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Study Title Soil Adsorption/Desorption Study of Potassium Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS)
Data Requirement Based on OECD 106
Author MarkE. Ellefsoft
Study Initiation Date October 17, 2000
Study Completion Date Date of Signing
Performing Laboratory 3M EnvironmentalLaboratory Building2-3E-09, 935 Bush Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55106
Project Identification 3M LaboratoryReport No: E00-1311
Amended Final Report
Total Number of Pages 703
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GLP Compliance Statement
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StudyTitle: SoilAdsorption/DesorpSttiuodnyofPotassiuPmcrfluorooctanesulfonate
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(PFOS)
Study Identification Number:. E00-1311
This study was conducted in compliance with Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Good LaboratoryPractice (GLP) Standardswith the exceptions listed below:
Exceptions to GLP compliance:
* 40 CFR 972.130(e): There'is not an electronic audittrail of corrections. The authenticatheadrdcoppyrintouatrseconsideretdheoriginraalwdata.
_k E. E_lefson, Study Dir-_ctor _
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William K. Reagen, Testing Facility Management
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Quality Assurance Statement
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StudyTitle: Soil Adsorption/Desorption of Potassium Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS)
Study Identification Number:. E00-1311
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Table of Contents
GLP Compliance Statement ..................................................................................................
3
Quality Assurance Statement ................................................................................................
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List of Tables ......................................................................................................................
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Study Personnel and Contributors .........................................................................................
6
Location, of Archives ...........................................................................................................
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Introduction ........................................................................................................................
8
Materials and Methods .........................................................................................................
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Characterization................................................................................................................
10
Method Suranmries..........................................................................................................................
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Specimen Collection andAnalysis................................ .....................................................................
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Results and Discussion .........................................................................................................
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Data Quality Objectives ...................................................................................................................
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Sta_tical Methods and Calculations .................................................................................................
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Data Sunmm_ and Discussion .........................................................................................................
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Refereaees ..........................................................................................................................
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Si_a_re, s ..........................................................................................................................
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Appendix A: Study Protocol E00-131 I-. ................................................................................
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Appendix B: Analytical Methods ..........................................................................................
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ETS-8-159 "Preparationof Soil Samples for Preliminary (Tier I) SorptionStudies for Fluorochemicals
as the Test Substance". .....................................................................................................................
51
ETS-8-160 "Preparationof Soil Samples for Screening (Tier H) and Advanced (Tier HI) Sorption
Studies for Fluorochemicals as the Test Substance"............................................................................
74
OECD 106 "Adsorption- Desorption Using a Batch Equih'brinmMethod". ........................................ 89 ETS-8-155 =Analysis of Potassium Perfluorooctanesulfonateor OtherFluorochcmicals in Waste Stream of Water ExtractsUsing HPI.,C-Eleclrospray/MassSpectrometry". ...................................................... "!33 ETS-g-u0 "Analysis of PotassiumPerflttorooctancsulfonateor OtherFluorochemicals in Water ExtractsUsing HPLC-Electrospray/MassSpectroraetty/lVlassSpec_metry". ....................................... 142
Appendix C: Sample Preparation Sheets ................................................................................
151
Appendix D: Individual Sample Data ................................................................................................
191
Appendix E: Quality Control Sample Data .............................................................................
237
Appendix F: Notes to File and Deviation forms ......................................................................
274
Appendix G: Chromatograms ...............................................................................................
302
Appendix H: Raw Data Summaries .......................................................................................
483
Appendix I: Traceability Information .....................................................................................
594
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List of Tables
Table 1. SummaryTable ofPFOS Adsorb/DesorbTier I Studies..................................................... 7 Table 2. Summary Table ofPFOS Adsorb/Desorb Tier II Studies ................................................... 8 Table 3. SummaryTable ofPFOS Adsorb/DesorbTier IHStudies .................................................. 8 Table 4. Characterizationof the Test Substance, Test System, and Analytical Reference
Substances ....................................................... .................................................................. 10 Table 5. Test System Distn'oution for StudyLRN-E00-1311 .......................................................... 13 Table 6. Sample Collection andPreparationfor Study LRN-E00-1311 .......................................... 14 Table 7. Suitable Analytical Method Determination......................................................................... 17 Table 8. Suitable Test Vessel Detcrmination.................................................................................... 17 Table 9. Equilibrium Time for Adsorption of PFOS......................................................................... 18 Table 10: Suitable Desorb Solvent, Methanol.................................................................................. 19 Table 11. Stability of PFOS during the Study Period....................................................................... 20 Table I2. Adsorption Kinetics of PFOS, 1:5 Soil:Solution Ratio, 48 hourTime Point.................... 20 Table 13. Desorption Kinetics of PFOS, 1:5 Soft:Solution Ratio, 48 hour Time Point.................... 21 Table 14. Adsorption Isotherms......................................................................................................... 22 Table 15. Desorption Isotherms......................................................................................................... 23
Study Personnel and Contributors
Study Director Mark E. Ellfson 3M Environmental Laboratory Building 2-3E-09 935 Bush Avenue St. Paul, MN 55106
Sponsor
William K. Reagan, Laboratory
3M Environmental Laboratory Building 2-3E-09 935 Bush Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55106
Manager
3M Environmental Laboratory and Prefessional Services Contributing Personnel
Cindy M. Carlson (PaceAnalyticalServices,Inc., 1700ElmSt., MinneapolisM, N 55144) Linda A. Goedspeed (BraunIntertecCorporation6,875WashingtonAve. South,Minneapolis,MN 55439) Kristin L. Terrell (BraunIntertecCorporation6, 875WashingtonAve. South,MinneapolisM, N 55439) Mark L. Anderson (BraunIntertecCorporation6,875WashingtonAve. South,MinneapolisM, N 55439)
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Location of Archives
All original raw data and thereporthave been archivedat the 3M EnvironmentalLaboratory. Thetesmtaterialasndanalyticraelferencsetandarrdeservseamplesa,swellasthesamples pertainitnogtheanalyticpahlaseofthistudyarcarchiveadtthe3M EnvironmentLaalboratory.
