Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of nearly 15,000 synthetic compounds characterized by a fluorinated alkyl chain. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been pursuing the reduction of PFAS emissions since 2004. As legacy PFAS were phased out, a new generation of compounds known as “emerging PFAS” were introduced as a replacement. Engineered to have shorter half-lives and faster bioelimination, emerging PFAS have nonetheless raised concerns about toxicity and environmental impact. Several methods exist for monitoring PFAS in water and soil, generally variations on official methods developed by EPA and ASTM International. No official methods exist for air monitoring yet, but adaptations of EPA air collection methods and European method CEN/TS ...
PFAS is a hot topic in the field of water analysis, with many of the testing labs gearing up to regulated 47+ compounds.
This analysis can be tricky as there are many potential sources of contamination and losses.
This presentation will include:
1. Direct LC-MS/MS water analysis
2. Approaches for water sample pre-treatment
3. Identifying sources of contamination
4. Method for the analysis of volatile PFAS in air
Event Overview
This presentation includes an introduction to column selection and analysis examples, which are basic information necessary for gas chromatography. This webinar is suitable for chemical analysts in all fields using GC, such as chemical industry, environment, food, universities, and research laboratories.
Key Learning Objectives
・ Expand your basis knowledge about gas chromatography
・ How to choose GC Column and get the best results
・ Learn about the applications