Investigation of formalin and ethepon in some fruits of three local markets of Mymensingh district using gas chromatograph

Authors

  • MA Islam Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202
  • ME Haque Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202
  • MK Hossain Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202
  • MS Hossen Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v13i1.28704

Keywords:

Formalin, Ethepon, Gas Chromatography, Fruits

Abstract

The presence of formalin and ethepon was investigated in some fruits viz. Apple, Banana and Mango collected from three local markets viz. Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) KR Market, BAU Shesh More market and Notun Bazar of Mymensingh Sadar. Samples were analyzed by gas chromatograph coupled with flame ionization detector. Data were tested in indentical condition with proper calibration of the instrument. Of the samples, 67 percent were free from both chemicals. About 10 ppm formalin was detected in the apple samples of BAU Shesh More. In contrast, 32 ppm ethepon was quantified in the banana samples of BAU KR market.

J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 13(1): 7-12, June 2015

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MA Islam, Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202



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Published

2016-07-14

How to Cite

Islam, M., Haque, M., Hossain, M., & Hossen, M. (2016). Investigation of formalin and ethepon in some fruits of three local markets of Mymensingh district using gas chromatograph. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, 13(1), 7–12. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v13i1.28704

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Crop Science

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