 cheese: natural, mozzarella, part skim milk 15.92 53.78 *
12C-06 cheese: natural, mozzarella, part skim milk, low moisture 17.12 48.57 *
12C-06 cheese: natural, mozzarella, whole milk 21.6 54.14 *
12C-06 cheese: natural, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture 24.64 48.38 *
12C-11 cheese: natural, ricotta, part skim milk 7.91 74.41 1.4
12C-11 cheese: natural, ricotta, whole milk 12.98 71.7 1.5
13: ICE CREAM, ETC.
A: ice cream
13A-02 ice cream: French, vanilla, soft serve 13.02 59.76 *
13A-03 ice cream: vanilla, regular, appx 10% fat 10.77 60.8 17.5
13A-02 ice cream: vanilla, rich, appx 16% fat 16 58.87 17.5
C: ice milk
13C-01 ice milk: vanilla, hardened 4.3 68.62 *
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D: sherbet
13D-01 sherbet: orange 1.98 66.07 *
14: MILK PRODUCTS
B: imitation milk products
14B-99 cream substitute: nondairy, liquid, w/hydr veg oil & soy protein9.97 77.27 *
14B-99 cream substitute: nondairy, liquid, w/lauric acid oil & Na casn 9.97 77.27 *
14B-06 cream substitute: nondairy, powdered 35.48 2.21 *
15: EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS
A: shell eggs
15A-01 eggs: chicken, white, raw, fresh and frozen 0 87.81 *
15A-01 eggs: chicken, whole, raw, fresh, and frozen 10.02 75.33 *
15A-03 eggs: duck, whole, fresh, raw 13.77 70.83 *
15A-99 eggs: goose, whole, fresh, raw 13.27 70.43 *
B: shelled egg products
15B-02 eggs: chicken, yolk, dried 61.28 4.65 *
15B-02 eggs: chicken, yolk, raw, fresh 30.87 48.81 *
15B-02 eggs: chicken, yolk, raw, frozen 26.01 55 *
E: imitation/substitute egg products
15E-03 egg substitute: frozen 11.11 73.1 *
15E-99 egg substitute: liquid 3.31 82.75 *
15E-99 egg substitute: powder 13 3.86 *
16: FISH
A: fish
16A-01 fish/shellfish: anchovy, European, raw 4.84 73.37 0.0
16A-03 fish/shellfish: bass, freshwater, mixed species, raw 3.69 75.66 0.0
16A-03 fish/shellfish: bass, striped, raw 2.33 79.22 0.0
16A-05 fish/shellfish: bluefish, raw 4.24 70.86 0.0
16A-99 fish/shellfish: burbot, raw 0.81 79.26 0.0
16A-08 fish/shellfish: butterfish, raw 8.02 74.13 0.0
16A-09 fish/shellfish: carp, raw 5.6 76.31 0.0
16A-10 fish/shellfish: catfish, channel, raw 4.26 76.39 0.0
16A-48 fish/shellfish: cisco, raw 1.91 78.93 0.0
16A-12 fish/shellfish: cod, Atlantic, raw 0.67 81.22 0.0
16A-12 fish/shellfish: cod, Pacific, raw 0.63 81.28 0.0
16A-13 fish/shellfish: croaker, Atlantic, raw 3.17 78.03 0.0
16A-14 fish/shellfish: cusk, raw 0.69 76.35 0.0
16A-51 fish/shellfish: dolphinfish, raw 0.7 77.55 0.0
16A-13 fish/shellfish: drum, freshwater, raw 4.93 77.33 0.0
16A-15 fish/shellfish: eel, mixed species, raw 11.66 68.26 0.0
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16A-16 fish/shellfish: flatfish (flounder and sole species), raw 1.19 79.06 0.0
16A-17 fish/shellfish: grouper, mixed species, raw 1.02 79.22 0.0
16A-18 fish/shellfish: haddock, raw 0.72 79.92 0.0
16A-20 fish/shellfish: halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw 2.29 77.92 0.0
16A-20 fish/shellfish: halibut, Greenland, raw 13.84 70.27 0.0
16A-21 fish/shellfish: herring, Atlantic, raw 9.04 72.05 0.0
16A-21 fish/shellfish: herring, Pacific, raw 13.88 71.52 0.0
16A-99 fish/shellfish: ling, raw 0.64 79.63 0.0
16A-99 fish/shellfish: lingcod, raw 1.06 81.03 0.0
16A-22 fish/shellfish: mackerel, Atlantic, raw 13.89 63.55 0.0
16A-22 fish/shellfish: mackerel, king, raw 2 75.85 0.0
16A-22 fish/shellfish: mackerel, Pacific and jack, mixed species, raw 7.89 70.15 0.0
16A-22 fish/shellfish: mackerel, Spanish, raw 6.3 71.67 0.0
16A-53 fish/shellfish: milkfish, raw 6.73 70.85 0.0
16A-99 fish/shellfish: monkfish, raw 1.52 83.24 0.0
16A-24 fish/shellfish: ocean perch, Atlantic, raw 1.63 78.7 0.0
16A-25 fish/shellfish: pike, northern, raw 0.69 78.92 0.0
16A-25 fish/shellfish: pike, walleye, raw 1.22 79.31 0.0
16A-28 fish/shellfish: pollock, Atlantic, raw 0.98 78.18 0.0
16A-28 fish/shellfish: pollock, walleye, raw 0.8 81.56 0.0
16A-29 fish/shellfish: pompano, Florida, raw 9.47 71.12 0.0
16A-99 fish/shellfish: pout, ocean, raw 0.91 81.36 0.0
16A-24 fish/shellfish: rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, raw 1.57 79.26 0.0
16A-50 fish/shellfish: roughy, orange, raw 7 75.9 0.0
16A-31 fish/shellfish: sablefish, raw 15.3 71.02 0.0
16A-32 fish/shellfish: salmon, Atlantic, raw 6.34 68.5 0.0
16A-32 fish/shellfish: salmon, chinook, raw 10.44 73.17 0.0
16A-32 fish/shellfish: salmon, chum, raw 3.77 75.38 0.0
16A-32 fish/shellfish: salmon, coho, raw 5.95 72.63 0.0
16A-32 fish/shellfish: salmon, pink, raw 3.45 76.35 0.0
16A-32 fish/shellfish: salmon, sockeye, raw 8.56 70.24 0.0
16A-99 fish/shellfish: scup, raw 2.73 75.37 0.0
16A-04 fish/shellfish: sea bass, mixed species, raw 2 78.27 0.0
16A-47 fish/shellfish: seatrout, mixed species, raw 3.61 78.09 0.0
16A-21 fish/shellfish: shad, American, raw 13.77 68.19 0.0
16A-35 fish/shellfish: shark, mixed species, raw 4.51 73.58 0.0
16A-99 fish/shellfish: sheepshead, raw 2.41 77.97 0.0
16A-36 fish/shellfish: smelt, rainbow, raw 2.42 78.77 0.0
16A-99 fish/shellfish: snapper, mixed species, raw 1.34 76.87 0.0
16A-39 fish/shellfish: spot, raw 4.9 75.95 0.0
16A-40 fish/shellfish: sturgeon, mixed species, raw 4.04 76.55 0.0
16A-41 fish/shellfish: sucker, white, raw 2.32 79.71 0.0
16A-99 fish/shellfish: sunfish, pumpkinseed, raw 0.7 79.5 0.0
16A-42 fish/shellfish: swordfish, raw 4.01 75.62 0.0
16A-99 fish/shellfish: tilefish, raw 2.31 78.9 0.0
16A-44 fish/shellfish: trout, mixed species, raw 6.61 71.42 0.0
16A-44 fish/shellfish: trout, rainbow, raw 3.36 71.48 0.0
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16A-45 fish/shellfish: tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw 4.9 68.09 0.0
16A-45 fish/shellfish: tuna, fresh, skipjack, raw 1.01 70.58 0.0
16A-45 fish/shellfish: tuna, fresh, yellowfin, raw 0.95 70.99 0.0
16A-46 fish/shellfish: turbot, European, raw 2.95 76.95 0.0
16A-48 fish/shellfish: whitefish, mixed species, raw 5.86 72.77 0.0
16A-49 fish/shellfish: whiting, mixed species, raw 1.31 80.27 0.0
16A-99 fish/shellfish: wolffish, Atlantic, raw 2.39 79.9 0.0
16A-99 fish/shellfish: yellowtail, mixed species, raw 5.24 74.52 0.0
16A-02 fish: barracuda, Pacific, raw 2.6 75.4 0.0
E: shellfish
16E-01 fish/shellfish: abalone, mixed species, raw 0.76 74.56 *
16E-02 fish/shellfish: clam, mixed species, raw 0.97 81.82 *
16E-04 fish/shellfish: mussel, blue, raw 2.24 80.58 *
16E-03 fish/shellfish: oyster, eastern, raw 2.47 85.14 *
16E-03 fish/shellfish: oyster, Pacific, raw 2.3 82.06 *
16E-05 fish/shellfish: scallop, mixed species, raw 0.76 78.57 *
16E-99 fish/shellfish: whelk, unspecified, raw 0.4 66 *
J: crustaceans
16J-01 fish/shellfish: crab, Alaska king, raw 0.6 79.57 0.0
16J-01 fish/shellfish: crab, blue, raw 1.08 79.02 *
16J-01 fish/shellfish: crab, dungeness, raw 0.97 79.18 *
16J-01 fish/shellfish: crab, queen, raw 1.18 80.58 0.0
16J-02 fish/shellfish: crayfish, mixed species, raw 1.06 80.79 0.0
16J-04 fish/shellfish: lobster, northern, raw 0.9 76.76 *
16J-05 fish/shellfish: shrimp, mixed species, raw 1.73 75.86 *
16J-03 fish/shellfish: spiny lobster, mixed species, raw 1.51 74.07 *
M: other aquatic animals
16M-07 fish/shellfish: cuttlefish, mixed species, raw 0.7 80.56 *
16M-09 fish/shellfish: octopus, common, raw 1.04 80.25 *
16M-03 fish/shellfish: squid, mixed species, raw 1.38 78.55 *
16M-01 frog legs: raw 0.3 81.9 0.0
16M-05 seafood: terrapin, (diamond back), raw 3.5 77 0.0
16M-05 seafood: turtle, green, raw 0.5 78.5 0.0
16M-06 seafood: whale meat, raw 7.5 70.9 *
R: engineered seafood
16R-01 fish/shellfish: surimi 0.9 76.34 *
Y: fishery products
16Y-04 fish/shellfish: roe, mixed species, raw 6.42 67.73 *
17: MEAT AND POULTRY
A: red meat products
17A-01 frankfurters: raw, beef 28.54 54.71 *
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17A-99 frankfurters: raw, beef & pork 29.15 53.87 2
17A-99 goat: raw 2.31 75.84 *
B: poultry/poultry products
17B-99 frankfurter: chicken 19.48 57.53 *
17B-06 frankfurter: turkey 17.7 62.99 *
20: FRUITS
A: berries
20A-01 blackberries: raw 0.39 85.64 7.9
20A-02 blueberries: raw 0.38 84.61 7.3
20A-04 cranberries: raw 0.2 86.54 *
20A-05 currants: European black, raw 0.41 81.96 8
20A-05 currants: red and white, raw 0.2 83.95 8
20A-07 elderberries: raw 0.5 79.8 *
20A-08 gooseberries: raw 0.58 87.87 *
20A-09 grapes: American type (slip skin), raw 0.35 81.3 16.4
20A-09 grapes: European type (adherent skin), raw 0.58 80.56 18.1
20A-99 groundcherries: (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw 0.7 85.4 *
20A-99 mulberries: raw 0.39 87.68 *
20A-99 oheloberries: raw 0.22 92.3 *
20A-10 raisins: golden seedless 0.46 14.97 *
20A-10 raisins: seeded 0.54 16.57 *
20A-10 raisins: seedless 0.46 15.42 61.7
20A-13 raspberries: raw 0.55 86.57 *
20A-14 strawberries: raw 0.37 91.57 5.7
D: berry juice
20D-09 grape juice: canned or bottled, unsweetened 0.08 84.12 14.2
G: citrus fruit
20G-02 grapefruit: raw, pink/red/white, all areas 0.1 90.89 6.2
20G-03 kumquats: raw 0.1 81.7 *
20G-04 lemon peel: raw 0.3 81.6 *
20G-04 lemons: raw, w/peel 0.3 87.4 *
20G-05 limes: raw 0.2 88.26 0.4
20G-06 oranges: raw, all commercial varieties 0.12 86.75 8.9
20G-06 oranges: raw, California, navels 0.09 86.81 *
20G-06 oranges: raw, California, valencias 0.3 86.34 *
20G-06 oranges: raw, Florida 0.21 87.14 8.9
20G-07 pummelo: raw 0.04 89.1 *
20G-09 tangerines: (mandarin orange), raw 0.19 87.6 *
K: citrus fruit juices
20K-02 grapefruit juice: pink/red/white, all varieties, raw 0.1 90 7.5
20K-04 lemon juice: canned or bottled 0.29 92.46 2.4
20K-04 lemon juice: raw 0 90.73 2.4
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20K-05 lime juice: canned or bottled, unsweetened 0.23 92.52 *
20K-05 lime juice: raw 0.1 90.21 *
20K-06 orange juice: canned, unsweetened 0.14 89.01 9.8
20K-06 orange juice: raw 0.2 88.3 10.2
N: core fruit
20N-01 apples: raw, w/skin 0.36 83.93 11.5
20N-02 crabapples: raw 0.3 78.94 *
20N-99 mammy-apple: (mamey), raw 0.5 86.2 *
20N-03 pears: raw 0.4 83.81 10.5
20N-05 pricklypears: raw 0.51 87.55 *
20N-04 quinces: raw 0.1 83.8 *
20N-99 rose-apples: raw 0.3 93 *
Q: core fruit, dried/paste
20Q-01 apples: dehydrated (low moisture), sulfured, uncooked 0.58 3 *
20Q-01 apples: dried, sulfured, uncooked 0.32 31.76 *
20Q-01 applesauce: canned, sweetened, w/salt 0.18 79.58 16.5
S: core fruit juice
20S-01 apple juice: canned or bottled, unsweetened, w/added asc acid 0.11 87.93 10.9
21: FRUIT PRODUCTS
G: pit fruit
21G-01 apricots: raw 0.39 86.35 9.3
21G-02 avocados: raw, California 17.33 72.56 0.9
21G-02 avocados: raw, Florida 8.87 79.73 *
21G-03 cherries: sour, red, raw 0.3 86.13 8.1
21G-03 cherries: sweet, raw 0.96 80.76 14.6
21G-05 dates: domestic, natural and dry 0.45 22.5 64.2
21G-99 java-plum: (jambolan), raw 0.23 83.13 *
21G-16 jujube: raw 0.2 77.86 *
21G-08 loquats: raw 0.2 86.73 *
21G-07 nectarines: raw 0.46 86.28 8.5
21G-13 peaches: raw 0.09 87.66 8.7
21G-12 pitanga: (surinam-cherry), raw 0.4 90.81 *
21G-14 plums: raw 0.62 85.2 7.5
21G-99 sapodilla: raw 1.1 78 *
H: pit fruit dried/paste
21H-01 apricots: dehydrated (low-moisture), sulfured, uncooked 0.62 7.5 *
21H-01 apricots: dried, sulfured, uncooked 0.46 31.09 38.9
K: pit fruit juice
21K-01 apricot nectar: canned, w/added asc acid 0.09 84.87 13.5
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S: sub/tropical fruit
21S-99 balsam-pear: leafy tips, raw 0.69 89.25 0.8
21S-99 balsam-pear: pods, raw 0.17 94.03 0.8
21S-02 bananas: raw 0.48 74.26 18.4
21S-02 bananas: red, raw 0.2 74.4 *
21S-20 carambola: (starfruit), raw 0.35 90.92 7.1
21S-99 cherimoya: raw 0.4 73.5 *
