Skip to content
Log in

SWGFEX Type C interferent list

A documented list maintained by the Scientific Working Group for Fire and Explosion Investigation (and continued by OSAC) of substrates known to produce GC-MS patterns that can meet E1618 classification criteria. Includes polypropylene, polyurethane foam, SBR rubber, asphalt, and PVC plasticisers.

Explained in

Related terms

4-Vinylcyclohexene (4-VCH)Alkene triplet patternBackground subtractionComparison (control) samplePrincipal component analysis (PCA)PyrolysisSubstrate interferentType C interferent (E1618)Unresolved complex mixture (UCM)

Your journey to becoming a forensic professional starts here.

Practice with mock tests, learn from structured notes, and get your questions answered by a global forensic community, all in one place.

Continue learningCreate Your Account