Pentachlorobenzene Reference Materials

Ensure Accurate Residue Analysis with High-Purity Pentachlorobenzene Reference Materials

Pentachlorobenzene PeCB is a critical component for laboratories focused on food and environmental analysis. As a persistent organic pollutant, PeCB requires precise monitoring to comply with stringent regulatory limits. HPC Standards GmbH offers high-purity Pentachlorobenzene reference materials, tested to meet international quality standards. Trust our expertise to deliver reliable and accurate residue analysis for your laboratory needs.

Product	Catalog No./ CAS No.	Quantity	Price
Pentachlorobenzene solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Acetonitrile	678453 608-93-5	1X1ML	Please log in.
Pentachlorobenzene solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Cyclohexane	680124 608-93-5	1X1ML	Please log in.
Pentachlorobenzene solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Methanol	689206 608-93-5	1X5ML	Please log in.
Pentachlorobenzene	690158 608-93-5	1X500MG	Please log in.

High-purity reference materials for accurate residue analysis in food and environmental samples.

Overview

Pentachlorobenzene (PeCB) is a chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C₆HCl₅. It consists of a benzene ring substituted with five chlorine atoms. PeCB is a known persistent organic pollutant (POP) and has been banned globally by the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants since 2009.

Uses

Historically, PeCB was used as an intermediate in the manufacture of pesticides, particularly the fungicide pentachloronitrobenzene. It was also a component in mixtures of chlorobenzenes added to products containing polychlorinated biphenyls to reduce viscosity and has been used as a fire retardant.

Regulatory

PeCB is classified as a persistent organic pollutant, which allows for accumulation in the food chain. It has been banned in the European Union since 2002 and is restricted under the Stockholm Convention.

Monitoring

Monitoring PeCB levels is crucial for ensuring compliance with regulatory limits in food and environmental samples. Laboratories rely on high-purity reference materials to achieve accurate residue analysis.

Health Impact

Human Toxicity

PeCB is toxic to humans, with a lethal dose (LD₅₀) of 1080 mg/kg for rats and 1175 mg/kg for mice. Exposure can lead to various health issues, necessitating strict safety measures.

Environmental Impact

Effects on Wildlife

PeCB is very toxic to aquatic organisms. It decomposes on heating or burning, releasing toxic and corrosive fumes, including hydrogen chloride. Combustion can also result in the formation of polychlorinated dibenzodioxins ("dioxins") and polychlorinated dibenzofurans.

Safety Measures

Handling PeCB requires strict adherence to safety protocols to prevent exposure and environmental contamination. Appropriate precautionary statements include P210, P240, P241, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301+P312, P330, P370+P378, P391, and P501.

Analytical Standards

HPC Standards GmbH provides high-purity reference materials for Pentachlorobenzene, ensuring accurate and reliable residue analysis. Our products meet international quality requirements and the highest industrial standards, making them essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis.

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