Reservesamplesd,igitcaolpieosforigindaaltaandalloriginpaalperdatawillberetaineidnthe archiveosf3M EnvironmentLaalboratorfyoraperioodfatleasIt0yearsfollowintgheeffective date of the applicable final test rule.
Summary
A preliminary, screening, and advancedstudy of the soil adsorptiorddesorptionof Potassium Perfluorooctanesulfonatc was performedto better understandpartitioningunder a variety of environmental conditions. Specifically, threetypes of soil, one sediment, and one sludge were tested. Analyses were conducted as describedby 3M EnvironmentalLaboratory Analytical Methods ETS-8-159 "Preparationof Soil Samples for Preliminary(Tier I) Sorption Studies for Fluorochemicals as the Test Substance" and ETS-8-160 "Preparationof Soil Samples for Screening (Tier ID and Advanced (Tier HI) Sorption Studies for Fluorochemicals as the Test Substance" (Appendix A), according to OECD Guideline 106 "Adsorption- Desorption Using a Batch Equilibrium Method".
Resultosfthestudyarepresenteidnthefollowintgables:
Table 1. Summary Table of PFOS Adsorb/Desorb Tier I Studies
Question
Is the analytical me_od appmpfiate/adequnte forthestudy? What is the best test vessel m use7 What is the equilibrium time and amount adsorbed at equih'b_um?
What is a suitable desorption ro,lvenO What is the optimal soft:solution ratio7
Conclusion
The methods ETS-8-159 and ETS-8-160 provide suffu:ient reeovay of the mt substance. Pol3,_cOyJene _bea will be used throughout this study.
The 1:5mil:mlufion ratio shows a >50_ __Jy__r_pfion for both _oils test_. The equili_um thne is 48 hours.
Methanol is a suitable desmption solvenL
The optimal soil:solution ration is 1:5
Is the test substance sufficiently stable during the study pcfiod? The test subst_cc is stablc during thc course of the study.
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I I IIIIII
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Table 2. Summary Table ofPFOS Adsorb/Desorb Tier II Studies
(Jay f_T-l)
Clay Loam (ST-2)
Sa,,dy i, mm (ST-3)
II
I
River Sediment (ST-See')
l}mnesdcSludge (ST-SII0
18.3 9.72 35.3 7.42 < 120
7.6
7O4
2.6
374
7.8
1260
mll
1.3
571
NA
NA
Table 3. Summary Table of PFOS Adsorb/Desorb Tier HI Studies
Sandy Loam
34.9
28.2
94.0
F Clay Loam Clay
Ri_rSedlmmt
Dome_ic Sludge
15.8 .... 47.1
lOgO
< 237
14.0 25. l
8.70
338
60.2
105
'
44.6
3 _30
Note: The units for the isotherms assume that the term r_l. Morn accurately, the units am (pgt.V= (L)t:a kg-i)
Introduction
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POTASSIUM PERFLUOROOCTANESULFONATE CAS Number. 2795-39-3
Chemical Formula: CsFITSO_K
Molecular
0PFOS) Weight: 538.22
g/tool
Purpose
Adsorption/desorption studieasreusefulfor generating essential information on the mobility of chemicals and their distribution in the soil, water, and air compartments of our biosphere, They can be used in the prediction or estimation of the availability of a chemical for degradation, transformation and uptake by organisms; soil leaching profile; volatility from soil; and rtm-off
fromland surfacesintonatural waters. Adsorptiondata can also beused for comparativeand
modeling purposes.
