VF-5 Pesticides

VF-5 Pesticides column

Agilent VF-5 Pesticides GC Columns

The Agilent J&W VF-5 Pesticides column is engineered for the sensitive and reliable determination of trace-level pesticide residues across food, environmental, and agricultural matrices. Built on a highly inert low-polarity phase, this column enhances analyte recovery, peak symmetry, and detection accuracy—making it exceptionally well-suited for both ECD and MS-based workflows.

Each VF-5 Pesticides column undergoes rigorous individual testing with key pesticide compounds, including demanding analytes such as endrin and aldrin. This ensures consistent performance, minimized breakdown, and dependable retention behavior in challenging multi-residue methods. Its optimized inertness reduces analyte interaction and active-site adsorption, allowing laboratories to achieve improved sensitivity and repeatability across a wide range of pesticide classes.

As an authorized distributor of Agilent GC columns, Chrom Tech provides VF-5 Pesticides as a robust, application-specific solution for laboratories performing routine screening, trace-level quantitation, and regulatory pesticide analysis.
Key Definitions â–¸
VF-5 Pesticides
A highly inert low-polarity GC column optimized for multi-residue pesticide analysis. VF-5 Pesticides enhances sensitivity and peak symmetry for trace-level detection in both ECD and MS workflows.
ECD Detection
Electron Capture Detection (ECD) is a highly sensitive GC detection method for electronegative compounds such as halogenated pesticides. The inertness of the VF-5 Pesticides column improves ECD response and reduces analyte degradation.
Endrin and Aldrin Breakdown Test
A stringent QC test used to verify column inertness and stability. Agilent individually tests each VF-5 Pesticides column with these challenging pesticides to ensure consistent performance and minimal analyte breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions â–¸
Why is VF-5 Pesticides recommended for trace-level pesticide analysis?
VF-5 Pesticides offers exceptional inertness that minimizes analyte loss and peak tailing, resulting in improved sensitivity for trace-level residue analysis. Its performance is validated with challenging compounds such as endrin and aldrin to ensure predictable and reproducible results.
Is VF-5 Pesticides suitable for both ECD and MS detection?
Yes. The high inertness and low bleed of VF-5 Pesticides make it ideal for both Electron Capture Detection (ECD) and Mass Spectrometry (MS) workflows, ensuring excellent response and minimal interference for sensitive pesticide analytes.
Why does Agilent test every VF-5 Pesticides column with endrin and aldrin?
Endrin and aldrin are sensitive indicators of column activity and thermal stability. By individually testing each column, Agilent ensures that every VF-5 Pesticides column meets strict performance criteria and delivers consistent, high-quality results.