21S-99 custard-apple: (bullock’s-heart), raw 0.6 71.5 *
21S-03 figs: raw 0.3 79.11 6.9
21S-04 guavas: common, raw 0.6 86.1 6
21S-04 guavas: strawberry, raw 0.6 80.66 *
21S-10 jackfruit: raw 0.3 73.23 18.4
21S-11 kiwifruit: (Chinese gooseberries), fresh, raw 0.44 83.05 8.9
21S-19 litchis: raw 0.44 81.76 *
21S-18 longans: raw 0.1 82.75 *
21S-05 mangoes: raw 0.27 81.71 14.8
21S-06 papayas: raw 0.14 88.83 5.9
21S-12 passion-fruit: (granadilla), purple, raw 0.7 72.93 11.2
21S-07 pineapple: raw 0.43 86.5 11.9
21S-08 plantain: raw 0.37 65.28 *
21S-16 sapotes: (marmalade plum), raw 0.6 62.43 *
21S-09 seeds: breadfruit seeds, boiled 2.3 59.3 *
21S-09 seeds: breadfruit seeds, raw 5.59 56.27 *
21S-14 tamarinds: raw 0.6 31.4 *
T: sub/tropical fruit dried/paste
21T-19 litchis: dried 1.2 22.3 *
21T-18 longans: dried 0.4 17.6 *
V: sub/tropical fruit juice/milk,creme/nect
21V-01 acerola juice: raw 0.3 94.3 *
22: VINE FRUITS (MELONS) AND PRODUCTS
A: vine fruit
22A-01 melons: cantaloupe, raw 0.28 89.78 8.1
22A-02 melons: casaba, raw 0.1 92 *
22A-03 melons: honeydew, raw 0.1 89.66 *
22A-04 watermelon: raw 0.43 91.51 9
G: other fruit products
22G-02 persimmons: Japanese, raw 0.19 80.32 *
22G-02 persimmons: native, raw 0.4 64.4 *
22G-01 pomegranate: raw 0.3 80.97 8.9
22G-99 roselle: raw 0.64 86.58 *
22G-04 soursop: raw 0.3 81.16 *
22G-05 sugar-apples: (sweetsop), raw 0.29 73.23 *
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23: NUTS, EDIBLE SEEDS, AND PRODUCTS
A: nut in shell
23A-04 nuts: chestnuts, European, raw, unpeeled 2.26 48.65 10.6
B: nut shelled
23B-99 nuts: acorns, raw 23.86 27.9 *
23B-04 nuts: chestnuts, Chinese, raw 1.11 43.95 *
23B-04 nuts: chestnuts, European, raw, peeled 1.25 52 11.3
23B-04 nuts: chestnuts, Japanese, raw 0.53 61.41 *
23B-05 nuts: coconut meat, raw 33.49 46.99 3.5
23B-15 nuts: ginkgo nuts, raw 1.68 55.2 *
23B-07 peanuts: all types, raw 49.24 6.5 4.3
23B-07 peanuts: Spanish, raw 49.6 6.39 *
23B-07 peanuts: Valencia, raw 47.58 4.26 *
23B-07 peanuts: Virginia, raw 48.75 6.91 4.3
C: nut butter
23C-07 nuts: peanut butter, w/salt added 49.98 1.42 *
23C-07 peanut butter: chunk style, w/salt 49.94 1.13 7.8
23C-07 peanut butter: chunk style, wo/salt 49.94 1.13 *
23C-07 peanut butter: smooth style, w/salt 49.98 1.42 7.8
23C-07 peanut butter: smooth style, wo/salt 49.98 1.42 7.8
K: edible seed
23K-08 millet, raw 4.22 8.67 1.2
23K-09 quinoa 5.8 9.3 *
23K-06 seeds: lotus seeds, raw 0.53 77 *
23K-03 soybeans: green, raw 6.8 67.5 *
24: BEANS, PEAS, CORN, AND FRUITING VEGETABLES
A: bean/pea/corn
24A-01 alfalfa seeds: sprouted, raw 0.69 91.14 0.2
24A-99 beans: adzuki, mature seeds, raw 0.53 13.44 *
24A-99 beans: black turtle soup, mature seeds, raw 0.9 11 *
24A-16 beans: black, mature seeds, raw 1.42 11.02 *
24A-04 beans: cranberry (Roman), mature seeds, canned 0.28 77.56 *
24A-99 beans: French, mature seeds, raw 2.02 10.77 *
24A-10 beans: great northern, mature seeds, raw 1.14 10.7 *
24A-99 beans: hyacinth, mature seeds, raw 1.69 9.38 *
24A-07 beans: kidney, all types, mature seeds, raw 0.83 11.75 *
24A-07 beans: kidney, California red, mature seeds, raw 0.25 11.75 *
24A-07 beans: kidney, red, mature seeds, raw 1.06 11.75 *
24A-07 beans: kidney, royal red, mature seeds, raw 0.45 11.9 *
24A-08 beans: lima, large, mature seeds, raw 0.69 10.17 8.5
24A-09 beans: mung, mature seeds, raw 1.15 9.05 6.6
24A-01 beans: mung, mature seeds, sprouted, raw 0.18 90.4 1.7
24A-99 beans: mungo, mature seeds, raw 1.83 8.58 *
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24A-10 beans: navy, mature seeds, raw 1.28 12.36 *
24A-99 beans: pink, mature seeds, raw 1.13 10.06 *
24A-11 beans: pinto, mature seeds, raw 1.13 10.95 *
24A-99 beans: small white, mature seeds, raw 1.18 11.71 *
24A-14 beans: snap, green var, raw 0.12 90.27 2.6
24A-15 beans: snap, yellow var, raw 0.12 90.27 *
24A-10 beans: white, mature seeds, raw 0.85 11.32 *
24A-99 beans: winged, mature seeds, raw 16.32 8.34 7
24A-14 beans: yardlong, mature seeds, raw 1.31 8.43 *
24A-99 beans: yellow, mature seeds, raw 2.6 11.1 *
24A-05 broadbeans (fava beans): mature seeds, raw 1.53 10.98 5.7
24A-06 chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram): mature seeds, raw 6.04 11.53 3.8
24A-60 corn, white 4.74 10.37 *
24A-60 corn, yellow 4.74 10.37 *
24A-60 corn: sweet, white, raw 1.18 75.96 *
24A-60 corn: sweet, yellow, raw 1.18 75.96 5.4
24A-99 cowpeas: catjang, mature seeds, raw 2.07 11.05 3.0
24A-99 hyacinth-beans: immature seeds, raw 0.2 87.87 *
24A-70 lentils: mature seeds, raw 0.96 11.19 2.5
24A-99 lupins: mature seeds, raw 9.74 10.44 *
24A-99 mothbeans: mature seeds, raw 1.61 9.68 *
24A-99 natto 11 55.02 *
24A-51 peas: edible-podded, raw 0.2 88.89 4
24A-51 peas: green, raw 0.4 78.86 4.5
24A-99 peas: split, mature seeds, raw 1.16 11.27 *
24A-17 pigeon peas (red gram): mature seeds, raw 1.49 10.59 2.8
24A-13 soybeans: mature seeds, raw 19.94 8.54 6.6
24A-99 tempeh 7.68 54.95 1.3
24A-13 tofu: raw, firm 8.72 69.83 0.4
24A-13 tofu: raw, regular 4.78 84.55 0.4
24A-99 winged bean: leaves, raw 1.1 76.85 *
24A-99 winged bean: tuber, raw 0.9 57.4 *
24A-14 yardlong bean: raw 0.4 87.85 *
F: fruit (vegetable)
24F-99 chayote: fruit, raw (pear-shaped veg, squash family) 0.3 93 *
24F-20 cucumber: not pared, raw 0.13 96.05 2.3
24F-01 eggplant: raw 0.1 91.93 3.4
24F-09 gourd: dishcloth (towelgourd), raw 0.2 93.85 *
24F-09 gourd: white-flowered (calabash), raw 0.02 95.54 *
24F-02 okra: raw 0.1 89.58 2.4
24F-08 peppers: hot chili, green, raw 0.2 87.74 *
24F-08 peppers: hot chili, red, raw 0.2 87.74 *
24F-07 peppers: sweet, green, raw 0.19 92.19 2.5
24F-07 peppers: sweet, red, raw 0.19 92.19 *
24F-05 pumpkin: raw 0.1 91.6 4.4
24F-06 squash: summer, all varieties, raw 0.21 93.68 2.2
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24F-06 squash: summer, crookneck and straightneck, raw 0.24 94.2 2.2
24F-06 squash: summer, scallop, raw 0.2 94.18 2.2
24F-06 squash: summer, zucchini, incl skin, raw 0.14 95.28 2.2
24F-06 squash: winter, acorn, raw 0.1 87.78 2.2
24F-06 squash: winter, all varieties, raw 0.23 88.72 2.2
24F-06 squash: winter, butternut, raw 0.1 86.41 2.2
24F-06 squash: winter, hubbard, raw 0.5 88 2.2
24F-06 squash: winter, spaghetti, raw 0.57 91.6 2.2
24F-50 tomatoes: green, raw 0.2 93 2.7
24F-50 tomatoes: red, ripe, raw, yr round average 0.33 93.76 3.0
24F-09 waxgourd: (Chinese preserving melon), raw 0.2 96.1 1
T: leaf/stem vegetable
24T-99 amaranth 6.51 9.84 1.9
24T-01 artichokes: (globe or French), raw 0.15 84.94 2.2
24T-02 asparagus: raw 0.22 92.25 2.1
24T-03 bamboo shoots: raw 0.3 91 *
24T-04 beet greens: raw 0.06 92.15 *
24T-99 borage: raw 0.7 93 0.9
24T-05 broccoli: raw 0.35 90.69 1.6
24T-07 brussels sprouts: raw 0.3 86 2.2
24T-99 butterbur: (fuki), raw 0.04 94.5 *
24T-33 cabbage: Chinese (pak-choi), raw 0.2 95.32 1
24T-12 cabbage: Chinese (pe-tsai), raw 0.2 94.39 1.3
24T-08 cabbage: common (Danish, domestic, and pointed types), raw 0.18 92.52 2.7
24T-08 cabbage: red, raw 0.26 91.55 5.4
24T-08 cabbage: savoy, raw 0.1 91 2.9
24T-99 cardoon: raw 0.1 94 1.7
24T-10 cauliflower: raw 0.18 92.26 2.2
24T-44 celeriac: raw 0.3 88 2
24T-11 celery: raw 0.14 94.64 1
24T-99 celtuce: raw 0.3 94.5 1.7
24T-26 chard: Swiss, raw 0.2 92.66 1.1
24T-34 chicory: greens, raw 0.3 92 0.9
24T-34 chicory: witloof, raw 0.1 95.1 *
24T-13 collards: raw 0.22 90.55 *
24T-35 cornsalad: raw 0.4 92.8 *
24T-99 cowpeas: leafy tips, raw 0.25 89.78 *
24T-99 cress: garden, raw 0.7 89.4 *
24T-14 dandelion greens: raw 0.7 85.6 2.4
24T-99 dock: raw 0.7 93 *
24T-30 endive: raw 0.2 93.79 1.2
24T-99 horseradish-tree: leafy tips, raw 1.4 78.66 *
24T-99 jute, potherb: raw 0.25 87.72 *
24T-18 kale, Scotch: raw 0.6 87 2.2
24T-18 kale: raw 0.7 84.46 2.2
24T-99 lambsquarters: raw 0.8 84.3 *
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24T-31 lettuce: butterhead (includes Boston and bibb types), raw 0.22 95.58 *
24T-32 lettuce: cos or romaine, raw 0.2 94.91 2
24T-31 lettuce: iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw 0.19 95.89 1.8
24T-32 lettuce: looseleaf, raw 0.3 94 *
24T-20 mustard greens: raw 0.2 90.8 0.8
24T-99 mustard spinach: (tendergreen), raw 0.3 92.2 *
24T-25 New Zealand spinach: raw 0.2 94 *
24T-21 parsley: raw 0.3 88.31 1.1
24T-43 pokeberry shoots: (poke), raw 0.4 91.6 *
24T-99 purslane: raw 0.1 93.92 *
24T-24 rhubarb: raw 0.2 93.61 0.9
24T-29 seaweed: agar, raw 0.03 91.32 *
24T-29 seaweed: dulse, raw 3.2 16.6 *
24T-29 seaweed: irishmoss, raw 0.16 81.34 *
24T-29 seaweed: kelp, raw 0.56 81.58 *
24T-29 seaweed: laver, raw 0.28 85.03 *
24T-29 seaweed: spirulina, raw 0.39 90.67 *
24T-29 seaweed: wakame, raw 0.64 79.99 *
24T-99 sesbania flower: raw 0.04 91.58 *
24T-21 spices: parsley, dried 4.431 9.02 *
24T-25 spinach: raw 0.35 91.58 0.4
24T-42 swamp cabbage: (skunk cabbage), raw 0.2 92.47 *
24T-27 turnip greens: raw 0.3 91.07 1
24T-99 vinespinach: (basella), raw 0.3 93.1 *
24T-28 watercress: raw 0.1 95.11 0.4
25: VEGETABLES AND PRODUCTS
J: root/tuber vegetable
25J-28 arrowhead: raw 0.29 72.48 *
25J-08 beets: raw 0.14 87.32 5.9
25J-22 burdock root: raw 0.15 80.09 *
25J-01 carrots: raw 0.19 87.79 6.6
25J-16 cassava: raw 0.39 68.51 1.2
25J-20 chicory: roots, raw 0.2 80 2.4
25J-21 garlic: raw 0.5 58.58 1
25J-24 ginger root: raw 0.73 81.67 *
25J-02 horseradish-tree: pods, raw 0.2 88.2 *
25J-02 horseradish: raw 0.3 74.6 1.8
25J-29 Jerusalem-artichokes: raw 0.01 78.01 2.5
25J-99 kohlrabi: (thickened bulb-like stems): raw 0.1 91 4.5
25J-03 leeks: (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw 0.3 83 3.9
25J-18 lotus root: raw 0.1 79.1 *
25J-12 mountain yam: Hawaii, raw 0.1 81.44 *
25J-25 onions: raw 0.16 89.68 4.1
25J-04 onions: spring (includes tops and bulb), raw 0.19 89.83 3.2
25J-25 onions: Welsh, raw 0.4 90.5 *
25J-05 parsnips: raw 0.3 79.53 4.8
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25J-06 potatoes: raw, flesh 0.1 78.96 1.0
25J-06 potatoes: raw, skin 0.1 83.29 0.6
25J-26 radishes: oriental, raw 0.1 94.62 2.5
25J-07 radishes: raw 0.54 94.84 2.7
25J-07 radishes: white icicle, raw 0.1 95.37 2.5
25J-09 rutabagas: raw 0.2 89.66 5.6
25J-10 salsify: (vegetable oyster), raw 0.2 77 2.9
25J-11 shallots, raw 0.1 79.8 3.2
25J-12 sweet potato leaves: raw 0.3 87.96 *
25J-12 sweet potatoes: raw 0.3 72.84 5.0
25J-23 taro, Tahitian: raw 0.97 87.96 *
25J-23 taro: leaves, raw 0.74 85.66 *
25J-23 taro: raw 0.2 70.64 0.8
25J-23 taro: shoots, raw 0.09 95.82 *
25J-14 turnips: raw 0.1 91.87 3.8
25J-15 water chestnuts: Chinese, (matai), raw 0.1 73.46 4.8
25J-12 yam: raw 0.17 69.6 0.5
25J-17 yambean: raw 0.2 89.15 *
L: root/tuber vegetable dried/paste/spread/f
25L-23 poi 0.14 71.64 *
P: fungi, mushrooms, truffles; whole (button
25P-01 mushrooms: raw 0.42 91.81 1.8
25P-04 mushrooms: shiitake, dried 0.99 9.5 *
S: fungi, mushroom, truffle products, not el
25S-99 jew’s ear: (pepeao), raw 0.04 92.59 *
28: SPICES, FLAVORS, AND SALTS
A: whole spices
28A-99 chervil: raw 0.9 80.7 *
28A-99 chives: raw 0.6 92 1
28A-15 coriander: raw 0.59 92.8 *
28A-18 fennel: leaves, raw 0.4 90 *
28A-03 spices: anise seed 15.901 9.535 *
28A-09 spices: caraway seed 14.593 9.875 *
28A-12 spices: celery seed 25.271 6.037 *
28A-15 spices: coriander seed 17.77 8.861 *
28A-16 spices: cumin seed 22.27 8.063 *
28A-17 spices: dill seed 14.535 7.701 *
28A-18 spices: fennel seed 14.868 8.813 *
28A-56 spices: fenugreek seed 6.408 8.843 *
28A-29 spices: mustard seed, yellow 28.759 6.858 *
28A-37 spices: poppy seed 44.704 6.782 *
28A-40 spices: saffron 5.852 11.898 *
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B: ground/cracked spices
