{"id":3051,"date":"2023-10-04T06:02:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T06:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oem.supply\/?p=3051"},"modified":"2023-10-25T04:51:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T04:51:01","slug":"specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Spesifikasi, Helaian Data Keselamatan Bahan lwn GCMS untuk Kualiti Minyak Pati &amp; Bahan Mentah."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ditulis oleh Ts Chem Kelvin Soo, Ahli Kimia Bertauliah Lembaga (IKM) di Malaysia &amp; New Zealand. [...]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Togol Jadual Kandungan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Togol<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#What_are_Specifications\" title=\"What are Specifications?\">What are Specifications?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#What_is_a_Material_Safety_Data_Sheet\" title=\"What is a Material Safety Data Sheet\">What is a Material Safety Data Sheet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#What_is_GCMS\" title=\"What is GCMS?\">What is GCMS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#Daily_use_of_Mass_Spectrometry\" title=\"Daily use of Mass Spectrometry\">Daily use of Mass Spectrometry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#Why_Specification_MSDS_vs_GCMS\" title=\"Why Specification, MSDS? vs GCMS?\">Why Specification, MSDS? vs GCMS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#How_to_understand_GCMS_Data\" title=\"How to understand GCMS Data? \">How to understand GCMS Data? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#What_can_we_understand_from_the_report\" title=\"What can we understand from the report?\">What can we understand from the report?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#Problem_with_GCMS_Validation_Cost\" title=\"Problem with GCMS? (Validation Cost)\">Problem with GCMS? (Validation Cost)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#Argument_Validation_is_NOT_Required\" title=\"Argument Validation is NOT Required?\">Argument Validation is NOT Required?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#Is_this_a_measure_of_Quality\" title=\"Is this a measure of Quality?\">Is this a measure of Quality?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#Does_this_tally_with_the_Specification_for_the_amount_of_compound_ww_in_the_product_being_sold\" title=\"Does this tally with the Specification for the amount of compound (%w\/w) in the product being sold?\">Does this tally with the Specification for the amount of compound (%w\/w) in the product being sold?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#Why_are_both_reports_slightly_different\" title=\"Why are both reports slightly different?\">Why are both reports slightly different?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#Will_the_concentrations_ever_exceed_100\" title=\"Will the concentrations ever exceed 100%\">Will the concentrations ever exceed 100%<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#Detection_of_Adulteration\" title=\"Detection of Adulteration?\">Detection of Adulteration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#Detection_of_Pesticides\" title=\"Detection of Pesticides?\">Detection of Pesticides?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#Presence_of_Carrier_Oil\" title=\"Presence of Carrier Oil?\">Presence of Carrier Oil?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#Why_do_companies_use_these_reports\" title=\"Why do companies use these reports?\">Why do companies use these reports?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Kesimpulan\">Kesimpulan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/specifications-vs-gcms-quality-of-essential-oil\/#BIG_DATA_SOURCING_FROM_REPUTABLE_SUPPLIERS_AROUND_THE_WORLD\" title=\"BIG DATA SOURCING FROM REPUTABLE SUPPLIERS AROUND THE WORLD!\">BIG DATA SOURCING FROM REPUTABLE SUPPLIERS AROUND THE WORLD!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Specifications\"><\/span>What are Specifications?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LAVENDER-OIL-BULGARIA-Specs-1400x800.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3113\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Product specifications are detailed descriptions of a product&#8217;s characteristics, components, and processes. They provide information for manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, and consumers to understand a product&#8217;s features and capabilities. This includes dimensions, materials used, safety standards, performance metrics, warranty information, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Product specifications are crucial for marketing and advertising. Retailers use them to highlight attractive features, while advertisers emphasize benefits over competitors. This creates a distinction between similar products, helping customers make informed purchase decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Product specifications are vital documents for developing and selling goods or services. They provide critical information, ensuring quality standards are met and consumer interests are satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Material_Safety_Data_Sheet\"><\/span>What is a Material Safety Data Sheet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in the context of Essential Oils is to provide information about the <strong>chemical composition<\/strong>, associated hazards, and safety precautions for handling and storing any essential oils. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It informs users of the potential risks associated with using essential oils and provides advice on how best to minimize exposure or avoid any potential adverse reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Its-Lavender-Essential-Oil-1400x800.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3083\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/ms\/lavender-essential-oil-bulgaria\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/lavender-essential-oil-bulgaria\/\">Its Lavender Bulgaria<\/a> essential oil specification sheet, keep in mind the first 2 chemical names (compounds) Linalyl acetate and Linalool these will be the major compounds found in Lavender Bulgaria essential oils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be alarmed at the Classification According to GHS: Hazardous, Skin Irritant, Eye Irritant. Each compound in its purified form can have these issues <strong>even salt (sodium chloride) a household cooking ingredient is toxic, as well as an irritant to the skin and eye<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_GCMS\"><\/span>What is GCMS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GCMS stands for Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. It&#8217;s a powerful technique that analyzes complex mixtures in various samples like food, pharmaceuticals, and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GC-MS system combines gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS). GC separates compounds based on volatility and polarity, while MS identifies compounds by molecular weight and chemical properties. GC-MS can identify unknown compounds or quantify known substances in a sample using a reference stand for validation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially compounds that burn well and are usually volatile (gas state) are detected well, via GCMS. We will not be covering the detectors used in this article nor the difference between LCMS for more join<a href=\"http:\/\/its-edu.