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Analytical Report
Fluorochemical Characterization of Sediment, POTW Sludge, and Landfill Leachate Samples Mobile, AL (W2151)
Centre Analytical Laboratory Report No. 023-014s (Revision 1)
Revision Date 3/28/01
Testing Laboratory Centre Analytical Laboratory, Inc.
3048 Research Drive State College, PA 16801
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Requester Kris Hansen Ph.D. 3M Environmental Technology & Safety Services
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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 Mobile, Alabama and are part of 3M Project W2151. The Centre study number assigned to the project is 023-014.
Specific fluorochemical characterization by liquid chromabgraphy / tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) was requested for all samples. A total of 9 sa.mpleswere receivedfor analysis.
The samples were prepared and analyzed by LC/MS/MS for the following list of fluorochemicals:
Table 1:Target Analysis
ComDound Name , Perfluorooctane Sulfonate
Perfluorooctane Sulfonvlamide , Perfluorooctanoate
Acronvm POAA
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 modified for the sediment and sludge samples. The procedures have 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-custodyinformation is 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 LC/MS/MS
4.1.1 Sample Preparationfor LC/MS/MS Analysis
Water samples (leachate and 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 LCIMSIMS analysis. A forty-milliliter portian of sample was transferred to a Cle SPE cartridge. The cartridge was fiirst eluted 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 resulted in an eight-fold concentration 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, beginning with 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-phase chromatographic 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 agalinst standards.
A Hewlett-PackardHP1100 HPLC system coupled to a Micromass Ultima MS/MS was usedto analyze the sample extracts. Analysis was performed using selected reaction monitoring (SRM). Samples were extracted on 8/24/00 and analyzed by MS/MS between 8/26/00 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 plotted for 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 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 extraction blanks were compliant.
Instrument blanks in the form of clean methanol solvent were also analyzed after every high-
level calibration standard, and after known high-level sa,mples. 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 compl~iant.
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 usiiig all compounds of interest. Matrix
spike recoveries are given in Attachment B. No field spikes were performed on these samples 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 and leachate results are reported in parts per trillion (ppt) I:ng/L). 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 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 Lloyd, h e Prdsident
Date
Other Lab Members Contributing to Data Karen Smith
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Analytical Results W2151 Mobile, Alabama (GEN 016)
3M Sample Identification
PFOS (ng/L)
PFOSA (ng/L)
POAA (ng/L)
MC-413K Field Blank
ND
ND
ND
MC-414K Fieid Blank
NQ
NQ
ND
MC-435K Landfill Leachate
ND
ND
ND
MC-435K Landfill Leachate dup
ND
ND
ND
MC-436K Field Blank
ND
ND
ND
MC-445K Field Blank
ND
ND
NQ
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
NO - Compound detected at a level between the LOD and LOQ. Result is not quantifiable.
ND < LOD < NQ c LOQ
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Analytical Results W2151 Mobile, Alabama (GEN 016)
3M Sample Identification
MC-410K Sediment Site 1 MC-410K Sediment Site 1 dup MC-411K Sediment Site 2 MC-411K Sediment Site 2 dup MC-412K Sediment Site 3 MC-412K Sediment Site 3 dup MC-444K POTW Sludge MC-444K POTW Sludge dup
PFOS (ug/Kg) (as received)
0.224 0.209 0.557 0.454 0.505 0.463 1.78 1.71
PFOSA (ug/Kg) (as received)
NQ NQ 0.305 0.273 0.405 0.388 NQ NQ
POAA (ug/Kg) (as received)
NQ NQ ND ND NQ NQ NQ NQ
3M Sample Identification
MC-410K Sediment Site 1 MC-410K Sediment Site 1 dup MC-411K Sediment Site 2 MC-411K Sediment Site 2 dup MC-412K Sediment Site 3 MC-412K Sediment Site 3 dup MC-444K POTW Sludge MC-444K P O W Sludge dup
PFOS (ug/Kg) (dry weight)
0.303 0.282 0.699 0.57 0.67 0.61 6 60 57.7
PFOSA (ug/Kg) (dry weight)
NQ NQ 0.383 0.343 0.538 0.516 NQ NQ
POAA (ug/Kg) (dry weight)
NQ NQ ND ND NO NQ NQ NQ
Limit of Detection (LOD) for the procedure is approximately 0.08 ug/Kg for all cornpourids (as received)
Limit of Quantitation (LOO) for the procedure is 0.20 ug/Kg for all compounds (as receiwed)
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
74.01 74.01 79.65 79.65 75.29 75.29
2.97 2.97
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Attachment B: LC/MS/MS Laboratory Spike Recovery
Spiked Amount (ng/L): I
250
PFOS PFOSA POAA
Sample Concentration
(ng/L)
28.0 6.8 8.6
Matrix Spike Result (ng/L)
236 21 3 224
Matrix Spike Result
(% Recovery)
83.2 82.5 86.2
Criteria (Pass / Fail)
PASS PASS PASS
Lower Recovery Limit:
Upper Recovery Limit: [
70
130
1
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 present in the sample extract
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PFOS PFOSA POAA
Sample Concentration
(ngU
69.6
38.1 0
Matrix Spike Result (n!m
270 244 201
Lower Recoverv Limit: 1,
70
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Upper Recovery Limit: I,
130
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Concentrations represent amounts present in the sample extract
Matrix Spike Result
(YoRecovery)
80.2 82.4 80.4
Criteria (Pass / Fail)
PASS PASS PASS
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Attachment B: LC/MS/MS Laboratory Spike R:ecovery
Sample ID:
I MC-412K I
Spiked Amount (ng/L): I
250
I
PFOS PFOSA POAA
Sample Concentration
(ng/L)
63.1 50.6 9.0
Matrix Spike Result (ng/L)
27 1 259 238
Matrix Spike Result
(% Recovery)
83.2 83.4 91.6
Criteria (Pass / Fail)
PASS PASS PASS
Lower Recovery Limit: I
70
1
Upper Recovery Limit: I
130
I
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 present in the sample extract
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Attachment B: LC/MS/MS Laboratory Spike Recovery
Sample ID:
I MC-444K 1
Spiked Amount (ng/L): 1
250
1
PFOS PFOSA POAA
Lower Recovery Limit:
Upper Recovery Limit:
Sample Concentration
(ng/L)
223 8.3 16.6
I
70
1
130
Matrix Spike Result (ng/L)
406 55.8 234
Matrix Spike Result
(% Recovery)
73.2 19.0 87.0
Criteria (Pass / Fail)
PASS FAIL 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 present in the sample extract
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PFOS I PFOSA ~ POAA
Sample Concentration
(ng/L)
0 0 0
Matrix Spike Result (ng/L)
94.6 93.9 104
Lower Recovery Limit: I Upper Recovery Limit: I
70
1
130
1
Matrix Spike Result
(% Recovery)
94.6 93.9 104.0
Criteria (Pass / Fail)
PASS PASS PASS
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