28B-43 seeds: sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone 48 3 *
ground kernels
28B-01 spices: allspice, ground 8.685 8.459 *
28B-04 spices: basil, ground 3.977 6.432 *
28B-05 spices: bay leaf, crumbled 8.362 5.436 *
28B-10 spices: cardamom, ground 6.699 8.282 *
28B-99 spices: chervil, dried 3.9 7.2 *
28B-08 spices: chili powder 16.76 7.79 *
28B-13 spices: cinnamon, ground 3.185 9.52 *
28B-14 spices: cloves, ground 20.066 6.857 *
28B-15 spices: coriander leaf, dried 4.778 7.3 *
28B-17 spices: dill weed, dried 4.36 7.3 *
28B-11 spices: garlic powder 0.759 6.446 *
28B-19 spices: ginger, ground 5.949 9.377 *
28B-24 spices: mace, ground 32.382 8.172 *
28B-27 spices: marjoram, dried 7.036 7.641 *
28B-30 spices: nutmeg, ground 36.307 6.228 *
28B-31 spices: onion powder 1.052 5.005 *
28B-27 spices: oregano, ground 10.25 7.164 *
28B-33 spices: paprika 12.953 9.536 *
28B-54 spices: pepper, black 3.26 10.508 *
28B-08 spices: pepper, red or cayenne 15.668 8.047 *
28B-55 spices: pepper, white 2.12 11.42 *
28B-53 spices: rosemary, dried 15.22 9.306 *
28B-41 spices: sage, ground 12.745 7.955 *
28B-42 spices: savory, ground 5.907 9.003 *
28B-47 spices: tarragon, ground 7.242 7.739 *
28B-48 spices: thyme, ground 7.425 7.79 *
28B-49 spices: turmeric, ground 9.876 11.356 *
F: ground/cracked mix spice/season w/o salt
28F-04 spices: curry powder 13.81 9.52 *
36: SWEETENERS (NUTRITIVE)
C: honey
36C-02 honey: strained or extracted 0 17.2 81.9
38: SOUPS
A: soup
38A-33 miso 6.07 41.45 *
40: BABY FOODS
A: baked goods (baby)
40A-01 babyfood: cookies, arrowroot 14.3 5.6 23
40A-02 babyfood: teething biscuits 4.2 6.4 24
40A-02 zwieback 9.7 4.5 12.9
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B: cereal (baby)
40B-01 babyfood: cereal, barley, dry 3.4 6.8 9.79
40B-30 babyfood: cereal, egg yolks and bacon, str 5.2 84.9 *
40B-03 babyfood: cereal, hi-prot, dry 5.9 6.1 3.89
40B-10 babyfood: cereal, mixed, dry 4.4 6.7 7.75
40B-20 babyfood: cereal, mixed, w/applesauce & bananas, junior 0.4 79.6 11
40B-20 babyfood: cereal, mixed, w/applesauce & bananas, strained 0.5 80 11
40B-20 babyfood: cereal, mixed, w/bananas, dry 4.6 4.5 20.9
40B-04 babyfood: cereal, oatmeal, dry 7.8 6.2 9.79
40B-20 babyfood: cereal, oatmeal, w/applesauce & bananas, junior 0.7 81.8 10.4
40B-20 babyfood: cereal, oatmeal, w/applesauce & bananas, strained 0.7 82.2 10.4
40B-20 babyfood: cereal, oatmeal, w/bananas, dry 6 4.7 22.4
40B-05 babyfood: cereal, rice, dry 4.9 6.7 9.75
40B-20 babyfood: cereal, rice, w/applesauce & bananas, strained 0.4 81 8.91
40B-20 babyfood: cereal, rice, w/bananas, dry 4.2 4.7 19.4
40B-30 babyfood: cereal, w/egg yolks, junior 1.8 88.7 0.68
40B-30 babyfood: cereal, w/egg yolks, strained 1.8 88.8 0.68
D: vegetables (baby)
40D-06 babyfood: vegetables, carrots, jnr 0.2 91 3.07
40D-06 babyfood: vegetables, carrots, str 0.1 92.3 3.07
40D-02 babyfood: vegetables, corn, creamed, junior 0.4 81.4 1.18
40D-02 babyfood: vegetables, corn, creamed, strained 0.4 83.6 1.18
40D-01 babyfood: vegetables, green beans, buttered, jnr 0.9 91.2 *
40D-01 babyfood: vegetables, green beans, buttered, str 0.8 90.8 *
40D-01 babyfood: vegetables, green beans, jnr 0.1 92.5 *
40D-05 babyfood: vegetables, mix veg, jnr 0.4 89.4 1.36
40D-05 babyfood: vegetables, mix veg, str 0.5 89.8 1.36
40D-01 babyfood: vegetables, peas, creamed, strained 1.9 86.5 1.52
40D-04 babyfood: vegetables, spinach, creamed, jnr 1.4 88.2 1.94
40D-04 babyfood: vegetables, spinach, creamed, str 1.3 89.6 1.94
40D-03 babyfood: vegetables, squash, jnr 0.2 92.8 2.18
40D-03 babyfood: vegetables, squash, str 0.2 92.7 2.18
E: fruit/juice/drink (baby)
40E-20 babyfood: fruit, apple & blueberry, junior 0.2 82.8 8.9
40E-20 babyfood: fruit, apple & blueberry, strained 0.2 83.1 8.9
40E-20 babyfood: fruit, applesauce & apricots, jnr 0.2 86.9 10.6
40E-20 babyfood: fruit, applesauce & apricots, str 0.2 87.7 10.6
40E-20 babyfood: fruit, applesauce & pineapple, junior 0.1 89.1 11.8
40E-20 babyfood: fruit, applesauce & pineapple, strained 0.1 89.5 11.8
40E-20 babyfood: fruit, pears & pineapple, jnr 0.2 87.8 8.58
40E-20 babyfood: fruit, pears & pineapple, str 0.1 88.5 8.58
40E-10 babyfood: fruit, pears, jnr 0.1 87.8 10.6
40E-10 babyfood: fruit, pears, str 0.2 88.4 10.6
40E-03 babyfood: juice, apple 0.1 88 14
40E-30 babyfood: juice, apple & grape 0.2 88.1 13.3
Product
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40E-30 babyfood: juice, apple & peach 0.1 89 11.4
40E-30 babyfood: juice, apple & prune 0.1 81.3 13.1
40E-30 babyfood: juice, mixed fruit 0.1 87.9 *
40E-02 babyfood: juice, orange 0.3 88.5 *
40E-30 babyfood: juice, orange & apple 0.2 88.9 *
40E-30 babyfood: juice, orange & apple & banana 0.1 87.6 12.3
40E-30 babyfood: juice, orange & pineapple 0.1 87.3 12
F: meat products/comb meat dinner (baby)
40F-51 babyfood: dinner, beef noodle, jnr 1.9 87.8 *
40F-50 babyfood: dinner, macaroni & tomato & beef, jnr 1.1 86.7 1.44
40F-50 babyfood: dinner, macaroni & tomato & beef, str 1.1 87.3 1.44
40F-53 babyfood: dinner, spaghetti & tomato & meat, jnr 1.3 85.5 1.21
40F-53 babyfood: dinner, spaghetti & tomato & meat, toddler 1 81.6 *
40F-55 babyfood: dinner, veg & bacon, jnr 3.9 86.2 1.71
40F-55 babyfood: dinner, veg & bacon, str 3.3 85.9 1.71
40F-57 babyfood: dinner, veg & ham, jnr 1.7 88.4 1.26
40F-57 babyfood: dinner, veg & ham, str 1.7 89.2 1.26
40F-57 babyfood: dinner, veg & ham, toddler 3 83.6 1.26
40F-58 babyfood: dinner, veg & lamb, jnr 1.7 88.6 1.08
40F-58 babyfood: dinner, veg & lamb, str 2 88.6 1.08
40F-59 babyfood: dinner, veg & liver, jnr 0.6 88.9 1.03
40F-59 babyfood: dinner, veg & liver, str 0.4 90 1.03
40F-01 babyfood: hi-mt dinner, beef & all veg, str 4.2 85.4 0.71
40F-01 babyfood: hi-mt dinner, beef & veg, jnr 4.6 83.2 0.71
40F-01 babyfood: meat, beef with beef heart, strained 4.4 82.5 *
40F-01 babyfood: meat, beef, junior 4.9 79.9 *
40F-01 babyfood: meat, beef, strained 5.4 80.6 *
40F-99 babyfood: meat, ham, jnr 6.7 78.5 *
40F-99 babyfood: meat, ham, str 5.8 79.4 *
40F-02 babyfood: meat, lamb, junior 5.2 79.6 *
40F-02 babyfood: meat, lamb, strained 4.7 80.3 *
40F-03 babyfood: meat, liver, strained 3.8 79.3 *
40F-54 babyfood: meat, meat sticks, junior 14.6 69.5 *
40F-99 babyfood: meat, pork, strained 7.1 78.4 *
40F-04 babyfood: meat, veal, junior 5 79.8 *
40F-04 babyfood: meat, veal, strained 4.8 80.9 *
G: poultry product/comb poultry dinner (baby)
40G-40 babyfood: dinner, veg & chicken, jnr 1.1 88.2 1.17
40G-40 babyfood: dinner, veg & chicken, str 1.1 90 1.17
40G-40 babyfood: hi-mt dinner, chicken & veg, jnr 5.5 82.7 0.53
40G-40 babyfood: hi-mt dinner, chicken & veg, str 3.6 83.7 *
40G-50 babyfood: hi-mt dinner, turkey & veg, jnr 5 82.5 0.71
40G-50 babyfood: hi-mt dinner, turkey & veg, str 4.8 83 *
40G-20 babyfood: meat, chicken sticks, junior 14.4 68.3 *
40G-01 babyfood: meat, chicken, jnr 9.6 76 *
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Product
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40G-01 babyfood: meat, chicken, str 7.9 77.5 *
40G-20 babyfood: meat, turkey sticks, junior 14.2 69.8 *
40G-02 babyfood: meat, turkey, junior 7.1 77.5 *
40G-02 babyfood: meat, turkey, strained 5.8 78.9 *
H: high meat dinner/cheese food (baby)
40H-30 babyfood: dinner, macaroni & cheese, junior 2 86.5 1.2
40H-30 babyfood: dinner, macaroni & cheese, strained 2.1 87.1 1.2
40H-30 babyfood: hi-mt dinner, cottage cheese w/pineapple, strained 2.2 72 *
J: egg products (baby)
40J-01 babyfood: egg yolks, strained 17.3 70.6 *
K: pudding/custard (baby)
40K-99 babyfood: dessert, caramel pudding, junior 0.9 80.4 *
40K-99 babyfood: dessert, cherry vanilla pudding, junior 0.2 81 10.6
40K-09 babyfood: dessert, custard pudding, vanilla, jnr 2.3 79.4 *
40K-99 babyfood: fruit, apricot w/tapioca, jnr 0 82.1 12.6
40K-99 babyfood: fruit, apricot w/tapioca, str 0 83.1 12.6
40K-99 babyfood: fruit, bananas & pineapple with tapioca, jnr 0.1 81.1 6.67
40K-99 babyfood: fruit, bananas & pineapple with tapioca, str 0 81.7 6.67
40K-99 babyfood: fruit, bananas with tapioca, jnr 0.2 81.5 11.6
40K-99 babyfood: fruit, bananas with tapioca, strained 0.1 84 11.6
L: soups/soup mix (baby)
40L-02 babyfood: dinner, chicken soup, strained 1.7 89.1 0.67
Y: baby food, not elsewhere classified
40Y-99 babyfood: dessert, dutch apple, junior 1 82.1 12.3
40Y-99 babyfood: dessert, dutch apple, strained 0.9 82.2 12.3
40Y-99 babyfood: dessert, peach cobbler, junior 0 81.2 14.1
40Y-99 babyfood: dessert, peach cobbler, strained 0 81.8 14.1
Product
Code Commodity % Fat % Water % Sugars
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202: BASIC ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
202 A: INTRODUCTION
Most residue analytical methods follow the same patterns and use the same tech-
niques. This section provides step-by-step recommended operating procedures for
certain commonly used analytical techniques that appear repeatedly in the meth-
ods described in Chapters 3 and 4 of this manual. These procedure descriptions
are not aimed at experienced analysts but may be useful to the relatively inexpe-
rienced. Justifications for certain steps are provided to offer guidance to the ana-
lyst troubleshooting an operation that did not perform as expected.
The techniques described in this section will not be described in detail elsewhere
in PAM I. Where these techniques are used in the methods of Chapters 3 and 4,
only the information particular to the method will be prescribed. Where alterna-
tive techniques appear in this section, the one most appropriate to a particular
method is described in Chapters 3 and 4; the analyst is responsible for validating
its replacement with an alternative.
202 B: COLUMN CHROMATOGRAPHY
Column chromatography is used to “clean up” extracts, i.e., to remove extraneous
materials that were co-extracted from the commodity with the residues. Ideally, co-
extractives such as fat and chlorophyll are more strongly retained by the column
adsorbent than are the residues. If so, solvent can be passed through the column,
dissolving and removing (“eluting”) residues, while leaving co-extractives attached
to the adsorbent. Sequential elution of the column with different mixtures of
solvents may also be used to separate groups of residues from one another.
The ability of a particular column chromatographic system to remove co-extrac-
tives and separate residues is determined empirically during method development.
Successful duplication of results by other analysts requires adherence to both
recommended operating procedures and specific directions in the method. This
section provides terminology, recommended operating procedures, and sugges-
tions for dealing with common problems encountered in the use of column chro-
matography.
Terminology
adsorbent: a finely sieved solid material, usually of prescribed mesh size, to
which dissolved substances will preferentially attach and thus be removed
from solutions.
column: either an empty glass tube intended to hold an adsorbent or that
tube filled with adsorbent. Residue analytical methods most often require
columns with fritted glass discs at the bottom, to hold the adsorbent in
place, and Teflon stopcocks to control the rate at which eluant passes
through the adsorbent; column length and diameter vary. Columns with-
out stopcocks are suitable only for drying extracts through anhydrous so-
dium sulfate. If a column has no fritted glass disc, a plug of glass wool is
placed in the bottom to retain the adsorbent. Solvent reservoirs incorpo-
rated at the top of columns are an optional convenience.