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Its Edutainment Course<\/a> on GCMS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daily_use_of_Mass_Spectrometry\"><\/span>Daily use of Mass Spectrometry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tsa-swab-1400x800.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3116\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have come across the utilization of a mass spectrometry machine, when your hands, body, luggage is swabbed at the airport, to detect narcotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Specification_MSDS_vs_GCMS\"><\/span>Why Specification, MSDS? vs GCMS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By combining the declared specifications and MSDS of chemical constituents we can use GCMS to validate some of the chemical composition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifications and MSDS are in fact documents used to ensure consistency and expected quality, from suppliers to manufacturers.  <br>When a company seeks compensation due to lower-quality goods delivered the specification and MSDS are the reference points and grounds for argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifications and MSDS are almost like promises given to customers on the product being delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_understand_GCMS_Data\"><\/span>How to understand GCMS Data? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/qualityreports.sourcetoyou.com\/2021\/02\/Lavender+210396.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/qualityreports.sourcetoyou.com\/2021\/02\/Lavender+210396.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a> is an example of a GCMS Report from a popular essential oil product a customer purchased a while back and another report from another brand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revive-eo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-Cinnamon-Bark-Oil-1337.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.revive-eo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-Cinnamon-Bark-Oil-1337.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EO<\/a>. (reports are hosted on their own company&#8217;s respective server, and were found by google). We took 2 reports for comparisons to check for noticable differences if any<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reports are similar in nature and likely to have used the same testing protocol we will call &#8220;recipe&#8221;, we will use both the reports and a peer-reviewed article in this example, for this explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each number represents a peak. The peak represents the time, in minutes, when the machine detected this compound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both reports are clean, indicating a highly optimized separation of chemicals with minimal overlap. The analysis execution seems good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_we_understand_from_the_report\"><\/span>What can we understand from the report?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The presence of compounds in this example let&#8217;s look at Linalool and Linalyl acetate.<br>Notice that in both reports RT (retention time) is 23mins for Linalool and 33.3mins for Linalyl acetate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Problem_with_GCMS_Validation_Cost\"><\/span>Problem with GCMS? (Validation Cost)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Validation &amp; quantification of each compound requires a set standard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These standards are high-purity chemicals that are VERY expensive due to the purity and validation of the standard.<br>1mL of Linalool is RM908 and 100mg ~ (0.1mL) of Linalyl acetate RM419.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"3081\" src=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/linalool-1400x800.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3081\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"3082\" src=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/linalyl-acetate-1400x800.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3082\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sigmaaldrich.com\/MY\/en\/search\/pepper-extract?focus=products&amp;page=1&amp;perpage=30&amp;sort=relevance&amp;term=pepper%20extract&amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SigmaAldrich<\/a> (Standards Supplier)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GCMS with multiple peaks\/result as per the specification sheet would require an individual standard to be used at every peak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To verify what is observed an analytical grade of linalool is tested with an expected retention time of 23mins. As the amount analysed can be calculated the area below 23mins is used to quantify the amount present. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Argument_Validation_is_NOT_Required\"><\/span>Argument Validation is NOT Required?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all analytical techniques best practice is to always execute validation, this eliminates all doubts in terms of protocol, technique, and equipment failure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GCMS are robust pieces of equipment but are subject to the deterioration of numerous consumables and parts. Similar to a very expensive car. You could just serviced the car but it doesn&#8217;t mean it will not fail right after service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myscentedoils.com\/now-essential-oils-reviews\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/myscentedoils.com\/now-essential-oils-reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a> is an example of an individual using peak areas to &#8220;quantify&#8221; the amount of compounds present without validation solely based on peak base area, this is not recommended. He does identify compounds that are usually not seen there again I would opt to validate as mass spec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_this_a_measure_of_Quality\"><\/span>Is this a measure of Quality?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In our opinion No, as the quantities (amount) of the compounds are not established. e.g. how many mg\/mL of Linalool is present. