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CEntrE Analytical Laboratories, Inc.
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Analytical Report
Fluorochemical Characterization of Sediment and Sludge Samples Cleveland, TN (W1973)
Centre Analytical Laboratory Report No. 023-014 0 (Revision 1)
Revision Date 3/27/01
Testing Laboratory
Centre Analytical Laboratory, Inc. 3048 Research Drive
State College, PA 16801
3M Environmental Laboratory Contact
Kent R. Lindstrom
Bldg. 2-3E-09 P.O. Box 33331 St. Paul, MN 55133-3331 Phone: (651) 778-5352
Requester
Kris Hansen Ph.D. 3M Environmental Technology & Safety Services
Bldg. 2-3E-09 P.O. Box 33331
St. Paul, MN 55133-3331
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1 Introduction
Results are reported for the analysis of a series of sediment and sludge samples received by Centre Analytical Laboratories, Inc. (Centre) from the 31V Environmental Laboratory. Landfill leachate samples were not collectedfrom this city. The samples were collectedfrom Cleveland, Tennessee and are part of 3M Project W1973. The Centre study number assigned to the projectis 023-014. Specific fluorochemical characterization by liquid chromatography/ tandem mass spectrometry
(LC/MS/MS) was requestedfor all samples. A total of 7 samples were received for analysis.
The samples were prepared and analyzed by LC/MS/MS for the following list of fluorochemicals:
Table 1:Target Analysis Compound Name Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Perfluorooctane Sulfonvlamide
. 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 prccedureshave not been fully validated for these matrices. Data presented here is the highest quality data available at 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 maxirnum holding time of 14 days in water samples. Stability after this time period has not been validaled. However, it should be noted that field fortifications in water and other matrices have shown acceptable recoveries at 100 and 1000 ng/L for periods longer than 14 days.
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4 Methods - Analytical and Preparatory
4.1 LCIMSIMS
4.1.1 Sample Preparationfor LC/MS/MS Analysis
Water samples (field blanks) were initially treated with 200 uL of 250 mg/L sodium thiosulfate solution 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 transferred to a CI8 SPE cartridge. The cartridge was first eluted with 5 mL of 40% methanol in water solution. The eluate was discarded and the SPE column was theri eluted with 100% methanol. A 5 mL portion of methanol was collected for analysis by LC/MS/MS. This treatment resulted in 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 injected and 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 Micromass Ultima MS/MS was used to analyze the sample extracts. Analysis was performed using selected reaction monitoring
(SRM). Samples were extracted on 8/21/00 and analyzed by MS/MS between 8/23/00 and
8/28/00. 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 regression with l/x weighting, the slope,
y-intercept and correlation coefficient (r) and coefficient of determination (?) were determined. A calibration curve is acceptable if r 10.985 (?2 0.970).
Calibration standards are prepared using the same SPE procedure used for samples.
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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.
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 presentedherethe 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.
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 ng/L 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 results are reported in parts per trillion (ppt) (ng/L). Sediment and sludge sample results are reported in parts per billion (ppb) (ug/Kg) on both an as-receivedand 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 maintainedby Centre.