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eluant: solvent or mixture of solvents that is passed through the column to
remove (“elute”) adsorbed residues; also known as eluting solvent.
eluate: solvent or mixture of solvents that has passed through the column.
The eluate is the cleaned up extract.
Recommended Operating Procedure
? If adsorbent is stored in oven, remove and allow to reach room tempera-
ture in desiccator before use.
? Rinse empty glass column with suitable solvent to remove contaminants.
? Depending on method, either weigh appropriate amount of adsorbent
and pour it into empty glass column or pour enough adsorbent into
column to reach prescribed height.
? Gently tap side of column to settle adsorbent. Most laboratories make use
of empty cardboard tube, length of rubber hose, or some other home-
made device for this purpose.
? If directions specify layer of anhydrous sodium sulfate or glass wool plug,
add on top of adsorbent layer. Gently tap again.
? Open stopcock completely and pour prescribed volume of rinse solvent
through adsorbent; tap again gently during rinsing. Close stopcock when
solvent level is still slightly above adsorbent. Discard rinse solvent.
? Place receiving vessel prescribed by method under column tip. Open stop-
cock part way and immediately transfer sample extract to top of column.
As solvent drips from bottom, rinse vessel from which extract was poured
with several small volumes of same solvent in which extract is dissolved;
add rinses to column.
? As last rinse approaches top of adsorbent layer, add prescribed volume of
eluant to column. Adjust stopcock to create prescribed flow rate of eluant
through column. Allow elution to proceed; do not use pressure or vacuum
to speed elution unless directed by method.
? If method requires more than one eluant, close stopcock when first eluant
is still somewhat above top of adsorbent layer. Change receiving vessel,
open stopcock part way, and immediately add prescribed amount of next
eluant to top. Adjust flow rate as before, and repeat as needed.
Common Problems
Variation in Adsorptivity. Column chromatography is useful for cleanup because
of the adsorbent’s capacity to retain materials; this “adsorptivity” is dependent on
both physical and chemical characteristics. Adsorptivity of a material may vary
from one batch to another, with variations affecting both adequacy of cleanup and
recovery of residues. To minimize problems caused by variations in adsorptivity,
follow these rules:
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? Always purchase exact material specified by method. Although relatively
few materials are commonly used as adsorbents, many brands and manu-
facturing treatments are available. Methods are developed using specific
adsorbents, and substitutes should not be used.
? Carefully follow any adsorbent handling and storage procedures speci-
fied to recreate conditions used during method development.
? If method requires heating adsorbent, always cool in desiccator before
use to prevent absorption of moisture from air, which will change
adsorptivity.
? If available, use calibration steps provided in method to measure, verify,
and/or compensate for variations in adsorptivity.
Physical Disruption of Adsorbent Column. Because adsorption occurs while dis-
solved materials are in contact with the surface of the adsorbent, cleanup and
separations may be adversely affected when physical disruption of the column
occurs. Improper handling can cause “pockets” or “channels” to develop in the
adsorbent column; if these exist, solutions will flow preferentially through those
spaces rather than spread evenly throughout the adsorbent, thus decreasing solute
exposure to the adsorbent surface area. Reduction of cleanup capacity and change
in elution patterns will likely occur.
To minimize problems caused by channeling, follow the recommended operating
procedure, especially:
? Cool adsorbent before use in column; solvents may boil in presence of
hot adsorbent and leave pockets within column.
? Tap adsorbent to settle it properly.
? Do not let column go dry; always close stopcock when eluant level is still
somewhat above top of adsorbent layer.
Contribution of Interferences. Any material used in residue analysis is a potential
source of interference during the determinative steps of the analysis. Routine
performance of “reagent blanks,” i.e., complete method with no sample present,
will notify the analyst if adsorbents or other reagents used in the method are
contributing contaminants that interfere. Once detected, the source of contami-
nation must be eliminated. To minimize interferences from adsorbents:
? Always rinse adsorbent as directed and discard rinsings.
? Follow any method directions concerning prewashing adsorbent.
? Store adsorbent in manner that prevents contamination; e.g., if stored
without stopper, at least keep vessel covered with loose layer of alumi-
num foil.
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202 C: SOLVENT EVAPORATION
Essentially all residue analytical methods require removal of solvent at some point
in order to increase the concentration of the analyte(s) in solution. Several differ-
ent concentration/evaporation techniques are available, each with advantages and
disadvantages. The best technique in a particular situation depends on the physi-
cal and chemical characteristics of the analyte and the solvent that must be evapo-
rated.
Each method in Chapters 3 and 4 directs use of a specific concentration/evapo-
ration technique. The method developer chose the particular technique for its
applicability to the analyte and solvent involved, so attempts by the user to substi-
tute a different technique will be successful only if the substitute is also applicable.
This section provides information on applicability of several techniques, directions
for correct operation, and cautions about common problems.
One evaporation technique not described in this section is evaporation in an open
vessel, with or without gas flow impinging upon the solvent. Evaporating solvent
in this way is not recommended for quantitative residue analysis, because loss of
residues is likely [1], opportunities for contamination are increased, and safety
and hazardous waste concerns are increased compared to other techniques.
Kuderna-Danish Concentrators
Use of Kuderna-Danish (K-D) concentrators for evaporation of solvents was estab-
lished in FDA pesticide residue analyses during the 1960s when studies proved its
value in reducing large volumes of solvent quickly and without loss of analytes [2].
Most methods in Chapter 3 specify K-D evaporation, because this technique was
the most reliable at the time the methods underwent interlaboratory validation.
Application. Evaporation in K-D is most suitable for solvents with relatively low
boiling points, such as ethyl ether (b.p. 34.6 C), methylene chloride (40.5 ), and
acetone (56.5 ), or for solvent mixtures that form low boiling azeotropes. Analytes
must be able to withstand steam bath temperatures for concentration by K-D.
Equipment. Basic K-D equipment is available from most major suppliers of labo-
ratory equipment; certain sizes may be available only from specialty glassware
suppliers.
Complete K-D apparatus consists of three pieces:
1) receiving flask, 10-50 mL volume, ground glass joint. Flasks may be straight
sided tubes, most useful for concentration of extracts that will be trans-
ferred to other containers, or volumetric or graduated flasks, useful for
concentration of final, cleaned up extract. No transfer is necessary if vol-
ume of final solution can be reliably measured in receiving flask. Ground
glass joint at top of receiving flask must match that at bottom of concen-
trator.
2) concentrator, available in 125, 250, and 500 mL sizes, with ground glass
joints at bottom and top. Concentrator holds most of the solvent during
evaporation and is empty at end of procedure.
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3) Snyder column, specially designed 30 cm long condensation column
containing three balls; permits escape of solvent in gas phase without
loss of higher boiling analytes. Micro-Snyder columns, with two balls,
and micro-Vigreaux columns, with no balls, are also available for use in
evaporating solvent in the receiving flask only, without use of concentra-
tor.
Boiling chips facilitate solvent evaporation by providing a surface area for bubbles
to form as boiling starts; use of 20-30 mesh carborundum chips minimizes volume
displaced by boiling chip.
Recommended Operating Procedure.
? Connect concentrator and receiving flask and secure with springs or
other means of preventing separation.
? Collect solutions from extraction or cleanup steps in connected concen-
trator/receiving flask.
? Turn on steam in steam bath.
? Add boiling chip to receiving flask, place Snyder column on top of
concentrator, and gently lower receiving flask into opening in steam
bath. Until boiling is well established, hold in place and tap side of
Snyder column to facilitate pressure release. (Excess pressure buildup
will result in loss of sample if sudden release occurs.)
? Support concentrator on steam bath. Adjust steam as needed to ensure
appropriate evaporation rate. Once started, boiling should cause balls in
Snyder column to rattle vigorously as escaping gases move past them. Do
not allow boiling to be so vigorous that Snyder column is flooded with
liquid.
? When balls in Snyder column stop rattling, remove K-D from steam bath
and allow to cool, with Snyder column in place, until all fluid has drained
back into receiving flask. Volume can be reduced to ? 5 mL in this way.
? Follow method directions for reconcentration in presence of additional
solvent volume or different solvent, as sometimes required for complete
removal of particular solvent.
? To reduce volume to <5 mL, remove receiving flask from concentrator
and add fresh boiling chip. Connect micro-Snyder column directly to
receiving flask. (To avoid flooding two-ball micro-Snyder column during
evaporation, use micro-Vigreaux or other micro reflux column without
balls for solvents with boiling point >65 C.)
? Hold receiving flask with spring test tube holder, and place tip into
steam. Position tip of receiving flask carefully to avoid “bumping” of
solvent as it boils. Allow to boil until volume is slightly less than desired.
? Allow apparatus to cool and fluid to drain into receiving flask before
removing column. Minimum attainable volume is about 0.2-0.4 mL.
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Rotary Evaporator
Vacuum and heat combine to reduce the quantity of solvent in a rotary evapora-
tor. Solution in a round-bottom (r-b) flask is simultaneously rotated and heated by
a water bath, while a vacuum pulled from the end of a condenser increases the
rate of evaporation. Solvent evaporated from the solution is collected in a second
flask attached to condenser.
Application. Evaporation of solvent using rotary evaporation is recommended for
heat-labile residues, because temperature of the water bath used is much lower
than that of a steam bath. Vacuum withdrawal of vapors, combined with water bath
temperature of about 30 C, adequately removes solvents such as methylene chlo-
ride (b.p. 40.5 C) without damaging analytes. Evaporation in a rotary evaporator
is more rapid than in a K-D, but is limited to only one solution at a time.
Equipment.
1) r-b flasks of appropriate volume. Flask that contains solution being evapo-
rated has ground glass joint; flask that collects condensate has ball-and-
socket joint.
2) rotary evaporator, including condenser and variable speed motor that
rotates shaft to which r-b flask is attached. Use of glass trap connected to
shaft between motor and r-b flask is recommended to protect motor.
Electronically controlled motor for constant torque is preferred to main-
tain constant rotation throughout evaporation. Variable transformer for
controlling speed is recommended only for evaporator with AC/DC motor;
use of variable transformer on evaporator with AC motor will result in
burning out evaporator motor.
3) constant temperature water bath
4) vacuum pump
5) needle valve to control vacuum, positioned between condenser and pump.
Controlling vacuum with stopcock-type valve on condenser is also possible
but is less precise than needle valve and requires more analyst attention.
Use of vacuum gauge (preferred) or manometer is also recommended.
6) (optional) additional traps between condenser and vacuum pump, to
protect pump from effects of corrosive vapors. Refrigerated condensation
traps and/or chemical traps that collect vapors on disposable cartridges
are available.
Recommended Operating Procedure.
? Circulate cold water through condenser.
? Heat water in water bath to temperature specified in method.
? Attach r-b flask for collecting condensate to condenser with clip supplied
with rotary evaporator.
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? When temperatures have equilibrated, attach r-b flask containing solu-
tion to rotary evaporator shaft (or to trap on shaft) and lower r-b flask
into water bath. (Directions in some methods specify placing flask into
water bath after applying vacuum.)
? Turn on motor and adjust rotation to about 70 rpm.
? Turn needle valve to disconnect vacuum pump from apparatus, turn on
pump, then apply vacuum to system gradually by adjusting valve to
minimize frothing or rapid boiling of solution.
? When solution is evaporated to dryness, reverse these steps to shut down
system.
Rotary Evaporator with Circulating Chilled Liquid
Rotary evaporation can be made applicable to higher boiling solvents by addition
of a refrigeration unit and pump to chill and circulate coolant through condenser
and through bath for collecting condensate.
Application. Rotary evaporation with circulating chilled liquid is specified when
solvent with higher boiling points, such as methanol (b.p. 64.7 C), acetonitrile
(81.6 ), and toluene (110.6 ), must be removed from heat-labile analytes. Evapo-
ration is facilitated by simultaneous use of warm water bath, vacuum, and conden-
sation and collection of evaporated solvent at the low temperature provided by
circulating refrigerated coolant.
Equipment. Figure 401-a (Section 401) illustrates arrangement of the following
basic equipment.
1) r-b flasks, as above
2) rotary evaporator, as above. Condenser should be insulated (e.g., with
Styrofoam rings) to maintain low temperature for efficient condensa-
tion.
3) constant temperature water bath
4) vacuum pump, with needle valve control and vacuum gauge, as above
3) system capable of chilling coolant such as ethylene glycol (antifreeze)
and circulating it through coil of insulated condenser; coolant also cir-
culates through bath in which receiving flask is placed. Several commer-
cial units are available.
5) optional additional traps, as above
Recommended Operating Procedure.
? Ensure that coolant level meets manufacturer’s recommendation, then
turn on refrigeration and circulating unit; follow manufacturer’s direc-
tions for equilibration time needed to reach temperature specified in
method.
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? Follow directions specified for rotary evaporator, above, starting with “Heat
water in water bath to temperature specified in method.”
Turbo-Vap
This microprocessor-controlled apparatus from Zymark Corp. permits automated
evaporation of small volumes of solvent using a patented gas vortex shearing
action and mild thermal conditions. Solutions in 200 mL tubes are held in a
temperature-controlled water bath while a flow of nitrogen creates a helical flow
vortex within the liquid. An exhaust fan moves solvent vapors into a hose for
delivery to any suitable hood or other vent. The system can be programmed to
shut off when liquid level reaches specified point or after a specified time; this
permits solvent evaporation during unattended operation. Up to six samples can
be evaporated simultaneously.
No recommended operating procedure for Turbo-Vap is provided in this section,
because it is not yet specified by any PAM I method; experiments with the appa-
ratus are included in current method development projects.
Common Problems
Loss of Analyte. Evaporation steps are potential sources of analyte loss. Predict-
ably, losses increase with analyte volatility and with decreasing final solution vol-
ume. Any evaporation of solution to dryness may cause analyte loss; even the
presence of co-extractives may not prevent losses of the most volatile residues.
Studies using open vessel evaporation showed no correlation between amount of
co-extractives and losses that occurred during evaporation, and evidence suggested
that the nature of co-extractives is more important than the amount [1]. More
recent studies showed higher losses of a -BHC, a volatile residue, when evaporating
extracts to dryness twice in a Turbo-Vap than when concentrating (never <2 mL)
in a K-D [3]. Purified extracts (free of plant extractives and fat) are evaporated to
dryness only when absolutely necessary, e.g., when all traces of a solvent like me-
thylene chloride must be removed to prevent interference in a determinative step.
References
[1] Chiba, M., and Morley, H.V. (1968) J. Assoc. Off. Anal. Chem. 51, 55-62
[2] Burke, J.A., et al. (1966) J. Assoc. Off. Anal. Chem. 49, 999-1003
[3] Parfitt, C.H., Jr. (Nov. 1991) “Miniaturized Multiresidue Approach to Deter-
mine Pesticide Residues in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables,” LIB 3616, FDA,
Rockville, MD
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COMMINUTING SAMPLES
Section 102 C describes regulatory requirements related to compositing and com-
minuting test samples so that the test portion removed for analysis can be consid-
ered representative of the original consignment. This section provides descrip-
tions of equipment and procedures that FDA laboratories have found effective in
comminuting specific commodities.
203 A: EQUIPMENT
Distinctions among various pieces of equipment often relate to the type of sample
for which each is most effective. Some equipment is designed to work best with
samples that are inherently liquid and thus easily mixed, while other devices pro-
vide the power necessary to cut dry products into small pieces for subsequent
mixing and homogenization. The following categories of equipment are defined
by their mode of operation and the commodity types for which they are most
useful.