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Report states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Based on the compounds present, the conclusion is drawn that the sample is authentic <em>Lavandula augutifolia<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assumptions would be the types and amount of chemical compounds present to represent authentic <em>Lavandula augutifolia<\/em>, real problem here is the extraction methods. <br>For the sake of argument and completeness, lavender extraction methods typically involve steam distillation. However, employing supercritical CO2 or ethanol as solvents could yield a different profile and potentially introduce other compounds that are still authentic to <em>Lavandula augutifolia<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What this partially identifies are the compounds present ONLY, an oversimplification of quality. <br>A peer-reviewed research paper here goes into depth about how even ISO 11024 guidance testing documents for essential oils may not be sufficient to test for quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_this_tally_with_the_Specification_for_the_amount_of_compound_ww_in_the_product_being_sold\"><\/span>Does this tally with the Specification for the amount of compound (%w\/w) in the product being sold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We use a product we own as an example. A GCMS as above would show the presence of these 2 compounds, but not quantify the amounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example:  Its Lavender Bulgaria<br>Linalyl acetate 25 &#8211; 50% w\/w<br>Linalool 25 &#8211; 50% w\/w<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The totals for percentage tally above 100%? Yes as these specifications have a range of tolerance, due to the nature of natural products being different from batch to batch. <br>The specification sets the acceptable range for our procured products. Factors considered are efficacy, function, and expected occurrence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_both_reports_slightly_different\"><\/span>Why are both reports slightly different?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first report could show more peaks. Both reports are similar in terms of the detected compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_the_concentrations_ever_exceed_100\"><\/span>Will the concentrations ever exceed 100%<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the methods of testing and calculation, they will never exceed 100% w\/w.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detection_of_Adulteration\"><\/span>Detection of Adulteration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, modern technology allows the addition of highly purified chemicals to enhance key peaks responsible for smells or taste, also known as Natural Identicals, which would be difficult to ascertain solely using GCMS if they were added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To truly identify adulteration in cooperation with testing chirality (optical rotation) not done here and isotope analysis measurement of C12 and C13. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detection_of_Pesticides\"><\/span>Detection of Pesticides?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, some only (75% detection rate out of a sample of 276). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most effective method as stated in the paper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurl-pesticides.eu\/library\/docs\/srm\/Eprw08_GcmsLcmsPoster.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eurl-pesticides.eu\/library\/docs\/srm\/Eprw08_GcmsLcmsPoster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CRL for Pesticide Residues using Single Residue Methods<\/a> is LCMS\/MS with a hit rate of 90%+. Note the double ms\/ms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Presence_of_Carrier_Oil\"><\/span>Presence of Carrier Oil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Only carrier oils that do not have fatty acid (-free) will be detected by this testing protocol. <br>The preferred method to test fatty acid-containing oils would be LCMS (Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing free fatty acids into the GCMS will yield questionable results and can spoil the GC Column, there are specific columns just to test free fatty acids for GC, which would result in an additional report to be generated with a different &#8220;recipe&#8221; of analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GCMS is not the preferred method to test for fractionated coconut oil or Medium Chain Triglycerides which are the most common carrier oil for Essential Oils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_companies_use_these_reports\"><\/span>Why do companies use these reports?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Validate a portion of the specification sheet, in this case, Linalool and Linalyl acetate being present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This test method does not identify spiking using natural identical nor carrier oils high in fatty acids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Kesimpulan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In our opinion, there may be bias as we also sell essential oils. GCMS alone is not an effective Quality measurement tool. Customers need reports that are clear, rather than complicated chromatograms that require validation from certified Chemists or Pharmacists in Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specification &amp; MSDS make the most sense, providing consumers with information on the expected composition in each product.<br>Resulting in brands delivering on their promised chemical composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the minimum &amp; maximum amount of compound present, we can determine the functionality, and reliability and provide correct advice to our customers on how to use our products and essential oils. Thus quality is derived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testing GCMS in the way above just detects the presence of expected compounds in a sample.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example of It&#8217;s Declarations and Specifications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/oem.supply\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LAVENDER-OIL-BULGARIA-Specs-1400x800.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3113\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/its-edu.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More about Quality @ Its Edutainment (Free)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull wp-duotone-094850-f9644e-3\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:48px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:48px;padding-left:48px;min-height:66vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-335\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pd.w.org\/2021\/12\/12261b91fba359867.64939140.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7206f975 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:100px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0px;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BIG_DATA_SOURCING_FROM_REPUTABLE_SUPPLIERS_AROUND_THE_WORLD\"><\/span>BIG DATA SOURCING FROM REPUTABLE SUPPLIERS AROUND THE WORLD!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6447b855 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0px;text-transform:uppercase\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" style=\"padding-top:24px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:48px\">Meneroka<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by Ts Chem Kelvin Soo, Board Certified Chemist (IKM) in Malaysia &amp; New Zealand. What are Specifications? Product specifications are detailed descriptions of a product&#8217;s characteristics, components, and processes. They provide information for manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, and consumers to understand a product&#8217;s features and capabilities. 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