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Analytical Report
Fluorochemical Characterization of Sediment, POTW Sludge, and
Landfill Leachate Samples Port St. Lucie, Florida (Wi2363) Centre Analytical Laboratory Report No. 023-014V (Revision 1)
Revision Date 3/28/01
Testing Laboratory Centre Analytical Laboratory, Inc.
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7 Introduction
Results are reported for the analysis of a series of sediment, leachate, and sludge samples received by Centre Analytical Laboratories, Inc. (Centre)from the 3M Environmental Laboratory. The samples were collected from Port St. Lucie, Florida and are part of 3M Project W2363. The Centre study number assignedto the project is 023-014. Specific fluorochemical characterization by liquid chromatography / tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) was requestedfor all samples. A total of 9 samples were receivedfor analysis. The samples were prepared and analyzed by LC/MS/MS lor the following list of fluorochemicals:
Table 1: Target Analysis
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ComDound Name
. Perfluorooctane Sulfonate
Perfluorooctane Sulfonvlarnide Perfluorooctanoate
The analytical methods used for originally developed for water samples and were validated by Centre. The water sample validation protocol and results are on file with Centre. The methods were modifiedfor the sediment and sludge samples. The procedures have not been fully validated for these matrices. Data presentedhere is the highest quality data availableat this time.
2 Sample Receipt
The samples were submitted in individual plastic containers and were not preserved. Seven individual sample containers were received. Samples were received on 7/28/00. Sample collection dates were not supplied. Chain-of-custody informationis presented in Attachment C.
3 Holding Times
The analytical method used was validated against a maximum holdingtime of 14 days in water samples. Stability after this time period has not been validated. However, it should be noted that field fortifications in water and other matrices have shown acceptable recoveries at 100 and 1000 ngL for periods longer than 14 days.
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4 Methods -Analytical and Preparatory
4.1 LC/MS/MS
4.1.1 Sample Preparation for LC/MS/MS Analysis
Water samples (leachate and field blanks) were initia.lly treated with 200 UL of 250 mg/L sodium thiosulfatesolution to remove residual chlorine. Solid phase extraction (SPE) was used to prepare the samples for LC/MS/MS analysis. A forty-milliliter portion of sample was transferredto a Cle SPE cartridge. The cartridge was f8irsteluted with 5 mL of 40% methanol in water solution. The eluate was discarded and the SPE column was then eluted with 100% methanol. A 5 mL portion of methanol was collected for analysis by LC/MS/MS. This
treatment resultedin an eight-foldconcentration of the samples prior to analysis.
For the sediment and sludge samples, a representative portion of sample (5 grams) was first extracted into 5 ml of methanol. The extracts were filtered and diluted to a final volume of 40 mL with Type I water. The diluted extracts were then treated in the same manner as the water samples, beginningwith the solid phase extraction.
4.1.2 Sample Analysis by LC/MS/MS
In HPLC, an aliquot of extract is injectedand passed through a liquid-phasechromatographic column. Based on the affinity of the analyte for the stationary phase in the column relative to the liquid mobile phase, the analyte is retained for a characteristic amount of time. Following HPLC separation, ES/MS provides a rapid and accurate means for analyzing a wide range of organic compounds, including fluorochemicals. Electrospray is generally operated at relatively mild temperatures; molecules are ionized, fragmented, and detected. Ions characteristic of known fluorochemicals are observed and quantitated against standards.
A Hewlett-PackardHP1100 HPLC system coupled to a MicromassUltima MS/MS was usedto analyze the sample extracts. Analysis was performed using selected reaction monitoring (SRM). Samples were extracted on 8/28/00 and analyzed by MS/MS between 8/29/00 and 8/30/00. The HPLC and MS/MS methods used for analysis and instrument parameters can be
found in Attachments D.
5 Analysis
5.1 Calibration
A 7-point calibration curve was analyzed at the beginning and end of the analytical sequence for the compounds of interest. The calibration points were prepared at 0, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, and 1000 ng/L (ppt) for LC/MS/MS analysis. The instrument response versus the concentration was plottedfor each point. Using linear regressionwith l/x weighting, the slope,
y-intercept and correlation coefficient (r) and coefficient of determination (P) were determined. A calibrationcurve is acceptable if r 20.985 (?2 0.970).