Blenders and Homogenizers
Devices labelled “blenders” or “homogenizers” usually include blades that are
capable of high speed movement but are small relative to the total volume of the
container. The container (“blender jar”) is designed to propel the material being
mixed into a vortex, so that it repeatedly comes into contact with the blades. Such
devices are most effective with liquids or materials that liquefy readily when blended.
Blenders and homogenizers are most often used in residue analysis for extraction
of residues into a solvent that has been added to already chopped sample, but the
same devices can also be used for homogenizing commodities that are primarily
liquid.
Commercially available devices used for this purpose include Waring, Lourdes,
Polytron, and Omni-Mixer models. At least one published study [1] showed that
results obtained from using the first three of these were equivalent for practical
purposes.
Choppers and Food Processors
Large capacity (20-40 qt) choppers, with blades designed to cut and mix simulta-
neously, are the traditional equipment used to comminute solid raw agricultural
commodities, such as fruits and vegetables, into a homogenate from which test
portions are taken. Depending on the water content of the commodity, the final
chopped product will consist of a totally homogeneous slurry or a mixture of small
pieces. A typical example of this equipment is the Hobart vertical cutter-mixer,
originally designed for use in large volume food preparation industries.
Modern food processors, in commercial sizes, are also capable of chopping such
commodities into sufficiently fine pieces to provide homogeneity. Because even
commercial size food processors are smaller than the 20 qt Hobart cutter-mixers,
processing of several batches, followed by thorough mixing, may be necessary.
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Grinders
The presence of skin and cartilage in commodities such as raw meat and fish make
homogenization difficult. Meat grinders, which force the product through open-
ings in a plate, provide a better mechanism for homogenizing such products.
Some choppers (above) can be equipped with grinder attachments so that the
single device serves two purposes. Food processors (above) may also comminute
these commodities to a suitably homogeneous state. In either case, freezing pieces
of the product before grinding improves homogeneity of final mix.
Mills
Dry, hard commodities, such as grains, consist of small individual units, but need
further comminuting to expose all parts of the product to the solvent used in the
analytical method extraction step. Several types of mills have been found suitable
for reducing commodities to particles of <20 mesh.
Mills such as the Wiley mill or Hammer mill grind the commodity with a shearing
action created by metal blades rotating at high speed against metal cutting sur-
faces; a sieve ensures that only particles ground to less than a specified size are
able to pass through and be collected. These devices have several drawbacks,
including excessive heat buildup and difficult cleaning procedures. Most impor-
tant, use of mills can cause commodity components to separate from one another
and result in a nonhomogeneous final product, because soft, starchy components
are reduced to smaller particles than are harder germ and coatings.
High power centrifugal mills are better than these traditional mills for grinding
hard materials, including those with high oil content such as soybeans. Centrifugal
mills operate by grinding the product with a multiple blade rotor while ground
particles are moved through a sieve by centrifugal force. Most models offer a
variety of blades and sieves, and the mill can be readily disassembled for cleaning.
Capacity of these mills is limited, so processing of small batches and subsequent
mixing is usually necessary, but operation of the mill is sufficiently fast that the
effort is minimal.
203 B: PROCEDURES FOR SPECIFIC COMMODITIES
The following recommendations for comminuting or homogenizing specific com-
modities are based on FDA experiences. Once homogeneous material is prepared,
a portion is removed and analyzed. If analysis is performed after the homogenate
has been frozen, the homogenate must first be thawed completely and mixed
thoroughly before a test portion can be taken for analysis; liquid that has sepa-
rated during freezing and thawing must be re-incorporated.
Crabs and Crayfish
Crabs and crayfish that are marketed live must be sacrificed in order to remove
inedible parts (specified in Section 102). Freeze, cook, or autoclave crabs to loosen
meat from inedible parts; then prepare a homogenate of edible portion by grind-
ing with a meat grinder, food processor, or chopper.
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Eggs
Blend eggs in a Waring or other blender at low speed for ? 5 min or until com-
posite is homogeneous. Low speed blending will minimize foaming or “whipping”
of sample.
Fish
Preparation of homogeneous samples of fish depends on whether skin and/or
bones are considered edible for the particular species and product. In all cases,
preparation must meet the requirements of regulatory policies on what portion of
the commodity to include in the composite (Section 102). Skin is removed from
species whose skin is considered inedible (e.g., catfish), as are other inedible
portions, such as heads, tails, scales, fins, viscera, and inedible bones (Table 102-
a). Water that results from thawing frozen fish should be discarded.
Grind the remaining composite three times in a meat grinder, food processor, or
food cutter equipped with a grinder attachment [2]. If skin is included in the
edible portion, freeze portions of suitable size before introduction into the grinder;
this causes the skin to be more brittle and minimizes clogging of the grinder.
Fruits and Vegetables
Chop ? 20 lb dense commodities (e.g., potatoes, beets, carrots) or ? 1/2 bushel
loosely formed products (e.g., cabbage, lettuce, greens) in a Hobart vertical cutter
mixer ? 5 min; stop machine and scrape material by hand into bottom of mixer at
least once during operation. This technique was found to produce adequate par-
ticle size and distribution in tests with several agricultural products at several time
intervals [3].
Hays, Straws, and Dry, Low Fat Feed Ingredients
Grind samples to fine (about 20) mesh in a centrifugal mill using a 1 mm sieve.
Collect ground material in the 500-800 g capacity collecting pan and thoroughly
mix several batches as necessary to provide appropriate composite from which to
take the test portion [4]. Some materials, including hay, may require grinding
through a Wiley mill prior to final grinding through the centrifugal mill.
If a centrifugal mill is not available, grind samples through a Wiley mill or equiva-
lent, taking care to prevent physical separation of the product in the mill. A
stepwise grinding procedure, with finer grind produced at each step, may be
necessary with some products. At each step, grind sample, divide ground material
into four sections, reset mill to produce finer particles, and regrind material from
two opposite quarters, until final portion is £ 20 mesh.
If the product is to be analyzed for volatile residues, which may be lost because of
the heat generated during grinding, cool the mill prior to grinding the sample by
grinding dry ice in it.
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Oilseeds
Oilseeds are usually hard, as well as high in oil, so special care is required during
initial grinding to prevent excessive heat buildup or separation of oil from the rest
of the commodity.
Grind well mixed sample in centrifugal mill equipped with 1 mm sieve ring to
produce ground product of £ 20 mesh. If noticeable heat builds up, alternatively
grind without sieve ring or use sieve with larger openings (e.g., 3 mm), then
regrind using 1 or 0.5 mm sieve. Maintain mill rotor speed at 20,000 rpm to aid
in cooling.
Dry Products (Pasta, Dry Beans, Grains, etc.)
Products such as dry pasta should be treated as described for oilseeds.
References
[1] Wheeler, W.B., et al. (1979) Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 23, 387-390
[2] Thompson, F.D. (Feb. 1976) “Preparation of Fish Sample Composite by Grind-
ing in Frozen State,” LIB 1860, FDA, Rockville, MD
[3] More, C.A. (June 1966) “Sample Preparation Using the Hobart Vertical Cutter
Mixer,” LIB 402, FDA, Rockville, MD
[4] Sawyer, L.D. (Jan. 1977) “A New Mill for Grinding Difficult Samples,” LIB
2023, FDA, Rockville, MD
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204: SPECIAL REAGENT PREPARATION
204 A: INTRODUCTION
Reagents used in trace analytical chemistry must be carefully chosen and handled
to ensure their purity. Impurities in reagents can cause degradation of residues
during the analytical process or can cause determinative step responses that inter-
fere with determination of residues. Each laboratory’s quality assurance program
plan and standard operating procedures (SOPs) (Section 206) should address the
way in which reagents are tested for purity, purified if necessary, and stored in a
manner that ensures continued purity.
This section contains general tests for reagent and solvent purity. It also provides
directions for handling and purifying certain reagents that are common to many
methods. Handling and purification of any reagent used in only one method are
described as part of that method.
204 B: PAM I CONVENTIONS FOR REAGENTS
Throughout PAM I, the following conventions are used to describe reagents:
1) Lists of reagents for each method specify the grade that should be used;
subsequent directions refer to the reagent by name only, unless more
than one grade is used in the method.
2) Cross-reference to this section is included in method description re-
agents lists (Chapters 3 and 4) whenever the method uses a common
reagent for which special directions are included here.
3) In almost all cases, solvents must be distilled in all-glass apparatus; in
some cases (e.g., HPLC mobile phases), even greater purification is re-
quired or recommended.
4) Unless otherwise specified, “water” means distilled water, except where
the water does not mix with the determination, as in “water bath.” In the
latter case, tap water is acceptable.
5) “Ultrapure water,” often required for HPLC, refers to the product pre-
pared using the Milli-Q water purification system or its equivalent.
204 C: GENERAL TESTS FOR REAGENT PURITY
Test for Substances Causing Determinative Step Interference
All reagents used in a method should be checked by performing all steps of the
method with no sample present. This “reagent blank” should accompany use of
any method being used for the first time, or after a period of inactivity, and
periodically thereafter. If performance of a reagent blank indicates the presence
of an interference, individual reagents (and apparatus) should be examined sepa-
rately to locate and eliminate it.
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Solvents may be checked separately by concentrating 300 mL to 5 mL in a Kuderna-
Danish (K-D) concentrator with Snyder column and calibrated receiving flask,
each previously rinsed with solvent. Examination of 5 m L concentrated solvent by
the determinative step used in the analysis should result in no recorder deflection
>1 mm from baseline for 2-60 min after injection.
Other reagents and apparatus used in a method should be checked by rinsing
them with solvents that are used in the method, concentrating rinse solvents if
appropriate to the method, and checking for responses by the appropriate deter-
minative step. No responses should be detected.
Test for Substances Causing Pesticide Degradation
Substances that degrade residues may also be present in reagents, but these will
not be identified by the previous test unless they also cause determinative step
response. To detect such impurities, known amounts of chemicals subject to deg-
radation should be added to the extracting solvent (no commodity) and the whole
method performed. Noticeable losses of sensitive chemicals indicate the presence
of unacceptable contaminants in the reagents. Common contaminants of this type
include oxidants that may be present in solvents; these cause degradation of or-
ganophosphorus pesticides, especially carbophenothion, particularly during evapo-
ration.
204 D: TESTS AND PURIFICATION PROCESSES FOR SPECIFIC
REAGENTS
Acetonitrile
PAM I methods specify use of acetonitrile distilled from all-glass apparatus. To
make use of reagent grade acetonitrile, test for impurities by holding moistened
litmus paper over mouth of storage container. If litmus paper turns blue, purify
4 L acetonitrile by adding 1 mL 85% phosphoric acid, 30 g phosphorus pentoxide,
and boiling chips, then allowing to stand overnight. Distill from all glass apparatus
at 81-82 C, discarding first and last 10% of distillate; do not exceed 82 C.
Ethyl Ether
PAM I methods specify use of ethyl ether distilled from all-glass apparatus and
assume the presence of 2% ethanol added as a “stabilizer” to prevent formation
of peroxides. Practical shelf life is limited, however, even when alcohol has been
added; peroxides form readily. Test for peroxides using “Peroxid Test” paper.
Glass Wool
PAM I methods specify use of Pyrex glass wool, which can have contaminants that
interfere with determination. If reagent blank tests indicate that glass wool is
contaminated, rinse it with solvent and air-dry or heat 1 hr at 400 C.
Some PAM I methods specify silanized glass wool, which may be purchased. To
silanize glass wool in laboratory, soak 10 min in 10% dimethyldichlorosilane, rinse
with toluene, and soak another 10 min in methanol. Rinse with methanol and
allow to air-dry.
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Sodium Sulfate
PAM I methods specify use of anhydrous, granular, reagent grade sodium sulfate.
To remove phthalate esters that interfere in determinations using electron capture
detectors, heat sodium sulfate 4 hr in muffle furnace at 600 C. Store in glass
containers; if plastic lids are used, separate them from sodium sulfate with layer
of foil.
If reagent blank tests indicate that sodium sulfate is contributing interferences to
other determinations, rinse several times with acetone and ethanol, then dry.
Florisil
Florisil, a synthetic magnesium silicate long used as an adsorbent in FDA method-
ology, is subject to variations in adsorptivity common to most analytical grade
adsorbents. Years of experience in using Florisil have led to establishment of
procedures for purchasing, handling, and testing the material to optimize and
standardize its application. PR Grade Florisil (U.S. Silica, Berkeley Springs, WV
25411) is specified because other grades available from chemical supply compa-
nies may be prepared differently by the manufacturer and may exhibit drastically
different adsorptivity from what is required for PAM I methods. Handling direc-
tions are designed to prevent contamination that may interfere with subsequent
analyses and to ensure consistent adsorptivity throughout use of a particular lot of
Florisil.
Purchasing and Handling. Observe these procedures for handling Florisil:
? Use PR Grade Florisil, 60-100 mesh, calcined (heated) 3 hr at 1250 F
(677 C), for all PAM I methods that require Florisil. Other grades may
not be capable of providing the elution patterns required for successful
application of the methods.
? Immediately after opening bulk lots of Florisil, transfer to glass contain-
ers (preferably amber) that are glass-stoppered or have Teflon-lined or
foil-lined screw caps; store in dark. Activate each portion by heating at
130 C for 168 hr (1 wk) before use. Store at 130 C in foil-covered
bottles. Florisil may be heated in bulk in pint glass bottles or in indi-
vidual column amounts in 50 mL Erlenmeyer flasks. Cover containers
with foil to prevent contamination, and use in rotation to avoid lengthy
storage time. Alternatively, store stoppered container of activated Florisil
in desiccator at room temperature and reheat at 130 C after 2 days.
? If entire lot of Florisil is purchased, perform tests below on composite
of four-five subsamples taken from each drum with grain trier. Combine
subsamples, mix well, and activate mix at 130 C for 168 hr before
testing.
Testing. Each lot of activated Florisil must be tested before use to determine
whether adjustments in column size are needed to ensure proper elution and
quantitative recovery of pesticides. Florisil column size is decreased or increased
to adjust for over-retentive or under-retentive Florisil. Two tests should be per-
formed: the “lauric acid test,” which measures general adsorptivity, and an elution
test that confirms the appropriate elution of pesticides.
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LAURIC ACID TEST
Reference
Mills, P.A. (1968) J. Assoc. Off. Anal. Chem. 51, 29-32
Principles
Adsorptivity capacity of Florisil is measured by exposing weighed amount to excess
of lauric acid in hexane solution. Amount of lauric acid not adsorbed is measured
by titration with alkali. Weight of lauric acid adsorbed (“LA Value”) is subse-
quently used to calculate appropriate weight of that lot of Florisil equivalent to
standardized Florisil (LA Value 110).
Apparatus
buret, 25 mL with 0.1 mL graduations, Class A
Erlenmeyer flasks, 125 mL narrow mouth and 25 mL Ts
GLC, equipped with
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Ni electron capture (EC) and flame photometric,
phosphorus mode (FPD-P) detectors (Section 302 DG1, DG2)
pipets, 10 and 20 mL transfer, Class A
volumetric flasks, 500 mL, Class A
Reagents
ethanol, USP or absolute, neutralized to phenolphthalein
hexane, distilled from all-glass apparatus
lauric acid, purified, CP
lauric acid solution, 10.000 g lauric acid/500 mL hexane (1 mL solution =
20 mg lauric acid)
phenolphthalein indicator, 1 g/100 mL ethanol
sodium hydroxide, pellets, reagent grade
sodium hydroxide solution, 0.05 N. Make 1 N solution (20 g/500 mL water),
and dilute 25 mL to 500 mL with water. Standardize by weighing 100-200 mg
lauric acid into 125 mL Erlenmeyer flask. Add 50 mL neutralized ethanol
and 3 drops phenolphthalein indicator; titrate to permanent end point.
