Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been used in a wide variety of industries around the world since the 1950s. Applications include food packaging, various household products, fire-suppression foams, and water-repellent clothing. This class of chemicals is incredibly stable so they are persistent and accumulate in the environment. Growing health concerns regarding PFASs and their prevalence in consumer goods and the environment indicate a critical need to monitor levels of PFAS in the environment. EPA Method 537.1 is currently one of the standard methods for analysis of PFASs in drinking water to measure low parts per trillion of 18 PFAS compounds..  This session will focus on the validation of EPA Method 537.1 for both a research and contract compliance laboratory environment, specifics include discussion and data on the most economical sample preparation steps, LC/MSMS mass spectrometry analysis, and data interpretation.

Validation studies of EPA method 537.1 designed for use in both research and contract compliance laboratories for monitoring perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water samples

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