Calibration standards are prepared using the same SPE procedure used for samples.
Calibration check standards were analyzed periodically (every three to five sample injections) throughout the analysis sequence. Compliance is obtained if the standard analyte concentrations are within +/-20% of the actual value.
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For the results reported here, calibration criteria were met.
5.2 Blanks
Extraction blanks were prepared and analyzed with every extraction batch of samples. The extraction blanks should not have any target analytes present at or above the concentration of the low-levelcalibrationstandard. For these samples, the! extractionblanks were compliant. Instrument blanks in the form of clean methanol solvent were also analyzed after every highlevel calibration standard, and after known high-level samples. Again, the blanks should not have any target analytes present at or above the low-level calibration standard. For the samples presented here the instrument blanks are compliant.
5.3 Surrogates
Surrogate spikes are not a component of the LC/MS/MS analytical methods.
5.4 Matrix Spikes
Matrix spikes were prepared for every field sample using all compounds of interest. Matrix
spike recoveries are given in Attachment B. No field spikes were collectedfrom this site. 5.5 Duplicates
All field samples were analyzed in duplicate. Results are given along with the sample results in Attachment A.
5.6 Laboratory Control Samples
For LC/MS/MS analyses, Milliq water was spiked with all compounds of interest at 25 and 250 ngR during each extraction set. All recoveries for all compounds were between 70-130% in each LCS. Results are given along with the raw data in Attachments D.
5.7 Sample Related Comments
Empty containers were submitted as filed blanks. The containers were treated with 40 mL of Milliq water and analyzed as per the method. There are no other sample related comments for this data set.
6 Data Summary
Please see Attachment A for a detailed listing of the analytical results. Field blank water and leachate results are reported in parts per trillion (ppt) (ngR). Sediment and sludge sample results are reported in parts per billion (ppb) (ug/Kg) on both an as-received and dry-weight basis.
7 DatdSample Retention
Samples are disposed of one month after the report is issued unless otherwise specified. All electronic data is archived on retrievable media and hard copy reports are stored in data folders maintained by Centre.
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8 Attachments
8.1 Attachment A: Results 8.2 Attachment 8:Matrix Spike Recoveries 8.3 Attachment C: Chain of Custody 8.4 Attachment D: LC/MS/MS Raw Analytical Data
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Kevin J Lloyd, Vice President
Date
Other Lab Members Contributing to Data Karen Smith
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Analytical Results W2363 Port St. Lucie, Florida (GEN 019)
3M Sample Identification
PFOS (ng/L)
PFOSA (ng/L)
POAA (ng/L)
MC-613K Field Blank
ND
ND
ND
MC-614K Field Blank
NQ
NQ
ND
MC-635K Landfill Leachate
344
NQ
953
MC-635K Landfill Leachate dup
329
NQ
939
MC-636K Field Blank
ND
ND
ND
MC-645K Field Blank
ND
ND
NQ
Limit of Detection (LOD) for the procedure is approximately 2.5 ng/L for PFOS and PFOSA and 7.5ng/L for POAA
Limit of Quantitation (LOQ)for the procedure is 25 ng/L for all compounds
ND - Compound not detected NO - Compound detected at a level between the LOD and LOQ. Result is not quantifiable.
ND c LOD c NO c LOO
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Analytical Results W2363 Port St. Lucie, Florida (GEN 019)
3M Sample Identification
MC-6lOK Sediment Site 1 MC-61OK Sediment Site 1 dup MC-611K Sediment Site 2 MC-611K Sediment Site 2 dup MC-612K Sediment Site 3 MC-612K Sediment Site 3 dup MC-644K POTW Sludge MC-644K POTW Sludge dup
PFOS (ug/Kg) (as received)
NQ NQ 0.934 0.906 0.594 0.626 NQ NO
PFOSA (ug/Kg) (as received)
NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ
POAA (ug/Kg) (as received)
0.291 0.257 0.262 0.244 1.31 1.36 NO NQ
3M Sample Identification
PFOS (ug/Kg) (dry weight)
PFOSA (uglKg) (dry weight)
POAA (ug/Kg) (dry weight)
MC-61OK Sediment Site 1
NQ
NQ
MC-61OK Sediment Site 1 dup
NQ
NQ
MC-611K Sediment Site 2
1.13
NQ
MC-611K Sediment Site 2 dup
1.09
NQ
MC-612K Sediment Site 3
0.763
NQ
MC-612K Sediment Site 3 dup
0.804
NQ
MC-644K POTW Sludge
NQ
NQ
MC-644K POTW Sludge dup
NQ
NQ
0.37 0.326 0.316 0.294 1.68 1.75 NQ NQ
Limit of Detection (LOD) for the procedure is approximately0.08 ug/Kg for all compounds (as received)
Limit of Quantitation (LOQ) for the procedure is 0.20 ug/Kg for all compounds (as received)
ND - Compound not detected
NQ - Compound detected at a level between the LOD and LOQ. Result is not quantifiable.