Calculate mg lauric acid/mL 0.05 N sodium hydroxide (about 10 mg/mL).
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Directions
Calculate LA Value for each Florisil lot by performing the following test in tripli-
cate. When method directions in Chapters 3 and 4 require adjustment of Florisil
weight for LA Value, calculate as follows: 110/LA Value · weight specified.
? Transfer 2.000 g Florisil to 25 mL Ts Erlenmeyer flask. Cover loosely with
aluminum foil and heat overnight at 130 C.
? Stopper, cool to room temperature, add 20.0 mL lauric acid solution
(400 mg), stopper, and shake occasionally 15 min.
? Let adsorbent settle and pipet 10.0 mL supernatant into 125 mL Erlen-
meyer flask. Avoid inclusion of any Florisil.
? Add 50 mL neutral alcohol and 3 drops phenolphthalein indicator so-
lution. Titrate with 0.05 N sodium hydroxide to permanent end point.
? Calculate LA Value (mg lauric acid/g Florisil):
mL required for titration · mg lauric acid
mL 0.05 N sodium hydroxide
LA Value = 200 –
ELUTION TEST
Reference
Bong, R.L. (1991) Minneapolis District SOPs for Florisil, FDA, private communi-
cation
Principles
Solutions of pesticides and butterfat are eluted from Florisil columns, adjusted for
LA Value, by eluants from PAM I methods. Appropriate elution of pesticides and
weight of butterfat verify that elution pattern and cleanup capacity are adequate.
Pesticides are chosen to provide indicators of improper elution, poor Florisil, and
impure reagents.
Apparatus
chromatographic column, 22 mm id · 300 mm, Teflon stopcock, coarse
porosity fritted disc
K-D concentrator, 500 mL, with Snyder column, two-ball micro-Snyder
column, volumetric receiving flask
Reagents
acetonitrile, distilled from all-glass apparatus, see above
ethyl ether, distilled from all-glass apparatus, with 2% ethanol as preserva-
tive, peroxide free (see above)
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hexane, distilled from all-glass apparatus
methylene chloride, distilled from all-glass apparatus
petroleum ether, distilled from all-glass apparatus
eluants: 6% (v/v) ethyl ether/petroleum ether
15% (v/v) ethyl ether/petroleum ether
50% (v/v) ethyl ether/petroleum ether
eluant 1—20% methylene chloride/hexane (v/v). Dilute 200 mL methylene
chloride with hexane. Allow mixture to reach room temperature, and adjust
volume to 1 L with hexane.
eluant 2—50% methylene chloride/0.35% acetonitrile/49.65% hexane (v/
v/v). Pipet 3.5 mL acetonitrile into 500 mL methylene chloride and dilute
with hexane. Allow mixture to reach room temperature and adjust to 1 L
with hexane.
eluant 3—50% methylene chloride/1.5% acetonitrile/48.5% hexane (v/v/
v). Pipet 15 mL acetonitrile into 500 mL methylene chloride and dilute with
hexane. Allow mixture to reach room temperature and adjust to 1 L with
hexane.
Pesticide standard solutions, each mL containing these approximate concentra-
tions:
A: 1.0 m g heptachlor, 3.0 m g chlorpyrifos, 2.0 m g heptachlor epoxide, 2.0 m g
dieldrin, 3.0 m g endosulfan I, 3.0 m g endosulfan II, 10.0 m g endosulfan
sulfate
B: 4.0 m g malathion, 2.0 m g parathion-methyl, 4.0 m g fonofos, 4.0 m g
pirimiphos-methyl
C: 20.0 m g Aroclor 1254, 200.0 mg butterfat
D: 1.0 m g a -BHC, 3.0 m g chlorpyrifos, 1.0 m g heptachlor, 2.0 m g heptachlor
epoxide, 2.0 m g dieldrin, 2.0 m g endrin, 4.0 m g malathion, 2.0 m g par-
athion-methyl
Directions
? Prepare three Florisil columns to contain, respectively: 110/LA Value ·
20 g, 2 g more than that, and 2 g less than that.
? Rinse columns with 50 mL petroleum ether, discarding rinses. Place K-D
with 10 mL volumetric flask under each column.
? Pipet 1.0 mL each standard solutions A and B onto each column. Rinse
sides of column with two 3 mL portions petroleum ether, then rinse
column with 50 mL petroleum ether.
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? Elute each column with 200 mL 6% ethyl ether/petroleum ether. (Col-
lect rinses with this eluate.)
? Change receivers; elute each column with 200 mL 15% ethyl ether/
petroleum ether.
? Change receivers; elute each column with 200 mL 50% ethyl ether/
petroleum ether.
? Concentrate each eluate, dilute to volume with hexane, and inject about
5 m L into appropriate GLC systems to determine recoveries. Dilute 1.0
mL each standard solutions A and B to 10 mL and use diluted solution
as GLC reference standard.
? Consider Florisil lot acceptable if one of three columns permits com-
plete recovery of test compounds and exhibits proper elution pattern
(heptachlor, heptachlor epoxide, chlorpyrifos, and fonofos in 6% elu-
ate; dieldrin, endosulfan I, parathion-methyl, and pirimiphos-methyl in
15% eluate; malathion and endosulfan sulfate in 50% eluate; and en-
dosulfan II in both 15 and 50% eluates). Acceptable recovery is >80%
for all compounds except heptachlor, and 60-90% for heptachlor. In
subsequent use of lot of Florisil, use same weight as that in column with
acceptable elution.
? If none of the three columns exhibits proper elution but a consistent
relationship exists between weight and elution, test additional columns
of weights 3 g above or 3 g below that calculated using LA Value. If these
columns also do not exhibit proper elution, it is best to use a different
lot of Florisil.
If acceptable weight of Florisil is determined, test that column size further with
following procedures:
? Repeat elution tests above, using 1.0 mL each solutions C and D. Elute
column with 250 mL petroleum ether, followed by 6, 15, and 50% ethyl
ether/petroleum ether eluants; collect each eluate separately. Deter-
mine recoveries of pesticides and verify accuracy of elution pattern us-
ing gas chromatographic measurement.
? Transfer each eluate quantitatively to separate tared 20 mL beaker.
Evaporate solvent on steam bath or hot plate until constant weight is
attained to measure amount of butterfat recovered in each eluate. Ac-
ceptable lots of Florisil typically permit about 0.3 mg (range 0-1.7 mg)
butterfat to elute in petroleum ether eluate, 0.1 (0-0.4) mg in 6% ethyl
ether/petroleum ether, 82 (40-135) mg in 15%, and 105 (60-172) mg in
50%.
? Repeat elution tests above, using 1.0 mL each solutions A and B and
eluting with Eluants 1, 2, and 3 instead of ethyl ether/petroleum ether
eluants.
It is acceptable, once the Florisil lot has been tested and appropriate weight of
Florisil determined, to measure and record height of column produced by speci-
fied weight; subsequent columns may then be prepared by measuring height rather
than weight.
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205: REFERENCE STANDARDS
The purity of reference standards and use of appropriate preparation and storage
techniques for standard solutions significantly affect analytical results. Reliable
and accurate data can be obtained only if correct analytical standard solutions are
used for identification and quantitation. Each laboratory’s quality assurance pro-
gram plan (Section 206) should include an element on reference standards and
standard solutions. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) should include proto-
cols for obtaining, labeling, storing, and handling standards. This section provides
rudimentary information that may be incorporated, as appropriate, into such
documentation.
205 A: SOURCES
Reference standards are currently available from several commercial sources, in-
cluding companies that supply only reference standards, suppliers of specialty labo-
ratory chemicals, and suppliers of chromatographic equipment. Each company
publishes lists of reference standards for pesticides, related metabolites, and cer-
tain industrial chemicals. Eligible laboratories, mainly Federal Government labora-
tories, may also obtain reference standards for some chemicals from a repository
maintained, under contract, by EPA; eligibility is determined by EPA.
Reference standards in “neat” (undiluted) form, preferably certified by EPA, should
be used whenever possible. If neat standards are not available, certified solutions
of standards may be used.
205 B: EQUIPMENT AND SOLVENTS
Equipment
Equipment used for preparation and storage of reference standards and solutions
includes the following essential, but not all-inclusive, items:
1) analytical balance calibrated for accuracy of – 0.05 mg
2) explosion-resistant refrigerator/freezer, used only to store standards
3) standard solution storage containers:
a) amber colored, screw-cap bottles, 1 and 2 oz
b) Teflon-lined caps for bottles
c) vials for working standards
4) desiccators to store reference standards. Larger vials containing desic-
cant can be used as individual desiccators for vials of standards.
5) appropriate volumetric glassware, pipets, or microliter syringes
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Solvents
Pesticide residue quality solvents are essential for preparation of reference stan-
dard solutions. Solvents should be checked before use for the presence of inter-
fering substances by injecting the solvent into the determinative system(s) to be
used.
Choice of solvent is sometimes restricted by solubility and stability of the particular
chemical. The following solvents, in order of preference, should be used to pre-
pare standard solutions, if suitable for the particular chemical: isooctane (2,2,4-
trimethylpentane), hexane, acetone, isopropanol, and toluene.
205 C: STORAGE
Reference standards must be stored properly to prevent undesirable reactions,
such as oxidation, re-arrangement, or hydrolysis. Improper storage can lead to loss
of integrity of previously acceptable standards. Storage conditions must also pre-
vent the possibility of external contamination. Storage requirements are depen-
dent on the chemical and physical properties of the chemical of interest and are
much more stringent for volatile, reactive, or unstable compounds. Review the
physical and chemical properties of each compound to determine which storage
conditions are appropriate. Minimum requirements for long term storage of ana-
lytical reference standards follow:
? If at all possible, store reference standards in tightly sealed containers
under desiccation in a freezer.
? Store more stable compounds, such as organochlorine pesticides, in a
refrigerator if freezer is not available.
Reference standards that have been stored in refrigerators or freezers must be
brought to room temperature in a desiccator prior to weighing.
205 D: PURITY
The analyst is responsible for knowing the purity of the reference standard used
to obtain reported data. Follow these rules for recording information about refer-
ence standard purity:
? Standards with known purity ? 99%: weight may be recorded as measured;
it is not necessary to correct for purity.
? Standards with purity <99%: apply appropriate correction factor to mea-
sured weights.
? Technical standards with unknown purity (use only if this is the only
available reference standard): record weight as measured, do not correct
for purity, but include a note on the source and unknown purity of this
standard with the results of any analysis whose results rely on this stan-
dard.
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205 E: STANDARD SOLUTIONS
Use of inaccurate standard solutions leads to correspondingly incorrect data even
if excellent technique and instrumentation are employed. Many analysts consider
problems associated with standards and standard solutions as the greatest single
source of error in trace residue analysis. Standard solution accuracy is dependent
on accurate weighing, correct choice of solvent, chemical stability, appropriate
storage conditions, and accuracy in recording the information about solution
preparation.
Definitions
The following definitions are used in discussions of standard solutions:
standard “stock” solutions: initial solution from which other dilute solu-
tions are prepared
standard “working” solutions: prepared from stock solutions and appropri-
ately diluted for use in quantitation
Protocols for Preparing Standard Solutions
The following basic requirements are recommended for inclusion in the laboratory’s
protocol:
Weighing Standards.
? Use only suitable and calibrated analytical balances to weigh standards.
? Weigh solids not affected by moisture on analytical balances with pans
open to atmosphere.
? Weigh semisolid standards or liquid standards by technique appropriate
to physical and chemical properties of compound. For example, add
material to tared volumetric flask, then immediately stopper and re-
weigh flask.
? Measure appropriate volume of volatile liquid standard in microliter
syringe and introduce below surface of solvent in volumetric flask. Di-
lute to volume. Calculate concentration using volume and specific grav-
ity of liquid standard.
Preparing Solutions.
? Rinse volumetric glassware with solvent in which standard will be dis-
solved.
? Use pipets, volumetric glassware, or accurate microliter syringes for di-
lution.
? Dissolve reference standard in solvent in which it is known to be com-
pletely soluble. Be aware of any solids remaining in the solution, and
ensure that dissolution is complete before using.
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? Use solvents of lowest volatility, lowest reactivity, and lowest toxicity pos-
sible. If necessary to use a less desirable solvent in order to completely
dissolve weighed standard, use minimum amount necessary for complete
dissolution, then dilute with solvent of choice. Check for precipitation
that may be caused by addition of diluent.
? If possible, verify solution identity and concentration by comparing deter-
minative system data for new solution to data previously reported for that
chemical.
Storage of Solutions.
? Be aware that special storage conditions may be necessary for solutions
prepared from chemicals that are unstable, reactive, or volatile.
? Prepare new working standard solutions frequently, at least every 6 mo.
? Verify accuracy of concentration of working solutions as needed.
Record-keeping.
? Use similar formats in all types of record-keeping for similar type work.
(This approach is also recommended to laboratories within the same
organization but at various locations.)
? Record all raw data, such as physical appearance, weight of material dis-
solved, and dilutions; have all calculations checked by a second analyst.
? Label all solutions with identification number, compound name, concen-
tration, date prepared, analyst initials, and solvent(s) used.
205 F: SAFETY
Procedures for safe handling of reference standards and solutions must be in-
cluded among the SOPs of each laboratory’s Chemical Hygiene Plan (Section
207). Information from the Material Safety Data Sheet supplied with each refer-
ence standard and other sources should be used in developing procedures for
handling and weighing reference materials. Particular attention should be given
to compound toxicity and likelihood of analyst exposure to the compound during
handling.
205 G: DISPOSAL OF REFERENCE STANDARDS AND SOLUTIONS
Pesticide reference standards, including primary or working solutions, are classi-
fied as hazardous waste under the requirements of the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act. As such, provision for appropriate collection, storage, and disposal
of outdated reference standards must be included in each laboratory’s hazardous
waste disposal plans (Section 208).
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206: QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
206 A: GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) should be integral parts of any
pesticide residue program in order to ensure the accuracy and appropriate docu-
mentation of data generated by the program. The QA process consists of manage-
ment review and oversight at the planning, implementation, and completion stages
of the data collection activity to ensure that data are of the quality required. The
QC process includes those activities required during data collection to produce
the data quality desired and to document the quality of the collected data. QA
activities ensure that the QC system is functioning effectively and that any deficien-
cies are corrected.
QA/QC programs related to pesticide residue testing emphasize the importance
of accuracy and reliability of data. Regulatory action is based on such analyses, as
are long term decisions such as banning pesticides. A well-functioning QA/QC
program benefits the laboratory and the regulatory program by:
1) ensuring that data are scientifically sound and legally defensible
2) preserving data integrity, validity, and usability
3) ensuring that analytical measurement systems are maintained in an ac-
ceptable state of stability and reproducibility
4) establishing the continuing need for training
5) recognizing problems through data assessment
6) establishing corrective action procedures that keep the analytical pro-
cess reliable
Each laboratory should establish a QA/QC program to ensure reliable analytical
data and to document its reliability. This program should include QC procedures,
any necessary corrective action, and all documentation required during data col-
lection. The laboratory should prepare, maintain, and support both a written QA
Program Plan and standard operating procedures (SOPs). The written QA Pro-
gram Plan and SOPs should reflect activities as they are currently performed in the
laboratory.