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8 Attachments
8.1 Attachment A: Results
8.2 Attachment B: Matrix Spike Recoveries
8.3 Attachment C: Chain of Custody 8.4 Attachment D: LC/MS/MS Raw Analytical Data
9 Signatures
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Kevin J L\oyd, v'rce President
Date
Other Lab Members Contributingto Data Karen Smith
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Analytical Results W1973 Cleveland, Tennessee (GEN 013)
3M Sample Identification
MC-110K Sediment Site 1 MC-110K Sediment Site 1 dup MC-111K Sediment Site 2 MC-111K Sediment Site 2 dup MC-112K Sediment Site 3 MC-112K Sediment Site 3 dup MC-144K POTW Sludge MC-144K P O W Sludge dup
PFOS (ug/Kg) (as received)
NQ ND NQ NO NQ NQ 30.5 34.1
PFOSA (ug/Kg) (as received)
ND ND NQ NQ ND ND 0.441 0.446
POAA (ug/Kg) (as received)
ND ND NQ NQ ND ND 0.817 0.741
3M Sample Identification
MC-110K Sediment Site 1 MC-110K Sediment Site 1 dup MC-111K Sediment Site 2 MC-111K Sediment Site 2 dup MC-112K Sediment Site 3 MC-112K Sediment Site 3 dup MC-144K POTW Sludge MC-144K P O W Sludge dup
PFOS (ug/Kg) (dry weight)
NQ ND NQ NQ NQ NO 116 130
PFOSA (ug/Kg) (dry weight)
ND ND NQ NQ ND ND 1.68 1.7
POAA (ug/Kg) (dry weight)
ND ND NQ NQ NO ND 3.1 1 2.82
Limit of Detection (LOD) for the procedure is appoximately 0.08 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
% Solids
79.4 79.4 88.07 88.07 81.71 81.71 26.26 26.26
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Analytical Results W1973 Cleveland, Tennessee (GEN 013)
3M Sample Identification
PFOS (ng/L)
PFOSA (ng/L)
POAA (ng/L)
MC-113K Field Blank MC-114K Field Blank MC-145K Field Blank
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
Limit of Detection (LOD) for the procedure is approximately 2.5 ng/L for PFOS and PFOSA and 7.5 ng/L for POAA
Limit of Quantitation (LOQ)for the procedure is 25 ng/L for all compounds
ND - Compound not detected
NQ - Compound detected at a level between the LOD and LOQ. Result is not quantifiable.
ND c LOD c NQ < LOQ
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Attachment B: LC/MS/MS Laboratory Spike Recovery
Sample ID:
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Spiked Amount (na/L): I
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PFOSA
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Sample Concentration
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2.9 0 0
Matrix Spike Result (n!m
225 238 237
Matrix Spike Result
(% Recovery)
88.8 95.2 94.8
I Criteria (Pass / Fail)
PASS PASS PASS
Lower Recoverv Limit: I
70
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Umer Recoverv 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 of compound present in the sample extract
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, Attachment B: LC/MS/MS Laboratory Spike Recovery
Sample ID:
I I I MC-111K 1
Spiked Amount (ng/L): I
250
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~ PFOS ~ PFOSA POAA
Sample Concentration
11.7 3.3 12.9
Matrix Spike Result (ng/L)
249 237 285
Matrix Spike Result
(% Recovery)
94.9 93.5 108.8
Criteria (Pass / Fail)
PASS PASS PASS
Lower Recovery Limit: 1 Upper Recovery Limit: I
70
1
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 of compound present in the sample extract
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Attachment B: LC/MS/MS Laboratory Spike Recovery
Sample ID:
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Spiked Amount (ng/L): [
MC-112K I
250
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PFOS PFOSA POAA
Lower Recovery Limit:
Upper Recovery Limit:
Sample Concentration
(ng/L)
9.1 0 0
Matrix Spike Result (ng/L)
235 21 7 240
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70
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130
Matrix Spike Result
(% Recovery)
90.4 86.8 96.0
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 of compound present in the sample extract
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Attachment B: LC/MS/MS Laboratory Spike Recovery
Sample ID:
MC-144K I
Spiked Amount (ng/L): I
250
1
PFOS PFOSA POAA
Sample Concentration
(ng/L)
381 0 55.2 102
Matrix Spike Result (ng/L)
4081 126 22 1
Lower Recovery Limit: I Upper Recovery Limit: I
70
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130
Matrix Spike Result
(% Recovery)
108.4. 28.3 47.6
PFOS sample concentration is greater than 1OX the spiking amount
Concentrations represent amounts of compound present in the sample extract
Criteria (Pass / Fail)
PASS FAIL FAIL
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