ND c LOD c NQ c LOQ
70Solids
78.66 78.66 83.01 83.01 77.91 77.91
0.24 0.24
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1A: : ; : POAA
Sample Concentration
(ng/L)
13.9 6.8 36.4
Matrix Spike Result (ng/L)
275 208 270
Matrix Spike Result
(% Recovery)
104.4 80.5 93.4
Criteria (Pass / Fail)
PASS PASS PASS
Upper Recovery Limit: I
130
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Note: Sample results less than 25 ng/L are reported as NQ in the results section as they are
below the limit of quantitation. Results are given in this table for recovery calculations only.
Concentrations represent amounts found in the sample extracts
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Attachment B: LC/MS/MS Laboratory Spike Rlecovery
Sample ID:
I MC-611K I
Spiked Amount (ng/L): I
250
PFOS PFOSA POAA
Sample Concentration
(ng/L)
117 6.6 32.8
Matrix Spike Result (ng/L)
31 6 206 263
Lower Recovery Limit: I
70
Upper Recovery Limit: I
130
I
Matrix Spike Result
(% Recovery)
79.6 79.8 92.1
Criteria (Pass / Fail)
PASS PASS PASS
Note: Sample results less than 25 ng/L are reported as NQ in the results section as they are below the limit of quantitation. Results are given in this table for recovery calculations only.
Concentrations represent amounts found in the sample extracts
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Attachment B: LC/MS/MS Laboratory Spike Recovery
Sample ID:
I MC-612K I
Spiked Amount (ng/L): I
250
I
PFOS PFOSA POAA
Sample Concentration
(ng/L)
74.3 3.7 164
Matrix Spike Result (ng/L)
284 200 392
Lower Recovery Limit: I
70
Upper Recovery Limit: I
130
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Matrix Spike Result
(% Recovery)
83.9 78.5 91.2
Criteria (Pass / Fail)
PASS PASS PASS
Note: Sample results less than 25 ng/L are reported as NQ in the resuilts section as they are below the limit of quantitation. Results are given in this table for recovery calculations only.
Concentrations represent amounts found in the sample extracts
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Attachment B: LC/MS/MS Laboratory Spike Flecovery
Sample ID:
MC-644K
PFOS PFOSA POAA
Lower Recovery Limit:
Upper Recovery Limit:
Sample Concentration
(ng/L)
21.8 4.3 16.5
Matrix Spike Result (ng/L)
204 185 251
I
70
I
130
1
Matrix Spike Result
(% Recovery)
72.9 72.3 93.8
Criteria (Pass / Fail)
PASS PASS PASS
Note: Sample results less than 25 ng/L are reported as NQ in the results section as they are below the limit of quantitation. Results are given in this table for recovlery calculations only.
Concentrations represent amounts found in the sample extracts
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Attachment B: LC/MS/MS Laboratory Spike Recovery
Sample ID:
1 MC-635K I
Spiked Amount (ng/L): I
100
PFOS PFOSA POAA
Sample Concentration
(ng/L)
344 7.2 953
Matrix Spike Result (ng/L)
422 88.8 1049
Matrix Spike Result
(% Recovery)
78.0 81.6 96.0
Criteria (Pass / Fail)
PASS PASS PASS
Lower Recovery Limit: I
70
Upper Recovery Limit: I
130
Note: Sample results less than 25 ng/L are reported as NQ in the results section as they are below the limit of quantitation. Results are given in this table for recovery calculations only.
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