Parameter

Biometric and anamnestic parameters and substances or groups of substances that describe either the basic physiological state or toxic or carcinogenic conditions.

The parameters are determined during sampling or afterwards. Both the sampling and the subsequent analysis of the samples are carried out in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Standard Operating Procedures.

• Metals

  Eighty percent of all elements on earth are metals
• Nonmetals

  Only eighteen elements in the periodic table
• Biometry

  Biometric and anamnestic parameters that characterise the samples investigated
• Organometallic compounds

  Organic substances with at least one metall atom
• Chlorohydrocarbons

  Group of organic compounds with at least one covalently bonded chlorine atom
• DDT and metabolites

  Toxic and persistent organochloropesticide
• Hexachlorocyclohexane

  Several isomeric compounds among the group of chlorinated hydrocarbons
• Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

  Group of organic compounds with at least three condensed six-membered rings
• Phthalates and substitutes

  General-purpose plasticizers for PVC and other polymers
• Bisphenol A

  Commercially important precursor of polymers like polycarbonates and epoxy resins
• Biocides and plant protection products

  Chemical agents against harmful organisms and for plant protection
• Per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds

  Organic compounds which are fully (per-) or partially (poly-) fluorinated
• Polycyclic musks

  Class of synthetic fragrances
• Alkylphenol compounds

  Class of non-ionic surfactants and their degradation products
• Stable Isotopes

  Atoms of one element with different weights
• N-alkyl-pyrrolidones

   
• Flame Retardants

  Flame retardants reduce the flammability of objects
• Parabens

  Preservatives in food and cosmetics
• UV-Filter and antioxidants

  Proctection for humans and products
• Perchlorate

  Salts of perchloric acid
• Fragrances

  Fragrances are used in many different products
• Siloxanes

  Cyclic methylsiloxanes with persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic properties in the environment
• Supplementary parameters

  Additional information for the interpretation of contamination data
• Pharmaceuticals

   
• Mycotoxins