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The distribution of a chemical between soil and aqueous phases is a complex process depending on a numberof different factors: the chemical natureof the substance, the characteristics of the soil, and climatic factors such as rainfall, temperature,sunlight andwind. Thus, the numerous phenomena and mechanisms involved in the process of adsorption of a chemical by soil cannot be completely def'medby a simplified laboratorymodel such as the present guideline. However, even if this attemptcannot address all of the environmentalpossibilities, it provides valuable informationon the environmentalrclevance of the adsorptionof a chemical, t
OECD guideline 106 is aimed at estimating the adsorption/desorption behavior of a substance on
soils. The goal is to obtain a sorption value that can be used to predict partitioning under a
variety of environmental conditions. Therefore, equilibrium adsorption coefficients for a
chemical onto various soils are _ed
as a function of soft characteristics. Different soil
types must be used in order to emulate the interactions of a given substance with naturally occurring soils. The soil parameters thatare believed most importantfor adsorptionare pH, organic carboncontent, clay content, and soil texture. The procedures outlined in the guideline
are designed to evaluate the adsorption of a chemical on different soil types thathave a varying range ofpH, organic carbon content, andsoil texture. The guideline is comprised of three tiers:
1.1 Tier I: The Preliminary Study 1.1.1 The preliminarystudy is designed to determine: a) a suitable analytical method
b) the adsorption of the test substance onto the surfaces of the test vessels
c) thc equilibrationtime for adsorption and the amount of test substance adsorbed at equilibrium
d) a suitable desorption solvent
e) the soil:aqueous solution ratio
f) the stability of the test substance during the study period
1.1,2 The preparatorymethodology for Tier I is descn_oedin the 3M Environmental Laboratory Method ETS-8-! 59: Preparationof Soil Samples for Preliminary (Tier I) Sorption Studies for Fluorochemicals as the Test Substance (based on OECD Guideline 106).
1.2 Tier H: Scr_ning Study: 1.2.1 The screening study is designed to study the adsorption of the test substance in three different soil systems, one sediment, and one dried sludge by means of:
a) adsorption kinetics at a single concentration
b) de_-mination ofdis_lmtion coefficients I_ and K_
1.2.2 The prepsratory methodology for Tier H is described in the 3M Environmental Laboratory Method ETS-8-160: Preparation of Soil Samples for Screening (Tier H) and Advanced (Tier HI) Sorption Studies for Fluorochemicals as the Test Substance (based on OECD Guideline 106).
1.3 Tier IlI: Adsorption Isotherms and Desorption Kinetics/Desorption Isotherms 1.3.1 The advanced study is designed to: a) determine the Freundlich adsorption isotherms that, in turn,determine the
1Accordingto OECD Guideline106
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I III
influence of concentration on the extent of adsorption onto the soils, sediment and sludge.
b) study desorption by means of determining desorption ldnetics/Fretmdlioh desorption isothen_
1.3.2 The preparatory methodology for Tier 11Iis described in the 3M Environmental Laboratory Method ETS=8-160: Preparation of Soil Samples for Screening (Tier Io and Advanced (Tier HI) Sorption Studies for Fluorochemicals as the Test Substance (based on OECD Guideline 106).
Materials and Methods
ChemiC.Characterizaeon
Table 4. Characterization of the Test Snbstance, Test System,and Analy_cal Reference Substances
T. Substance
Sota'ce
F_zrmti_otne
StorageConditions
TCR Identification Nu_r
Plrysicai Description
Purity
J
PFOS
3IME_ISOpecialty Chemical,
s/3V2001
Frozen
TCR-000 !7-046
Bid& 236-
White Pow_
97.9./,
I
,T.'PHI_S
S3_)ta:st La_
_o_
Frozen
TCR-00017-047
White Powder
TBD
FM)c_ma
* AJ reported by 3M En_iromnemal Laboratory Report #E00-1716 P_" Solubii#y of PFOS in Water. ** Pbase...,_lubili 0, of
PFOS in Namral Seawater and aa Aqueo.. Solulion of 3.5_ Y_tdium Cldorid_ and Phase: Solubility af PFOS in n-Octar_l.
All solubilitydL_rninaticvsofPFOSTCR-00017-046were_
at22-25_.
For PFOS stability informationrefer to 3M EnvironmentalLaboratoryreportW-1878 (PFOS hydrolysis study).
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sea Type
"source
DExaptieration
Stmage Cnndiliom
_cal LotNxm/_ Ph3mical ,Dmai_on %CaOrrbpohinc
% Sand % Silt % Clay
Clay
_e
12/31/2015
Room Tempemtu_ 00-2407
Driedand sieved
2.6%
16% 22%
,,
62% ii
BLaoranmes _
12/31/2015
Room Tempetattae 00-2404
Driedand sieved
4.9%
39% 50% I I%
ClayImam ^_se
12/31/2015
SandyLoam Ague
8/1/2015
SeRdiivmerent A_
12/31/2015
DSolmudegsteic _
10/'31/2005
Room Tenaperalx_
00-2405
Driedand sieved
2.6%
21% 46% 33%
Room Tempeamae
99-2564
D_aland deved
2.8%
580,6 22% 20%
Room Terrcemttae
00-2046
Driedand sieved
!.3%
39% 42%
,,,,
19%
Room Ternpemtt_
2781
Driedand sieved
N/A
N/A N/A N/A
Method Summaries
ETS-8-1S9 "Preparation of Soil Samples for Prellm/nary (Tier 1) Sorptlon Studies for Fluoroehemicats as the Test Substance"
Suitable Analytical Method:
A soil of high adsorbability(high organic carbonand clay content) is agitated with an appropriatevolume of 0.01 M C.aC12solution ata 1:5 (w:v) ratio for a minimum of 4 hours. The mixture is centrifuged and the aqueous phase filtered, if necessary. This "matrix solution" is then preparedby adding 100uL of 500mg/L PFOS in a 10ml volumetric flask to reach a nominal conce_atrationwith/n the concentrationrange that is
likely to occur during the test. This "study sample" is then analyzed using HPLC/MS.
After the study sample has been analyzed, a determinationis made as to whether HPLC/MS.is a suitable analytical method for the test substance.
