Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) present in the interiors of car by using GCMS/MS with static and dynamic headspace

Inside the car, sources of VOCs are air fresheners, paints, adhesives, air conditioners, plastic and leather materials etc. Exposure of VOCs may increase risk of cancer, damage to liver, kidney and central nervous system. The extent and nature of the effect on health will depend on many factors including level and duration of exposure. Some of the potential VOCs were measured by Shimadzu GCMS-TQ8040 equipped with HS-20 Loop (Static) and Trap (Dynamic) headspace sampler and by using Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM) mode to obtain reliable analytical data.