Rapid Estimation of Chlorpyrifos in Feed Samples using Gas Chromatograph- Micro Electron Capture Detector (GC-µECD)


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Authors

  • S. B. N. Rao National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Adugodi, Bangalore
  • K S Prasad Retired
  • Athira Thomas
  • Jenita M Tellis
  • M. A. Pavan Kumar
  • Naveen B Devaraju
  • C. C. Chethankumari

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijan.v42i2.

Keywords:

Chloropyrifos , Gas Chromatograph-Electron Capture Detector, Feeds, QuEChERS

Abstract

In this research paper, we have standardized  a rapid method for estimation of chlorpyrifos residues in feed samples using Gas Chromatograph- Micro Electron Capture Detector(GC-µECD). The extraction method used for this study was QuEChERS viz. quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged and safe. Validation was done by performing the following parameters; Linearity, Limit of detection (LOD), Limit of quantification (LOQ), Matrix effect and Recovery percentage. A regression equation with  regression coefficient (r2) of  0.9913 was obtained indicating excellent linearity.  LOD and LOQ of the method were obtained as 0.1 mg/L and 0.4 mg/L respectively. Recovery percentage of the spiked concentration 0.1 ppm was obtained as 85.7% and for 0.5 ppm it was 77.7%. The method qualified the required parameters for analysis of chloropyriphos in the different classes of feeds.

Author Biography

  • S. B. N. Rao, National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Adugodi, Bangalore

    Animal Nutrition Division

    Principal Scientist

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20-06-2025

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15-09-2025

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Non-Ruminants

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S. B. N. Rao, Prasad, K. S., Athira Thomas, Jenita M Tellis, M. A. Pavan Kumar, Naveen B Devaraju, & C. C. Chethankumari. (2025). Rapid Estimation of Chlorpyrifos in Feed Samples using Gas Chromatograph- Micro Electron Capture Detector (GC-µECD). Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition, 42(2). https://doi.org/10.56093/ijan.v42i2.