Suitable (M!n!mally Adsorbing) Container
Up to five containers comprising a variety of materials are exposed to a 0.01 M CaCI2 aqueous solution dosed with the test substance at a conoentration of 0.10mg/L and 1.0mg/L for a minimum of 24 hours. The resulting solution is analyzed for the test substance using HPLC/MS. In addition, an extraction of the container walls is made with methanol. This extract is analyzed as well. Any container that adsorbs less than 10%of the test substance onto its walls is considered suitable for use as a study container. Alternatively, the container demonstrating the least amount of test substance absorption is chosen from those tested.
Selection of Optimal Soil: Aqueous Solution Ratio, Determination of EqulUbratlon Time, and Stability of the Test Substance Under the Conditions of the Study
The optimal soil: aqueous ratio is det__-,inedby using two types of soils and three soil: solution ratios. An aqueous solution in contact with the soil is spiked with 125uL of
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500mg/L PFO$ to a concentration of 5.0mg/L. Sufficient tubes are preparedsuch that tubes canbe removed at intervals (spanning 0 to 48 hr) and the aqueous portion analyzed. Equilibriumis determinedby plotting the adsorptionof the test substance over time. The optimal soil: solution ratio is determined by comparing of the amount of adsorptionof the test substance at equilibriumfor the various soil: solution ratio study samples. Acceptable values are soil: solution ratios thatgive a depletion of the test chemical greaterthan 20% and preferablygreater than 50% at cquilibtium. Stability is determinedby a mass balance determinationfollowing a methanol extraction of the soil. The mass balance determination is conducted on the one soil:solution ratio per soil that gives a depletion of the test chemical above 20%and preferably above 50%at equilibrium.
8uitable Desorption Solvent:
Methanol was investigated as the suitable desorption solvent for the test substance. A high clay content soil was dosed with the test substance at two levels (0.75 Izg,7.5 gg). The test substance was then extractedfi'om the study samples three times with methanol. The combined methanol extracts are then preparedfor analysis by HPLC/MS.
In all cases, adequate quality assurance samples were prepared and analyzed. The equilibration steps were performed at 19 to 30 degrees C.
ETS-g.160 "Preparation of Soil Samples for Screening (Tier IO and Advanced Crier HI) Sorptioa Studies for FInoroehemicals as the Test Substance"
Tier H: Adsorption Kinetics (One concentration):
Appropriatesoils and/or sediments and/or sludges were selected for the study. Replicate study samples containingthe soils (or sediments or sludges) are equil_rated by shaking for at least 12 hours at room temperaturewith 0.01 M CaClz. Study samples are dosed with the test substanceat approximately0.5 mg/L and placed on an orbital shaker. Replicate sets of these study samples are removed at designated time points throughouta 48 hour lime period. Studysamples are then prepared and analyzed for the target analyte. The adsorption kinetics are determined using this data. The last set of study samples (48 hour) arc saved and used for the dcsorptionkinetics portion of the method.
Tier HI: Desorption Kinetics (One concentration):
After the adsorption kinetics experiment, the 48 hour study samples are centrifugedand the aqueous phase removed. The volume ofsohtion removed is replacedby an equal volume of 0.01 M CaCI2without test substance. The new mixture is agitated until the desorption equilibriumis reached. During a 48 hourperiod, at defined time intervals, small aliquots of the aqueous phase are removed and analyzed for the targetanalyte. The experiment then continues with the original mixture. The desorption kinetics are deteiiained using this data.
Tier m: Adsorption Isotherms 0ive concentrations): Five test substance concentrationsare used, coveting two orders of magnitude. Study samples containing soil (or sediments or sludges) in contact with 0.01 M CaC12are equil_rated for a minimum of 12 hours. After equilibration, the studysamples are dosed with test substance. The samples are then gently agitated until adsorptionequilibriumis reached. Sample sets are removed from the orb/tal shaker at designated time intervals. The study samples are then preparedand analyzed for the target analyte. The adsorption
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isotherms are calculated using this data. The study samples fi,om the last time interval are saved for the desorption isotherm study.
Tier HI: Desorption Isotherms: The study samples from the adsorption isotherm study are used for the desorption isotherm study. These samples are centrifuged and the aqueous layer removed. An equal volume of fresh 0.01 M CaCI=solution containing no test substance is added to each sample. The samples are placed in the orbital shaker and equilibrated for 48 hours. The samples are then pr_ared and analyzed for the target analyte. (These study samples are saved and used to determine mass balance.) The desorption isotherms are detea-t_inedusing this data.
Tier m: Mass Balance:
The study _unplcs fromthc dcsorption isotherm study arc used for the mass balance study. The study samples are centrifuged and the aqueous layer removed. Three portions of methanol are addedto the study samples. With each additionof methanol, the study samples arc agitated, centrifuged, and the methanol removed and placed in a second container. These subsequent (methanol) study samples arc then preparedand analyzed for the targetanalytc. Mass balance is determined using this data.