Differences between a QA Program Plan and SOPs are subtle. A QA Program Plan
provides, in general terms, the QA/QC activities, policies, organization, objectives,
and functional guidelines, while SOPs provide detailed step-by-step procedures for
operations, analysis, and action. The writing voice for the two types of documents
is different, with the QA Program Plans usually written in indicative style and SOPs
in imperative style. Written documents (both QA Program Plans and SOPs) that
describe procedures performed to accomplish the goals of the program should
relate to results rather than to specific activities or procedures. Goals should be
achievable and measurable so that the program’s success can be evaluated.
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Computer applications form a subset of topics within laboratory QA/QC as com-
puters increasingly replace many manual procedures related to laboratory opera-
tions and data collection. Computers now manage operations, interface with labo-
ratory equipment, and generate scientific/technical reports. They are increasingly
used in laboratories to process, store, and retrieve data; schedule and monitor
work throughput; generate test reports; capture data directly from instruments;
control critical environmental conditions; and process and display laboratory qual-
ity control data. QA Program Plan elements and SOPs should be written to cover
computers and their applications wherever appropriate to the laboratory’s opera-
tion.
This section provides suggestions for a QA Program Plan as well as guidance for
preparing SOPs. These materials are suggestions only; their appearance in this
manual does not establish them as requirements within FDA or elsewhere. Each
laboratory and organization is responsible for preparation of materials appropri-
ate to its own work and required by programs in which it participates.
206 B: QA PROGRAM PLAN
The elements of a written QA Program Plan, outlined below, may be presented in
any order. Consideration given to each element will differ among laboratories,
depending upon laboratory setting, function, and quality of the measurements
deemed essential. A QA Program Plan should fit the needs of the laboratory’s
program and is not limited to these elements.
Quality Control Points
A. Organizational chart with reporting relationships
B. Responsibilities
1. Assignments of QC and QA
2. Management of the quality system
Quality of Equipment
A. Performance criteria for each type of equipment, including computers—
minimum standards
B. Responsible person for:
1. Performance checks
2. Evaluating performance check results
C. Frequency of performance checks
D. Corrective action—equipment failure
E. Equipment performance log books
F. Equipment maintenance log books—accurate and up-to-date
Quality of Standards and Reagents
A. Preparation, labeling, and documentation of reagents and standards
B. Standards
1. Identification of primary vs secondary standards
2. Verification of secondary standards (purity, potency, and viability)
3. Documentation of verification
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4. Frequency of verification
5. Handling and storage of standard materials
C. Reagents/media/solvents
1. Handling and storage
2. Procurement procedures to ensure supply and quality
3. Criteria for laboratory water—verification and frequency
Environmental Control/Facility
A. Environmental conditions—documentation
1. Samples
2. Instruments/equipment
3. Computers
4. Personnel
B. Facility
1. Security
a. Laboratory
b. Computer
2. Air handling system—maintenance documentation
3. Sample handling and storage
Quality of Analytical Work
A. Method validation
B. Quality control
1. Responsibility designation
2. Specification of intervals for internal QC techniques
a. Fortified sample
b. Analysis of standard reference material
c. Duplicate analysis requirements
d. Split samples
3. Reference material analysis
4. Corrective action—QC failure
C. Sample analysis procedures
D. Calibration procedure and frequency
E. Corrective action—analysis/calibration failure
1. Decision processes
2. Responsibility for initiation
3. Procedure for correction
Quality of Analytical Documentation
A. Data generation, manual or computerized
1. Data collection procedures
2. Data reduction procedures
3. Data validation procedures
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4. Data reporting and approval procedures
a. Supervisory review of analytical worksheets
b. Internal laboratory audit of worksheets
c. Oral review of worksheets
5. Data maintenance (storage, retrieval, and retention)
B. Laboratory notebook and log book policy
Audits
A. Performance audits—internal/external
B. System audits—internal/external
Sample Accountability
A. Sample receipt
1. Sample custody
2. Sample tracking
B. Sample storage and handling
C. Sample scheduling
D. Sample disposal/archiving
Quality of Administrative Systems
A. Training program
B. QA reports to management
C. Corrective action procedures
206 C: SOPs
In order to obtain reliable and documented results, adherence to prescribed
analytical methodology is imperative. In any operation performed on a repetitive
basis, reproducibility is best accomplished through use of SOPs. The SOP de-
scribes the commonly accepted method(s) for performing certain routine or re-
petitive tasks. Adherence to SOPs ensures that analytical results are reliable, repro-
ducible, and properly documented and thus support data quality.
SOPs prepared by laboratories should be up-to-date, comprehensive, clear, and
sufficiently detailed to permit duplication of results by qualified analysts. In addi-
tion, all SOPs should be:
1) amenable to documentation that is sufficiently complete to record perfor-
mance of all tasks required by the procedure
2) consistent with current guidelines, regulations, and other requirements
3) consistent with instrument manufacturers’ specific instruction manuals
4) inclusive of corrective measures and feedback mechanisms utilized when
analytical results do not meet procedural requirements
5) reviewed regularly and updated as necessary when facility or procedural
modifications are made
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6) capable of demonstrating validity of data reported by the laboratory and
explaining the cause of missing or inconsistent results
7) subject to a document control procedure that precludes the use of out-
dated or inappropriate SOPs
8) available at appropriate work stations
9) archived for future reference or evidentiary situations
SOPs should be written in a format prescribed by the operational QA Program
Plan; establishment of a format promotes consistency among SOPs and simplifies
the writing process. SOPs are usually written in imperative mode.
Typical topics for SOPs include the following:
1) General laboratory techniques; e.g., use of glassware; glassware clean-
ing; pipetting techniques; analytical balances, calibration and use
2) Reagents and standard preparation, including source, concentration,
storage, and labeling (e.g., see Sections 204, Special Reagent Prepara-
tion, and 205, Reference Standards)
3) Sample management; e.g., receipt, handling, and custody; scheduling;
shipping requirements; and sample storage
4) Instrument and computer calibration and maintenance; e.g., mainte-
nance logs, procedure and schedule, service arrangements, spare parts
5) Laboratory test methods, including sample preparation and analysis
(analyte and matrix specific), test-specific QC, instrument standardiza-
tion, and quantitation and reporting limits
6) Procedures for data reduction; includes data validation, reviewing, and
reporting; verifying electronic data input; and electronic reporting
7) Records management; e.g., generating, controlling, and archiving
project-specific and operations records; backup and recovery of com-
puter data; defining raw data
8) Laboratory QC; e.g., procedures for determining method quantitation
limits, acceptance/rejection criteria for blanks, matrix-specific
quantitation limit, methods precision and bias, matrix-specific bias,
matrix-specific precision, control limits for precision and bias, histori-
cal performance
9) Laboratory records handling, including review, approval, and revision;
computer data entry; and security
10) Waste disposal; includes disposal of samples and waste material
11) QA review; includes requirements for internal, external, and on-site
assessment
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206 D: BIBLIOGRAPHY
The following references are recommended for guidance in establishing QA Plans
and SOPs:
Dux, J.P. (1986) Handbook of Quality Assurance for the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory,
Van Nostrand Reinhold Company Inc., New York, NY
Garfield, F.M. (1991) Quality Assurance Principles for Analytical Laboratories, AOAC
International, Arlington, VA
General Requirements for the Competence of Calibration and Testing Laboratories, 3rd ed.
(1990) Guide 25, International Standards Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
Good Automated Laboratory Practices—EPA’s Recommendations for Ensuring Data Integ-
rity in Automated Laboratory Operations with Implementation Guidance (in press, 1994)
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC
Quality Assurance Program (1988) Food and Drug Administration, Office of Regu-
latory Affairs, Rockville, MD
Standard Guide for Establishing a Quality Assurance Program for Analytical Chemistry
Laboratories Within the Nuclear Industry (1983) Document C 1009, American Society
for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, PA
Taylor, J.K. (1987) Quality Assurance of Chemical Measurements, Lewis Publishers,
Chelsea, MI
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207: SAFETY
207 A: INTRODUCTION
Chemists analyzing foods for pesticide residues are affected by safety issues, as are
all persons working in or managing chemical laboratories. There are many chal-
lenges and obstacles to ensuring a safe workplace, especially the costs of upgrading
facilities and providing appropriate training, but by developing an effective plan
and extensive training of all employees, safe and healthy work conditions are
attainable.
It is beyond the scope of the PAM to provide details of an adequate laboratory
safety program. Instead, this section is included to provide background informa-
tion on laws and regulations related to laboratory safety and to stress the need for
every laboratory to have a safety plan and for every employee to adhere to that
plan. Because the PAM is largely directed toward and used by laboratory chemists,
responsibilities of the individual chemist for laboratory safety are emphasized.
207 B: LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO SAFETY
While it has always been in the best interest of employers to ensure that safety is
a primary concern to reduce injuries, property damage, liability, and lost time of
employees from the job, occupational safety and employee health issues have
drastically changed in the last 20 years as a result of regulatory oversight. The
following laws and regulations form the basis for safety requirements in the United
States:
1) Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1970, which estab-
lished the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and
authorized it to regulate safety and health issues for all employees
2) Executive Order 12196, 1980, which requires each Federal agency to
have an occupational safety and health program
3) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910, which includes OSHA’s
regulations for toxic and hazardous substances (listed in Subpart Z
Sections 1910.1000-1910.1500) that affect laboratory personnel. 29 CFR
1910 includes the following specific regulations:
a) 1910.1000 establishes, for specific chemicals, limits on the levels to
which employees may be exposed. Depending on the hazard of the
chemical, a limit is defined either as a permissible exposure limit
(PEL), measured in a time-weighted average (TWA) over an 8 hr day,
or as a short term exposure limit (STEL), measured in a 15 min TWA
exposure, not to be exceeded at any time. Chemicals for which PELs,
TWAs, and STELs have been established are listed in Table Z of
Section 1910.1000, along with the limits. Implementation of these
regulations requires engineering or administrative controls to protect
laboratory employees from excess exposure or, in the absence or
inefficiency of these controls, use of personal protective equipment
(PPE).
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b) 1910.1200, also known as the Hazard Communication Standard, re-
quires that manufacturers and importers of hazardous materials pro-
tect users from potential dangers by providing written notification of
the hazards, in the form of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
each chemical. This section also requires manufacturers to provide
hazard information on chemical container labels.
c) 1910.1450 establishes the Standard for Occupational Exposure to Haz-
ardous Chemicals in Laboratories (“Lab Standard”). The Lab Stan-
dard was issued by OSHA, in recognition of unique characteristics of
chemical laboratories, to protect employees associated with laboratory
operations. Among other requirements, the Lab Standard requires
employers to prepare a written Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) to es-
tablish work practices, procedures, and policies that reduce the poten-
tial for employee exposure to hazardous chemicals. The Lab Standard
also establishes requirements for appropriate employee training in safety
practices, for monitoring, for appropriate PPE to be worn when haz-
ards cannot be otherwise controlled, and for medical surveillance.
It is FDA policy to select operational strategies that foster a safe and healthful
environment for all employees and for those communities in which FDA operates.
FDA complies with OSHA regulations, including ensuring that its laboratories
operate according to the Lab Standard. To that end, each FDA laboratory has
prepared a CHP. FDA’s Safety and Occupational Health Management Program is
described in the FDA Staff Manual Guide, 2130.1 through 2130.7.
207 C: MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
An MSDS, required by OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, provides pre-
cautionary information to the user on physical and health hazards of an individual
chemical. Its availability enables chemists to make hazard determinations for
materials handled in the laboratory and to identify unsafe conditions that may
exist. The recognized source of an MSDS for any hazardous material is the actual
manufacturer. If asked, manufacturers usually will provide MSDSs for chemicals
purchased prior to the Standard. OSHA also recognizes generic MSDSs as a sub-
stitute for those of the actual manufacturer when the original MSDS is not avail-
able; these may be substituted for older materials manufactured by a company that
has gone out of business.
MSDSs are required to provide the following information in brief:
1) label name of the material; manufacturer’s name, address, and telephone
numbers for emergencies; and further information
2) list of all hazardous ingredients, by chemical and common names, per-
centage concentration of each hazardous component, and established PELs
and/or threshold limit values (TLVs), established by the American Con-
ference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
3) various physical and chemical characteristics, including boiling point,
specific gravity, appearance and odor, melting point, solubility, vapor
pressure, evaporation rate, odor threshold, etc.
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4) fire and explosion hazard data for fire fighters, with such information as
flash point, hazardous fire decomposition products, special fire-fighting
procedures, flammable limits, and upper and lower explosion limit con-
centrations
5) reactivity data for stability, incompatibility, hazardous decomposition prod-
ucts, polymerization potential, and conditions to avoid
6) health hazard information with specific information on acute and chronic
health effects expected for each route of entry into the body, whether a
carcinogen is present, what signs and symptoms can be expected if ex-
posed, what medical conditions could be aggravated if exposed, and
emergency/first aid to be administered if exposed
7) precautions for safe handling and use of the material, including proce-
dures for spill cleanup and waste disposal, conditions to avoid when stor-
ing the material, and any other precautions for handling the material
8) recommended control measures, such as what PPE should be used when
handling the material, whether special ventilation is needed when han-
dling the material, what glove and eye protection is needed, whether any
other protective equipment is needed, and what other work or hygienic
practices should be followed when handling the material
MSDSs provide the laboratory employee with a ready source of information about
chemical hazard, much of which can be used during development of SOPs (be-
low). MSDSs can also be used to accompany shipments of hazardous materials to
fulfill the Department of Transportation requirements for information on spill
remediation.
Manufacturers often recommend extensive control methods for use of their haz-
ardous materials to avoid any liability, even when the controls address the concen-
trated form of the material and normal usage involves a diluted product. MSDSs
often do not give specific information for waste disposal and other highly regu-
lated areas, because such requirements vary by geographic location. Specific infor-
mation is usually lacking for exactly which PPE should be used to avoid specifica-
tion of trade name products or because the manufacturer has not always thor-
oughly tested various PPEs with the product. The information presented in MSDSs
is usually very general, but technical, in nature. OSHA has expressed concern over
the quantity and quality of information present in the MSDSs; manufacturers are
required to complete each section, even if the only information conveyed is that
inadequate testing has been done.
207 D: DEVELOPMENT OF A CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN
As required by OSHA’s Lab Standard, each laboratory must have a CHP that
provides written statements of work practices, procedures, and policies intended
to reduce the potential for employee exposure to hazardous chemicals. The CHP
must be made available to all employees. The Lab Standard is a performance-
oriented standard that can be readily changed to address the current needs of the
laboratory personnel; such flexibility facilitates compliance, despite the complexity
and diversity of tasks performed in the laboratory. The CHP must identify:
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1) standard operating procedures (SOPs), relevant to safety and health, for
activities involving use of hazardous chemicals. Each SOP must identify:
the exact nature of the hazard, what safety procedures are established to
eliminate or reduce the hazard, what personal protective clothing and
equipment are needed to protect the employee, what immediate steps
will be taken in the event of an emergency or spill, and what steps will
be taken to remedy the situation afterwards, such as decontamination of
a spill. SOPs should provide procedures for: handling highly specific
reactive chemicals; operating equipment whose use poses potential haz-
ards, malfunction, or repair; handling ionizing and nonionizing radia-
tion; handling compressed and high pressure gases; and working with
extremely low or high temperatures.
2) criteria used to determine when additional controls are needed to re-
duce potential personnel exposure, particularly when highly toxic mate-
rials are used. Provision must be made for additional protection when a
project involves use of highly toxic or hazardous components, reproduc-
tive toxins, or carcinogens. Such protection can include isolating the
work area, limiting personnel assigned to the project, providing special
PPE, requiring decontamination steps, outlining special waste consider-
ations, and providing special emergency safety equipment and contain-
ment devices.
