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Automating PFAS Extraction 

Editorial Article:
Perfecting Automated Solid Phase Extraction for PFAS and other Perfluorinated Compounds in Drinking Water

 

Learn how one U.S. analytical lab has struck a partnership with its technology provider to become an industry leader in drinking water analysis

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SelectScience - Perfecting Automated Solid Phase Extraction for PFAS

EPA Method 533 Performance Comparison

EPA Method 533 performance comparison of manual extraction with the automated SPE-03 system

Overcoming the Challenges of PFAS Extraction 

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The automation for PFAS extraction is more demanding than other SPE methods, due to the complex extraction steps (including sample bottle rinsing), low background requirements and range of compound behavior.

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In July 2018, we developed the MOD-004 automated sample bottle rinsing function and MOD-005 minimal-Teflon option for the SPE-03. Close collaboration with laboratories from the United States and Australia has resulted in a well-accepted solution that is fully automated, fast, clean, and robust. The below article featured on SelectScience showcases our development efforts with Merit Labs on our first PFAS system for EPA Method 537.

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