In all cases, adequatequality control samples arc prepared and analyzed. Additionally, the equilibration steps wcrc carriedout at between 19 and 30 degrees C
Table 5. Test System Distribution for Study LRN-E00-1311
Tier I "Suitable Analytical Method"
Tier r'Suitable DcsorptionSolvent"
TierI"Suitablc (Minimally
Adsorbing)Container" TierI "Selection of
Optimal Soil: Solution Ratios"
Tier H "/_dsorption Kinetics"
Tier IR "[ksorption Kinetics"
Test Substance Solutions
ConU'olBlanks Test Sobstance
Solutions ControlBlanks Test Substance
Solulioo_s ConlrolBlanks Test Substance
Solutions Conlml Blankq
TestSubstance Solutions
Control Blanks
Test Substance Solutions
ControlBlanks
45
45
15
15
18 + 6Matrix Spik_
lg + 6Matrix Spikes
9 + 3 matrixspikes 60+ 16 Matrix Spik_
30 + 8 matrixspikes 171+ 57 Matrix Spik_ 63 + 21 matrix spikes
9 + 3 matrixspikes 60+ 16Matrix Spikes
29 + 8matrixspikes 171 + 57 MatrixSpikes
63 + 21 rm_ix spikes
144+ 48 Malrix Slffl0_
36 + 12raah'ix spikes
139 + 48'MatrixSpikes ' 36 + 12matrixspikes
126 + 42 Matrix Spilms
115+ 42 MatrixSpikes
126 + 42 Matrix Sp/l_s
126+ 42 MatrixSpikes
,,,=, ,,,
,,,
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TierIH"Adsorption TestSubstance 180+ 60Matrix
Isothem_"
Solutions
Spikes
Tier
Isotherms"
ControlBlanks
Test
Solutions
36 + 12matrix
spikes
+30
Spikes
TierHI_Mass Balance"
Conlrol Blaal_ Test Substance
Solutions
lfl'+ 6 malrix spil_ 90 + 30 Malrix Siz_es
IS0+ 60MauixSpikes
36 + 12 matrix spikes
89+30 Spik
18+ 6rnatfsipxikes 89+ 30 MatrixSpik_
Specimen Collection and Analysis
During the course of the study, a|iquots of the test systems were collected at predcterm/ned time intervals. Some sample aliquots were diluted with methanol. The following table describes the sampling regimen information:
Table 6. Sample Coileetlen and Preparation for Stady LRN-E00-1311
Step
Procedure
Re _licates
Date(s_ Performed
TierI "Suitable
Work"
Eachofthtel_emeilst,hesedime_andthe shuigaerecquih'brwaitteh0d.01M_ in
uipr_-__:_."nmrixsolutiiosnt"hen removedanddosedwilhthetestsubmnce,
andthe solutioanmly=d.
Each"matrixsolntiiosn" Sampleasliquotted
doseidnt_plicatnedo,ne
11102/00
conuoslampleis prepared.
Tierl
'_'uitable Conlainm_
Fourtypesoftc_vtesselse,schofa different Each typeofconlaincirs
materiala,re_
tothetrotmbslaxw.feor dosedattwoconcen_tk)m,
24hours.Theresultingsolutionis mmly-z_ andasetof controlsis also
Aqueoussan_es
aliquotted11/14/00 M_qlmnoelxtr_tions
forthetesstubstantcomeeasuraenylostso prepareEdv.eryvesselis aliquotItIeId15/00 theconmin_,l"hetestvesselis thenextmcted extractedwithmedmmlafler
tomt:mm-acnytestsubstancethatmayhave adsorbedontothesidesif thecontainer,
thetestsuteutm_hasbeen removed.
T'w.I_ "Suitable - Demrption
Solvenf'
Twotypesofsoilaredosedwiththete_t " Eacht3_ ofsoilis dosedat Methanoelxtractions substancea,ndthesoilis extractedwith twoconcenwatioma,ndaset aliquattedi/22/01
mee_taolthreetimes.The _
are
ofcontroilsaslso prepared.
combinedandamlyzedtomeasurethe
suitabiolftihteysolvent.
"_electionof OptimaSl oi_
Solution
Ratioasnd MassBalance"
soft:solutiornatiosto determinteheoptimal meom use intheremain_ ofthe stndy, Sampleasrepreparaetdsevertailmepointso
&t_u_e thetimerequiredfogthemlufionto reachequih])tiuma,nda massbalance
, , _tion is performed.
combinatioins preparedin triplica_o, nema_ixspikeis performeadn,donecontrol
is prepared,
.,
aliquotted11/2910012/4/00
Methanoexltractions
aliquot1t2c/d7/00
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Tie_H "Adsorption
Kinetics"
Three soils, one sediment,andone sludge'are preparedill the soi]:soh_on ra_o/n_Jc?t__Iin the Tier I study. The samples are dosed with
the test substameandpi_d on a shaker, samples are then Ixdledat _'veraltime points,
Tier IU "Desorpfion Kinet/c"
The aqueouslayeris _removedfromthe 48 hoursamples from the abovestep. Fzesh CaCIzis added tothe test vessel andthe vemel
is placed on a slmk_. Small san_les am taken at severalt_e points, and_,t_ional aqueous
solmion is added to replm:ethe rumple _
Tier HI
Three soils, one sediment,and one sludgeare
"Adsorplion prepareidnthesol,solutriaotniiondicatiend
Isolhenm"
the TiexI study. The samples aredined with the testmbstance(at one of 5 confemmfions)
andequih'Ixa_ for eiflaet0 ot 48 houra.
