Organic compounds have been of increasing concern as contaminants in our water systems due to their potential toxicity. Triclosan is commonly used in products such as toothpaste, make-up, and hand sanitizers. Additionally, it could affect the potency of antimicrobial agents. We need to learn more about the presence of Triclosan and related compounds in our environment. The use of Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry is often used for the detection and quantification of organic waste-water contaminants (OWC's) in water. This method first requires an initial sample preparation such as liquid-liquid extraction. We will present our findings comparing the use of Solid Phase Microfilm Extraction (SPME) to EPA method 3510c for the quantification of Triclosan in the absence and presence of other OWC's.

Comparison of SPME to liquid-liquid extraction for the GC-MS determination of triclosan in water contaminated with OWC's

245th National Meeting (2013)

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