PFAS have been shown to cause health issues in humans, which means monitoring environmental solid samples, such as soil and tissue, is critical. This application note details the extraction of 40 spiked PFAS compounds from soil and tissue following EPA Method 1633. The automated extraction was less than 10 minutes per sample and yielded acceptable recoveries and RSDs without carryover in the system. The EDGE PFAS is an ideal option for laboratories that want to automate their PFAS extractions of solid samples.
Progress with Alternative Solvents for SIFT-MS: 2024 Update
January 30th 2025Explore advancements in utilizing alternative solvents for SIFT-MS. This tech note introduces three new solvents—acetonitrile, N,N'-dimethylpropyleneurea (DMPU), and propylene glycol (PG)—and highlights the enhanced sensitivity and applications of existing solvents like triacetin. The findings demonstrate significant benefits in analyzing diverse VOCs while addressing challenges in method development.