Tier rll "Desorplion Iso_zmz_"
The aqueouslayeris removedfromthe 48 hotwsamplesfrom the eJmvestep. Fresh aqueous CaCI2solution is addedto_e test vessol andthe vessel is placed on a shakerfor
48 l_ers.
Tier IU "Mass Balance
Detemfinafion "
The aqueoussol'don is removed firm the 48
lxmr_ar._lesind_e aboves_-p. The xen_i-2 soil is li_enexwactedwith tlaee portions of mzG_-_ol,inch time the solutionis
decantedinto the same vessel.
Eachsoil/t/mecomb/nation is preparedin Ir/p___, one malrixspike is performed,
anda set of controlsi_ pt_ered.
Each48 lmtwm_le vessel firm the aixrvestep
pcoduces9 samples over the
cotz_ offl3e desorptic_ (seven time pointsandtwo
rmtrix s_). Each aoil/cowamtmfion/lime
poinctombinatiiosn
_
in trip_w_mone
malfix _T,e is perfimmd.
Each48 hour_vex_.l
producesone _
and
everythirdsample is also
preparedas a matrixspike.
E_ 48 hourvessel producesone s_,./e, and evewlhirsdmnpleisalso ptepaxedas a malxixspi_.
Aqueoussamples aliquotted2/I/01-
2/7/01
Aqueoussamp!_ aliquotted Z/13/01-
2/15/01
Aqueoussamples aliquott2e/d14/01-
2/15/01
Aqueous samples aliquotted2/21/01
Methanol_ atiquott2e/d2_DI-
2/26/01
Diluted samples (i.e. sample exlracts) c,on_dning 250 ng/mL THPFOS as internal standard were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography/mass sp_hometry (HPLC/MS) in the negative ion mode. PFOS levels were evaluated versus standard curves ranging in concentration from 2.5-I 000 ng/mL PFOS and 250 ng/mL THPFOS. Internal Standard quantifi_tion was used to best fit and report the data. Target ions were deprotonated PFOS (m/z ffi499), and depmtonatedTHPFOS (m/z= 427).
Analytical details are included in the file for this study that is maintained by the 3M EnvironmentalLaboratoryt;h,estudyfolderis located in the3M archives. All study samples were generated and analyzed at the 3M Environmental Laboratory. No chain of custody forms were generated or required.
Reserve samples of reference materials from the 3M Environmental Laboratory will be stored at
the 3M Environmental Laboratorfyor a periodnot less than 10 years following the effective date
of the f'mal test rule, or until the quality of the preparation no longer affords evaluation, Reserve samples of the reference materials from the contract laboratory will be returned to the 3M Environmental Laboratory for retention and archiving.
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Results and Discussion
DataQualityObjectives
The following data qualityobjectives are from the methods used in the present study. The data quality objectives were met, except as documented in raw data.
Coefficient of Determination (r_). The coefficients of determination(r2) for the calibration curves were 0.985 or greater. The curves were examined closely for accuracy of quantitation at the low and high ends of the curve. Quadratic curve fit was applied to calibration standardsand sample data to improve quantitation over the concentration range appropriate to the data.
Method Blanks. Method blanks (applicable sample matrix taken throughthe entire sample preparation,dilution, and analysis process) provided a measure of laboratorycon_-nination. Acceptable values for the blanks were less than 50% of the limit of quantitation (LOQ), defined herein as the concentration of the lowest standard.
Matrix Spike Recoveries. A post-preparatory ma_ix spike sample for each of the sample groups used in the study was preparedby adding aliquots of test-analyte solution according to 3M Method ETS-8-159 and 160. The spike recoveries for >80% of the samples were acceptable (100 30%). Instances where spike recoveries outside of the control range were observed are indicated in Appendix E.
Sample Triplicates. The Relative StandardDeviations of triplicate samples were acceptable when at least 80% of them were less than or equal to 30%. Q-tests were used to exclude outliers in data sets.
Continulag Calibration Verification. If the percent difference for the amount of quantified analyte was greater than 30% from the true value relative to the initial standardcurve, only those samples analyzed before the last acceptable calibration check standardwere used. The remaining samples were analyzed with a new curve.
Limit of Qaantitatioa (LOQ). The LOQ was equal to the lowest acveptable standardin the cal_ration curve.
Calibration Standards. Eleven standardsranging in concentration from approxin_tely 2.5 to 1000 ng PFOS/mL methanol were used for the calibration curves. Calibration curves were runbefore and after every analytioal sequence.
Solvent Blanks. Solvent (Methanol) blanks provide a measureof instrumental contamination. Acceptable values for the blanks were less than 50% of the limit of quantitation, defined hereinas the lowest calibration standard.
System Suitability. Without performing a method validation, system suitability was demonstratedby acceptable instrumentalchecks (e.g. abbreviatedm/z check-trine,or furl auto-tune routines).
StatisticalMethods and Calculations
Means and standard deviations were calculated using functions provided in MicrosoftExcel_ software. Calculations with the raw data were made using the equations described in the OECD Method 106 (see Appendix B).
