DB-EUPAH

DB-EUPAH column

Agilent DB-EUPAH GC Columns

Agilent J&W DB-EUPAH columns are engineered to meet the stringent analytical requirements for all 16 EU-regulated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These columns provide exceptional selectivity for complex PAH mixtures, delivering the high-resolution separation needed to identify and quantify isomeric compounds that frequently co-elute on standard GC phases. Their optimized stationary phase chemistry ensures accurate, interference-free results for both routine monitoring and regulatory compliance testing.

DB-EUPAH columns offer superior resolution of challenging PAH isomer groups such as benzo(b), benzo(j), and benzo(k)fluoranthene—compounds that require finely tuned aromatic selectivity to be reliably differentiated. In addition, their high thermal stability supports accurate analysis of high-boiling, heavy PAHs including dibenzopyrene isomers, which demand both inertness and robust retention behavior for precise quantitation.

As an authorized distributor of Agilent GC columns, Chrom Tech provides DB-EUPAH as a purpose-built solution for laboratories performing EU-driven PAH monitoring, food safety testing, environmental assessments, and high-confidence trace-level PAH profiling.
Key Definitions ▸
DB-EUPAH
A GC column engineered specifically for high-resolution separation of all 16 EU-regulated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). DB-EUPAH delivers enhanced aromatic selectivity and excellent thermal stability for accurate analysis of both light and high-boiling PAHs.
EU-Regulated PAHs
A group of 16 priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons identified by the European Union for environmental and food-safety monitoring. These compounds include benzo(a)pyrene, fluoranthene, benzo(b/j/k)fluoranthene, and dibenzopyrene derivatives, which require specialized chromatographic selectivity for reliable resolution.
PAH Isomer Separation
The chromatographic process of resolving PAH compounds that share identical molecular formulas but differ in ring arrangement. DB-EUPAH is specifically optimized to separate challenging isomers such as benzo(b), benzo(j), and benzo(k)fluoranthene, preventing co-elution and misidentification.
Frequently Asked Questions ▸
What makes DB-EUPAH ideal for EU-regulated PAH analysis?
DB-EUPAH is specifically designed to meet the stringent separation requirements for all 16 EU-regulated PAHs. Its superior aromatic selectivity allows clear resolution of isomers that often co-elute on standard GC phases, ensuring accurate identification and reliable quantitation for compliance testing.
Can DB-EUPAH resolve difficult PAH isomers such as benzo(b), benzo(j), and benzo(k)fluoranthene?
Yes. DB-EUPAH is optimized for resolving structurally similar PAH isomers including benzo(b), benzo(j), and benzo(k)fluoranthene. This prevents co-elution and improves the reliability of PAH profiling in both regulatory and research applications.
Is DB-EUPAH suitable for high-boiling PAHs such as dibenzopyrenes?
Absolutely. DB-EUPAH offers excellent thermal stability and optimized retention characteristics, supporting accurate analysis of high-boiling PAHs such as dibenzopyrene isomers, which require both inertness and robust high-temperature performance for precise quantitation.