【PCB Analysis】The disposal deadline for PCB waste is approaching.

We provide support for proper disposal. We can accommodate measurements using mass spectrometers such as GC/HRMS for PCB-containing coatings.

What is PCB? PCB stands for Polychlorinated Biphenyl, which is an artificially created chemical substance that is primarily oily in nature. It is characterized by its difficulty to dissolve in water, high boiling point, resistance to thermal decomposition, non-flammability, and high electrical insulation properties. Additionally, due to its chemically stable nature, it has been used in various applications such as insulating oil for electrical equipment, heat transfer fluids in heat exchangers, and non-carbon paper. However, due to its property of easily dissolving in fats, it gradually accumulates in the body and has been reported to cause various symptoms. As a result, both its production and import are currently prohibited. PCB-containing coatings It is known that PCB was added as a plasticizer in some chlorinated rubber-based paints. These paints were used for coating steel structures such as bridges and buildings during the period of rapid economic growth, and now, these structures are at a point where repairs or renovations are needed. In October 2019, the "Measurement Methods for Low Concentration PCB Containing Waste (4th Edition)" was published by the Ministry of the Environment, which specifies that the analysis method is limited to measurements using mass spectrometers such as GC/HRMS.

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