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Data S_annary and Discussion Appendices D and E summa_e individual sample data. R_resentativc ohromato_'ams presented in Appendix G. All concentrations and calculations can bc found in the data tables, along with the log plots used to determine the isotherm values. These data arc used in all subsequent tables and figures in this rClmrt.
Results of the Tier I study arc presented in tabl7 through 11: Table 7. Suitable Analytical Method Determination
Bin-ramLearn (b"r-I)
E00-1311-0001, -0002, .0(}03
11.5%
7.51
Clay Imm _'!'-2)
E00-1311-0004, -0005, -0006
115%
4.92
Clay (ST-3)
E00-1311-0007, -0008, -0009
99.80/,
21.8
River Selat_ (ST-Sod)
E00-1311-0010, 4]011, 4}012
116%
8.88
Domestic Sludge (ST-Slg)
E00-I 3114)013, 4)014, 4)015
883%
16.0
Table 8. Suitable Test Vessel Determination
"Fef6on
9_% 94._ 9_
89..5%
244ppb 172_ 398ppb
94.4ppb
176%
It was determined thatthe polypropylene centrifuge tubes were suitable for this study. These tubes had the least amount of extractablePFOS, and were the only tubes with acceptable matrix
spike recoveries.
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Table 9. Equii_brhnn Time for Adserption of PFOS
J Elay
i
Se_mem
1:1 1".5
1".25
.
l:I
1"5
! '25
24
3468 24
36 48 24 36 48
ill
24 36 48 24 36 48 24 36 48
17.6%
21]2..07_'/, 21.6%
23.5% 19.7% 57.4% 60_ 6_t 11.0% I43% 10.6% 45.9% 45.O% 42.2% 65.3% 673% 68.0%
AdsorpUon Equilibrium Plot
100.0 80.0 o="
60.0
_-_..._ ,,,_,,..._
..'" "._.._........_..,._-
[,-_-_-_.___=.,_ _._
_' ":':'_'- - L.] "" '" _
:
_'_-...,_-. "_. ._,_
_._.t:=_
'_-,_;P_"; ;_"._'i_,',_."=:;"_:
---e-- 1:1 Ratio (day)
--ll--l:SRaUo(day)
_4.0.0:20.0 _
0
_-___:;__ _:_
_('$d_a_y=_)_:_,-_.._._____ -_
20
40
80
IEqullibrlumTime, houm
--1:25
Ratio
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Adsorption Equilibrium Plot
I
100.0 ; =.. _
..... :
:..:,
_80.0 ...... " ": ".......
_'"" l'-a-- 1:5Ratio(sediment)
g.u_o.,4uu0u.0 " ."'.:... ." ..;: ...." ../:.'_.:._."..";:.::_.i_.;...I1--.-_-0-.-"1.1:2:15RRaatitoio(S(seeddimimeennt)tI)
no _ 20.0 ".... "..-_ "--- - "-'.--;'-::__
,._:.._:-._
0.0 _::"!"
0
20
'"""""_
40
60
Equilibdum Time, hours
The test substance appear_ to reach equilibriumafter 24 hours in all of the soil:solution ratios. The clay appeared to take more time to reach equilibrium, therefore the 48 hour time point was used as the equilibrium time for the remainderof the study. This ensured thatall five of the soils wore given ample time to equilibrate.
Table 10: SuitableDesorb Solvent, MethJmol
Clay Sallmmt
0.0 1O0 I000 O.0 100 I000
<25.0 71.2 591 < 25L) 96.0 601
WA 71.2% 59.1% WA 96.0% 60.1%
Despite using methanol, an excellent solvent for PFOS, the average percentrecovery of PFOS ranged from zero to 96%. It is unlikely that a different solvent would yield better recovery. Previous results in this study have indicated thatthe test substance is readily and rapidly adsorbed on the soft, andis not likely to bc completely extracted from it.
The optimal soil:solution ratiowas determined to be 1:5 (refer to Table 9 for applicable data). This ratio demonstratedaverage adsorptionpercentages of PFOS ranging from approximately 75% in clay to 55% in sediment.
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Table 11. Stability of PFOS during the Study Period
48
J Clay
...... Selfimml
1:1 1:5 1".25 1:1 i ".5 1:25
48
71.3
48
34,3
48
35.6
48
Tube Broke
48
832.
48
912.
48
96.3
48
43._/
48
48.1
48
24,7
48
57.6
48
78.7
48
59.5
48
73.6
48
87.4
48
83.1
According to OECD guideline 106, the mass balance calculation should show at least 90% recovery of the test substance for the test substance to be considered stable over the course of the
study. The recovery of the test substance was lower than the OECD guideline, l_ely due to the incomplete desorption of the test substance from the soft. Hydrolysis studies of PFOS conducted at the 3M Environmental Laboratory have demonstrated test substance stability in aqueous matrices.
The results of the Tier II study are presented in Table 12: Table 12. Adsorption Kinelics of ]PFOS, 1:5 Soil:Solulion Ratio, 48 Hour Time Point
C_tST-I) Gay Loam (s'r-z) su_ tram IST-3)
rover SeOhaem ts'r-Se_
I_
Sludp _'I'._IK)
tX3 9.72 353 7.42 < 120
7-6 2.6 2.8
13
571
NA
NA
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AdsorptionPercentageas a Functionof'rime
1oo_"":'"....... ......_....._........:._.....!_.i..,._..
