Agilent, 8500-0656, PFTBA sample, 10 g

Agilent PFTBA Mass Spectrometry Tuning Sample is a 10 g supply of perfluorotributylamine for appropriate mass spectrometer tuning procedures. PFTBA generates characteristic ion signals that can be used to assess mass assignment, sensitivity and other performance indicators when a compatible GC/MS system and tune method are configured for this compound. Consistent reference signals are useful for checking instrument behavior during routine preventive maintenance and after service interventions. The product is a chemical tuning material, not a ready-to-install GC capillary column or replacement detector component. Introduce the material through the interface and hardware defined by the relevant instrument method; do not assume that every mass spectrometer accepts the same tuning configuration. Prevent cross-contamination of samples and tune fluid supplies, and store and handle the compound in accordance with its safety data sheet. Track tune performance over time using instrument records rather than relying on a single pass/fail observation. Proper mass calibration and optimization also depend on vacuum condition, source cleanliness and detector operation.