Quantitative analysis of pesticides and mycotoxins in cannabis flower as defined by Pennsylvania state regulations
A single instrument solution for an efficient return-on-investment
Key features of SCIEX Triple Quad 6500+ system for cannabis analysis
- Single injection to help meet Pennsylvania’s pesticide and mycotoxin regulations in cannabis flower, done entirely in electrospray ionization (ESI)1
- Method performance demonstrated in cannabis flower extracts fortified at or below Pennsylvania’s required reporting limits1
- Isotopic internal standards to correct for matrix effects across multiple matrices
- Quick and easy acquisition method creation using the SCIEX vMethod Application
- Technical support and expertise online through SCIEX Now learning hub and via onsite training with cannabis experts
Example data
Example chromatograms of methyl parathion, chlorfenapyr and cyfluthrin, compounds typically analyzed by gas chromatography mass spectrometry or atmospheric pressure chemical ionization, are shown here to demonstrate the sensitivity of electrospray ionization (ESI) on the SCIEX Triple Quad 6500+ system. Captan is shown as an example of sensitivity and stability because it is known to be easily hydrolyzed.
Figure 1. Unfortified cannabis flower (top left in each set) followed by five replicate extractions of fortified cannabis flower. * pyrethins were fortified at the Pennsylvania limit1 of 0.05 ppm.
Figure 1. Unfortified cannabis flower (top left in each set) followed by five replicate extractions of fortified cannabis flower (continued). # cyfluthrin isomers are summed for a total concentration.
Table 1. The SCIEX Triple Quad 6500+ system can meet or exceed all the Pennsylvania pesticide1 and mycotoxin testing limits (µg/g or ppm) in cannabis flower summarized below.
Link to:
-> Learning hub
-> SCIEX Now
-> Cannabis testing