3) circumstances under which certain laboratory procedures require prior
approval of the supervisor
4) procedures for medical surveillance and consultation when an exposure
is suspected, including an exposure assessment
5) procedures for monitoring for any substance regulated by OSHA, if there
is reason to believe that exposure levels exceed the action level, or, in
the absence of an action level, the PEL level
6) provisions for maintaining individual employee records of exposure moni-
toring, medical consultations, and evaluations
7) provisions for personnel training and information
8) procedures for evaluating engineering controls, such as fume hoods, to
verify proper functioning
9) identification and maintenance of emergency handling equipment, such
as fire extinguishers, eye washes, safety showers, fire alarms, etc.
10) measures taken to ensure PPE is functioning correctly
11) emergency response and remediation procedures
12) the Chemical Hygiene Officer who will develop and implement the CHP,
and other individuals responsible for implementing any portion of it,
including phone numbers
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13) procedures for storing materials safely. Issues addressed in this section
should include classes of chemicals and segregation to ensure compat-
ibility, expected lifetime of chemicals in general, special cases where
degradation is common (e.g., picric acid and peroxide formers), and
flammability storage issues. Under the Lab Standard, MSDSs must be
maintained and labels on incoming hazardous materials must not be
removed or defaced.
14) any other issues, such as individual work practices, attire, electrical
hazards, and housekeeping, that affect safety in the workplace
There are many references available to assist chemists in preparing SOPs for the
CHP. Information in MSDSs is particularly useful for identifying hazards and safe
levels of exposure. Many hazardous materials listed in 29 CFR 1910.1000, Table Z,
are routinely used in pesticide analytical laboratories. The levels and standards in
Subpart Z are an excellent reference for laboratory personnel for preparing SOPs.
A comparison of the odor threshold to the TLV or PEL values is invaluable infor-
mation in indicating quickly what practices and controls must be in place when
working with certain hazardous materials. Often information presented in an MSDS
has legal authority and accordingly is an excellent reference. However, according
to 29 CFR 1910.1450 (a)(2)(c), the Lab Standard supersedes the Hazard Commu-
nication Standard for laboratory operations; more restrictive limits of exposure
may be established in the CHP than are established in the MSDS.
Monitoring is conducted to establish the level to which employees are exposed.
The Lab Standard requires that engineering or administrative controls be in place
to protect chemists from excessive exposure to hazardous materials. For example,
one of the most effective engineering controls is proper ventilation and fume
hoods. If necessary, controls may extend to the temporary re-assignment of per-
sonnel outside the hazard area. In the case of absence or inefficiency of these
controls, PPE must be used to protect the chemists; examples include respirators,
special gloves, goggles, nonpermeable lab coats, etc.
The bibliography in Section 207 G lists government documents and sources, as
well as other publications on safety.
207 E: RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INDIVIDUAL CHEMIST
Every employee working in a laboratory must comply with the agency/company
CHP. Each employee must be familiar with safety requirements for working in the
laboratory and must adhere to them; each must handle or process all chemicals
safely; and each must wear any safety gear and PPE needed to perform laboratory
operations safely. Laboratory employees are ultimately responsible for:
1) identifying unsafe or unhealthy situations that exist in the laboratory
and reporting such to a supervisor and to the person responsible for
the safety program
2) complying with any safety standards applicable to the employee’s job
performance
3) developing an awareness of activities that may affect the safety of self,
fellow workers, and the general public
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4) reporting all accidents, injuries, unsafe incidents, or property damage that
occur in the workplace
In order to identify unsafe conditions in the laboratory, employees must make
hazard determinations for all materials handled there, based upon available scien-
tific information and information found in MSDSs. The ultimate responsibility for
a safe working environment rests with each employee.
207 F: ROLE OF TRAINING
OSHA stresses employee training in all their standards as the key to reducing
hazards in the workplace. To be effective, laboratory safety training should be
tailored to the specific needs of each laboratory. Situations often vary from one
facility to the next, and even among the various laboratory operations within the
same facility.
Supervisors are often the most knowledgeable about activities within each labora-
tory and are responsible for training all employees on proper work practices to
safely perform laboratory tasks. Safety and health professionals can train labora-
tory personnel in selection of the proper PPE for each task, maintenance of such
equipment, availability of employee services for prevention and treatment of expo-
sures, procedures to follow in an emergency, and conditions to meet and proce-
dures to follow to improve workplace safety and prevent environmental contami-
nation. Employees must be advised about possible sources of exposure, what ad-
verse health effects may result from exposure, what laboratory practices and engi-
neering controls can reduce hazard and prevent contamination of the environ-
ment, availability of medical surveillance and environmental monitoring, and their
specific responsibilities. An employee who is trained to recognize hazards, and
who understands what work practices, PPE, and controls must be implemented,
ensures a safer laboratory environment.
207 G: BIBLIOGRAPHY
Government or Organizational Materials
“Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards,” Department of Health and Human Services,
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 90-
117, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
For other NIOSH documents, write to NIOSH, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincin-
nati, OH 45226, or call (513) 553-8287. For information on other occupational
safety and health problems, call (800) 35-NIOSH.
For National Safety Council occupational safety and health data sheets on specific
hazardous materials, call (708) 285-1121; for a list of these data sheets, call (800)
621-7619.
To purchase safety standards for laboratory operations, contact National Fire Pro-
tection Association (NFPA), Quincy, MA 02269, (800) 344-3555, or American
National Standards Institute (ANSI), New York, NY, (212) 642-4900.
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Other Publications
Dornhoffer, M.K. (1986) Handling Chemical Carcinogens: A Safety Guide for the Labo-
ratory Researcher, Publication #CSL9-86, Chemsyn Science Laboratories, Lenexa, KS
Ness, S.A. (1991) Air Monitoring for Toxic Exposures—An Integrated Approach, Van
Nostrand Reinhold, New York
Prudent Practices for Handling Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories (1981) National
Research Council, National Academy Press, Washington, DC
Stricoff, R.S., and Walters, D.B. (1990) Laboratory Health and Safety Handbook, Wiley,
New York
Walters, D.B. (1980) Safe Handling of Chemical Carcinogens, Mutagens, Teratogens, and
Highly Toxic Substances, Vols. 1 & 2, Ann Arbor Science, Ann Arbor, MI
Young, J.A., ed. (1991) Improving Safety in the Chemical Laboratory: A Practical Guide,
2nd Ed., Wiley, New York
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208: HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL
All waste generated in pesticide residue analyses must be disposed of properly to
comply with local, state, and Federal statutes. Because each locale is subject to
different statutes, each laboratory must develop an individual program. Spent
solvents and unused reagents generally constitute most laboratory wastes, but other
materials that must be discarded may also be considered hazardous; examples of
the latter include broken mercury thermometers, unused samples containing a
listed or characteristic waste, and contaminated glassware.
It is beyond the purview of the PAM to provide complete directions for hazardous
waste programs; the bibliography in Section 208 G is provided to offer guidance
beyond the bare outline presented here. Each laboratory is encouraged to assign
individuals as Hazardous Waste Managers and to provide appropriate training to
those assigned. The complexities and responsibilities associated with hazardous
waste management demand no less.
The following outline recommends an approach to developing a program suitable
for proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste. In all cases, it must be
supplemented by specific local statutes, be configured to the needs of the indi-
vidual laboratory, and be managed by trained personnel.
208 A: IDENTIFICATION OF WASTE
The first step in developing a hazardous waste disposal program is to determine
what wastes the laboratory discards and which of these are classified as hazardous.
Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) establishes regulations for determination of hazards and
publishes them in Code of Federal Regulations Title 40, Section 261 (40 CFR
261). Those regulations establish that a material is a hazardous waste if:
1) it is not specifically excluded under 40 CFR 261.4.
2) it is listed in 40 CFR 261.30 Subpart D.
3) it exhibits any of the characteristics of a hazardous waste.
4) it is part of a mixture that includes hazardous waste.
The following provides some additional information about these hazardous waste
categories; consult 40 CFR 261 for full details.
Waste Specifically Excluded
Certain categories of waste are specifically excluded from being considered haz-
ardous; examples include domestic sewage and household waste.
Chemicals Listed in 40 CFR 261.30 Subpart D
The following lists are published by EPA in 40 CFR 261.30 Subpart D to define
those chemicals it classifies as hazardous waste:
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F List: Hazardous wastes from nonspecific sources, i.e., generically named
wastes. Many F List solvents are used in pesticide analytical laboratories, e.g.,
“spent halogenated solvents” like methylene chloride and “spent nonhaloge-
nated solvents” like acetone and ethyl ether.
K List: Hazardous waste from specific sources, e.g., “still bottoms from the
distillation of benzyl chloride.” This list does not contain any laboratory
chemicals.
P List: Acute hazardous wastes, specifically named chemicals, e.g., carbon
disulfide and fluorine
U List: Commercial chemical products, specifically named chemicals, e.g.,
acetone and chloroform
P and U Lists contain waste solvents and chemicals and include many solvents used
in residue analyses. Any residue remaining in a container or in an inner lining
removed from a container that previously held the listed waste is also classified as
a hazardous waste, with certain exceptions. All regulated residues, plus any soil,
water, or other debris from spill cleanups, are also treated as hazardous, as are any
formulations in which a chemical from U or P Lists appears as the sole or active
ingredient. The latter category includes primary or working analytical solutions.
Some pesticides are on the P List; e.g., aldicarb, aldrin, dieldrin, dinoseb, endrin,
parathion, and toxaphene are included on the P List and thus classified as acutely
hazardous waste.
Chemicals Exhibiting Hazardous Waste Characteristics
The following characteristics are sufficient to categorize a chemical as hazardous
waste, according to 40 CFR 261.20 Subpart C:
Ignitability. EPA defines any solid, liquid, or gas as ignitable waste if:
1) it is a liquid, other than an aqueous solution containing <24% alcohol by
volume, and has a flash point <60 C (140 F).
2) it is not a liquid and is capable, under standard temperature and pressure,
of causing fire through friction, absorption of moisture, or spontaneous
chemical changes, or, when ignited, burns so vigorously and persistently
that it creates a hazard.
3) it is an ignitable compressed gas.
4) it is an oxidizer as defined in 49 CFR 173.151.
Corrosivity. A solid waste exhibits corrosivity if it is an aqueous waste with a pH <2
or ? 12.5. Nonaqueous wastes are subject to a steel corrosion test to determine
corrosivity.
Reactivity. Solid wastes are considered reactive based on extreme instability and
the tendency to react violently or explode; they are considered to pose a problem
at all stages of the waste management process.
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Toxicity. Hazardous waste is classified as having a “toxicity characteristic” if any
of 40 specific contaminants can be extracted at levels greater than or equal to
those specified in Table I, 40 CFR 261.24 (b), using an extraction procedure
known as the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP). Table I con-
tains mostly pesticides, solvents, and heavy metals that EPA considers potentially
leachable into soils or groundwater as a result of improper management. Items
such as analytical samples, column packing, and extraction solvents are classified
as TCLP waste if any material in Table I is extractable at the regulated levels of
concentration. Examples of pesticides in Table I include 2,4-D, 2,4,5-T, chlordane,
endrin, heptachlor, lindane, methoxychlor, silvex, and toxaphene.
Hazardous Waste Mixtures
In general, mixing hazardous waste with nonhazardous waste causes the entire
volume to be regulated as hazardous waste. Similarly, mixing acutely hazardous
waste with hazardous waste may cause the mixture to be regulated as acutely
hazardous waste.
208 B: CATEGORIZATION OF WASTE GENERATOR
Once wastes are categorized, a determination must be made of what generator
classification the facility meets. The following generator classifications, as defined
by EPA, are based on quantity and categories of waste generated:
1) Large quantity generators, i.e., facilities that generate >1000 kg hazard-
ous waste or >1 kg acutely hazardous waste per month, or that accumu-
late ? 1000 kg hazardous waste on-site
2) Small quantity generators, i.e., those facilities that produce >100 kg but
<1000 kg hazardous waste or <1 kg acutely hazardous waste per month,
or that accumulate <6000 kg hazardous waste or <1 kg acutely hazard-
ous waste at any one time. Most pesticide analytical laboratories are
classified by EPA as small quantity generators because they meet the
first criterion. If the quantity of waste from the P List (acutely hazard-
ous waste) is >1 kg per month, then the laboratory becomes a large
quantity generator.
3) Conditionally exempt small quantity generators, i.e., those that gener-
ate <100 kg hazardous waste or <1 kg acutely hazardous waste per month,
or that accumulate <1000 kg hazardous waste or <1 kg acutely hazard-
ous waste at any one time. Generator status varies from state to state;
i.e., each state may set its own threshold for generator status. It is there-
fore necessary to contact the state environmental agency to obtain copies
of pertinent regulations.
208 C: OBTAINING APPROPRIATE ID NUMBERS
Once the waste generator category is established, the laboratory should contact
the environmental agency of the state in which it is located to obtain both state
and EPA ID numbers.
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208 D: WASTE COLLECTION AND STORAGE PROCEDURES
Laboratory policy should be established to minimize the amount of waste gener-
ated. Where practical and safe, solvents should be recycled by distillation and
chemicals should be shared with other laboratories. Analytical procedures should
be miniaturized when possible to reduce amounts of solvent and chemicals re-
quired. To handle the waste that is generated, laboratory procedures for collec-
tion, segregation, and storage of different categories of waste must be established
and rigorously enforced. Typical operations include:
1) Arrangement for locations and containers in the laboratory. Hazardous
and nonhazardous wastes should be kept segregated during storage to
avoid increasing the volume of waste considered hazardous. Waste chemi-
cals from the P List should be separated from other hazardous waste to
minimize the amount categorized as acutely toxic. Other segregation should
be established for recyclable materials and for wastes with different modes
of disposal.
2) Disposal of waste in drains. If local statutes permit, some water-soluble
waste, e.g., ethanol and methanol, may be poured down a drain. City
pollution control and/or local sanitary sewer district must be contacted to
determine local regulations.
3) Waste storage prior to disposal. Maximum storage times for waste are
dependent on generator classification and distance between laboratory
and waste disposal company. Small quantity generators are allowed to
store hazardous waste for 180 days on-site without a permit. Generators
accumulating waste in containers must comply with Subpart I of 40 CFR
265.170. All storage vessels must be in good condition and labeled “haz-
ardous waste,” and the accumulation start date must be marked on each
container.
208 E: ARRANGEMENT FOR WASTE DISPOSAL
Numerous firms specialize in waste disposal. The regional EPA office and/or the
state environmental office may provide useful information about local waste dis-
posal firms. Some disposal firms provide consulting services that include prepara-
tion of manifests and proper labeling of shipping containers, but the waste gen-
erator is ultimately responsible for verifying accuracy of all labeling and shipping
information. Department of Transportation shipping data and regulations are
published in 49 CFR.
208 F: ADDITIONAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Accurate records must be kept of all waste collection and disposal activities, includ-
ing manifests and biennial waste analysis and exception reports, when required.
All necessary safety procedures (Section 207) must be followed in handling any
hazardous waste.
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208 G: BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Parts 100 to 399, Protection of the Environment
Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards, 3rd ed. (1985) Butterworths, London-Boston
Hazardous Materials, Substances and Wastes Compliance Guide, Hazardous Materials
Publishing Company, 243 West Main St., Kutztown, PA 19530
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to be Potentially Hazardous, NFPA491M (1975) National Fire Protection Association,
470 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02210
Prudent Practices for Handling Hazardous Chemicals in the Laboratory (1981) National
Academy Press, Washington, DC
Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, National Institute of Occupational
Safety and Health, Publications, C-13, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH
45226-1998
U.S. Coast Guard CHRIS Hazardous Chemical Data (1992) U.S. Department of Trans-
portation, Commandant Instruction, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washing-
ton, DC 20402
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