Ion chromatographic analysis of corrosive materials in product tampering investigations

Authors
Kaine, LA Jackson, DS Heitkemper, DT
Citation
La. Kaine et al., Ion chromatographic analysis of corrosive materials in product tampering investigations, J FOREN SCI, 44(2), 1999, pp. 413-416
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Tecnology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES
ISSN journal
00221198 → ACNP
Volume
44
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
413 - 416
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-1198(199903)44:2<413:ICAOCM>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Investigations of product tampering cases involving corrosives focus on the cause of extreme pH, and then attempt to determine the source of the conta minant. The application of ion chromatography to several product tampering cases is discussed. Examples include lye in cold medicine, ammonia in milk, and strong acids in eye drops and a food supplement.