80 " " - " " ':":" ' '
..........
i 7500 -}/I'f"/_/__:.__:,:
' " ""'"" ,:_i: --*x--Clrai_yerSmimen!
._."._'_',,',__' "i:... ' " ._'-_..".."..
"' :.".:""" .......,_. <......._ :, .._"'_," ,._ ,_ , t r,:. :,.. _'_=_" ,. "_'--,-.__
. . , ._. ._ , .'.'.;: --:'-. "_ " ..;--:
i
0
10
:.,:" _ ,," ''"
i
.,,. .. j ._ ..... _- ,
, .,_ _ ..
,_ --',:.'-"-"._ _
";..'r::_- _". ,:,.._--:._, "*. _ "'-; _"._,_-,.-* |
20
30
40
50
Time, hours
All of the soil/sed]menVsludge matricesadsorbed the test substanceto varying degrees. The sludge samples, in the adsorption port/on of the kinetics study, demonstrated the most adsorption (>96%) andPFOS was not detected in the samples. The data indicates that adsorption occurred within the first few hours of exposure and the test substance concentration does not vary significantly after the 16hour t_ne point.
The results of the Tier I]I study are presented in Tables 13 through 15:
Table 13. Desorptlon Kinetics of PFOS, 1:5 Soil:Solution Ratio, 48 hour Time Point
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Desorptlon Percentage as a Function of Time
1 80.00 I .......
,. ....... , .....
..... ........
.]
70.00 _,"".. _.,._._...'.:_:_"'.:'_:.. :...;.:.':..,:--_.-- ::_.:_" ,.'.:-_';h_
._;" . _._.:.=_ " ." _..: ; : :..." _'.,.. . ,:, ,,.:. ,t: S "_':-"" .. ,',. ..,,,._.k?.
60.00
--B--Clay .".-._ r':" .,-.-.-._:.":" _..s;L=+.--'._.-'.;_,_,: ."..':..:.:,.=.mJ'%_
I-_.,".=_:_? 1!_:_..._.'.-.'!.-_"',;_-".";.-":-"_;,-__-,.?__-.'._;.._.'.._'.::__:,'=_-?_I?__'_'_-":;-"r_.:._.'_"='_.-I ...4p_y
Loam
]/
_0 --'--
:._::_" _: - : -. :-.: .*_-b,.::_.:_:.:! :.;.-:.:.,,:. ._ ..- -_;'.-_._. :,...._-.-.
t_-=___'-'_1
r_
ou.uu_,_:___1 I_:___'
"_""'_-_,-,,,; _:i_ ,T-_- -_,,,_._,,_d_r;__'.ti :< RiverSedimentI
L_-_ k:-' '_ ............. _ __,_:'._ _';._a:_---_..'-_:'.l
o.oor.'
0
, ,,, .... , .... ..,.....
10
20
30
40
50
Time, hours
The testsubstancewaspoorlydesorbedfromthesoiFsedimenffsludmgeatricesduringthe4g-hour studyperiod.Theriversedimmtdisplayedthemostdcsorptionat only39%after48 hours.The sludgesamplesdidnot dcsorbad_t_tablcamountof testsub_m_. Desorptionthatdidoccurwas accomplisherdatherquickly,afterthe8 hourtimepointthetestsubstanceconcentratiodnidnotvary significantly.
Table 14.AdsorptionIsotherms
Clay
1.40
25.1
0.884
Oty I,otm
!.15
14.0
0.841
SandyLoam
1.45
28.2
0.829
Rive_Sedlmem
0.939
8.70
0.989
DmaestJSludge
2.53
338
1.26
Note:Theunitsfortheisotharn assumethatthe termn_l. Moreaccuratelyt,heunitsare(pgt-U.(L)U_if.g-t)
1.13 1.19 ! .2! 1.01 0.795
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Table 15. Desorption Isotherms
Clay
2.02
105
0.860
ClayLoam
1.78
60.2
0.954
$am'yLeam
1.97
94.0
0.985
RiverSed_mt
1.65
44.6
1.02
Deme_ie Sludge
3.50
3130
0.977
Note:The unitsforthe isothermassumethatthetermnffil. Mote acctwatetyl,hv unitsare0_ "t_(1.)_ Kg"l)
1.16 1.05 1.02 0.98I ! .02
Freundlich isotherms relate the amount of test substance adsorbedon the soil to the amount
present in the aqueous solution at cquih'brium.The values calculated for the regression constant indicate that the data obtained for thc test substance over two ordersof magnitude are slightly non-Sncar.
References
1. Adsorption-Desorption Using a Batch Equilibrium Method (OECD 106), January 2000.
Report Amendments
The organic carbon normalized adsorptioncoefficient (Ke)values contained in tables 2 and 12, isotherm values contained in tables 3, 14 and 15 as well as raw spreadsheets on pages 205-233
were ton'coted following clarification of calculations described in OECD guideline 106. Table
13had 2 values switched and was corrected. The conclusion section was removed. The title page was modified to indicate this reporthas been amended. The signature page was re-signed following the amendments.
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Ill
I
Signatures
The amended final draft of this reportis a true representationof the data developed in this study. Ithas been issued by:
William K. Reagan, Testing Facility Management
Date
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