Extraction and Analysis of Disperse Dyes from Colored Polyester Single Fibers Using Liquid Chromatography/Linear Ion Trap Tandem Mass Spectrometry.
Nine disperse dyes extracted from colored polyester threads and single fibers of manufactory-supplied textiles by using centrifugal filtration were analyzed using liquid chromatography/linear ion trap tandem mass spectrometry (LC/LIT-MS(n)). Based on diode array detector data, dimethylformamide (DMF) was found to be a more effective extraction solvent than acetonitrile/water (4:3, v/v) or methanol/water (1:1, v/v) mixtures. The precursor, [M+H](+) ions, were detected for the dyes extracted using DMF. The MS(2) and MS(3) spectra also matched those of the standard disperse dyes. Without relying on comparison clothes, disperse dyes extracted from the single fibers (5 mm in length) were successfully identified by LC/LIT-MS(n) and the custom-built database.
Criminal Investigation Laboratory, Shimane Prefectural Police H.Q.
Takao
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Kato
Yasuhiro
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Suzuki
Makoto
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Handa