3-Monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) esters and glycidyl esters (GE) are formed as by-products during the refining of edible oils. In the human body, they react to form the known toxins 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and glycidol. The 3-MCPD SamplePrepSolutions automates the determination of 3-MCPD, Glycidol, and 2-MCPD through various methods, including:

• ISO 18363-1, AOCS Cd 29c-13, and DGF C-VI 18 (10)
  These are the most frequently used methods world-wide. In an international round robin organized by the DGF in 2023, the maximum DGF-score of 2 was achieved using the GERSTEL 3-MCPD SamplePrepSolution.

• ISO 18363-4 | Zwagerman-Overmann method
  This method offers faster analysis and relies on isotope dilution for improved quality control without the need for evaporation or centrifugation.