Journal Published Online: 01 January 1994
Volume 39, Issue 1

Extraction and Analysis of Low Molecular Weight Alcohols and Acetone from Fire Debris Using Passive Headspace Concentration

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Passive headspace concentration was utilized for recovering methanol, ethanol, isopropanol and acetone from materials commonly found in fire debris. Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection was used for screening the extracts, followed by Gas Chromatography/Ion Trap Detection to confirm the presence of an alcohol or acetone with mass spectra.

Author Information

Phelps, JL
Division of State Fire Marshal, Fire and Arson Laboratory, Havana, FL
Chasteen, CE
Division of State Fire Marshal, Fire and Arson Laboratory, Havana, FL
Render, MM
Division of State Fire Marshal, Fire and Arson Laboratory, Havana, FL
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Stock #: JFS13585J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13585J