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Detecting and Quantifying Low Levels of Fluoropolymer Polymerization Aids --
A Guidance Document
Fluoropolymer Manufacturers Group (FMG) -- Technical Working Group (TWG) ~ Analytical Working Group (AWG)
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APPENDIX C: ComparisonofAvailable Analytical Techniques for Fluoropolymers........ 16
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1.0 Purpose
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but and
rather data
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sampling chemical
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wliittehratthuerettehramtinwiolllogbyeanusdedfeufliinniteisotnasbluissehidnignatnhaelyftiieclad.l protocols. Table 1 will provide the reader
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2.0 Introduction
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are similar in structure hydrophobic part. The
to conventional difference lies
surfactants in that the
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molecule fluorine
contains atoms in
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extent affect
of the
the fluorination characteristics
and the position of the of the fluorosurfactant.
Consequently, perfluorinated).
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be termed either partially fluorinated
partially or fully surfactants contain
fluorinated both fluorine
(aka and
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hydrophobes of mutually phobic
hydrocarbon parts which
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over fully commonly
perfluorinated used solvents,
surfactants. The lowers the melting
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surfactants, negative or
dissociate into positive ion.
ions
in
an
aqueous
medium.
The hydrophilic part can belong to 4
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the
most
important
classof fluorinated
surfactants.
They
are
classified
based
on
the
that are structure of
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Table 1. General Terminology and Definitions
Fiuormated
A general, non-specific term used synonymouslywith fuorochemical."
Chemical Fluorinated Organic Polymer
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the ters fluorosurfactant example is
is
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performance applications where chemical resistance and thermal stability
Frioropolymer Polymerization
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Aid Foorosarfactam
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Perluoro- / Perfluorinated
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PerTuorinaied Surfactant
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eroroalkylai Substance
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an
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their hydrophile, which can be divided into four main categories: a) carboxylates (RCOOM,
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In cationic fluorinated surfactants, the fluorinated hydrophobe is attached directly or
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adsorb oAnmpnheogtateirvieclyfclhuaorrigneadtesdurfsaucrefsa.c"tants are bifunctional compounds having at least one
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their isoelectric points. as cationic surfactants
depending on the pH ofthe medium? They are compatible with other types of surfactants and
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fluoropolymers, spreading agents
wetting agents, on hydrocarbon
repellants surfaces,
for paper and cleaning agents
textiles, fire-extinguishing agents, for degreasing metal surfaces, and
personal care products.
not
Nonionic fluorinated dissociate into fons in
swuartfearc.tantCsoanrseeqsuoelnutblley,innaonniaocniidc ofrlaunorailnkaatleidnesumrefdacituamnt.s
They do arc less
sensititvoe pH and electrolyte changes. surfaces.
They are not preferentially adsorbed on charged
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3.0 Safe Handling Information for Fluoropolymer Polymerization Aids
IndustryR,eIandc.sa(fSePtIy) i"nGfuoirdmaetitoonSaprfieorHatnodulsien,gionfclFuldiunogroMpoSlDySme,rsanDidsptheersSioocnise,t"yavoafiltahbelePleaistthiecrs
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`become available. A general
Consult your supplier or SPIforthe treatment of physical and other
most up-to-date information. properties of FPAs may be
found
in
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agenti likely exposure.
to
cause
cancer
in
humans
except
under
uncommon
or
unlikely
routes
or
levels
of
(PPE)
Use of engineering controls, good are critical in reducing exposure
hygienic practices and personal protection equipment to FPAs. Avoid contact when handling materials
containing FPAs. FPAS may be released when dispersions are heated or dried. Although solids,
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some FPA have high vapor pressures. It is important to clean up spills before they dry and
allow the FPA to sublime.
Handle all chemicals with caution, including fluorosurfactants. It is the responsibility of
tphreecianudtiivoindsuatlosfhoalnldolwibnagsneedatonmaatveariilaalbsl,esitnafnodramradtsi,oan.nd samples to determine the most appropriate
4.0 Analytical Technologies
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The application
logical approach to is to define the need,
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abalpearttoicsuollavre
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the problem, determine if these resources are available in a timely fashion, and if so, proceed.
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Odifftfeincultthe process is not as simple as it might seem, especially if the analyte of interest is
A useful tool to define the need is "Fitness for Purpose." Fitness for Purpose is the
propertyofdata produced by measurement that enables the userofthe data to make technically
correct decisions for a stated purpose.' Fitness for Purpose refers to the magnitude of the
uncertainty associated with the measurement in relation to the needsofthe application area. For
many applications of perfluorinated fluoropolymer polymerization aids, it might be sufficient to
simply determine the total fluorideafter combustion with a fluorine ion-selective electrode. For
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`measurements required in an industrial, regulated environment, it would be necessary to have
more exacting quantitative and qualitative tools with defensible quality assurance as an integral
partofeach step.
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`The following checklist might also be a useful tool inselecting the analytical method.
Whatis the purposeofthe measurement?
WHhoawtwiclolnctehnetrmaattieornioalfabneaildyetnetiifsieedx?pected? What quality assurance procedures are required? How will sampling and transport be accomplished? WWhhaattasretthheemesthooduospfrepciocftiecenittiys?al cross contamination? Should screening be used to expedite the measurement process?
* What is the linearity and range ofthe measurement?
WhWhaatitsstthheedsettaebciltiitoyonflitmhiet (sbaomtphlmeeitnhtohde acaodntaiinnsetrrsumaenndt)c?onditions from sampling to
analysis?
Whattype of error analysis is appropriate? Whatcriteria are needed to reject data? (R?,
`blank less than the method detection limit (MDL), nonzero blanks)
VTailmieda,tmioonney, resources
Have you
obtained?
carefully
considered
the
next
steps
("What
if"
planning)
after
the
data
are
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fporrecPiusripoons,ea,ncdonqsuaildietraattiivoennsahtouurleodbfetgheivaenanlytsoits.he
resources
Generally,
the
more precise, accurate, and certthehaigihenrt,he cost andgreaterthe time needed.
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"The most common fluoropolymer polymerization aid is ammonium perfluorooctanoate, APFO. Since itisthemostcommonmaterialinuse,itisalsothemoststudiedandreported upon. Inwater, APFO dissociates into its anion, perfluorooctanoate, and its cation, ammonium. For analytical measurementtsh,e concentrations are usually expressaesd the original ammonium
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PFOA.
5.0 Analysis of PFOA in Water
5.1 Sampling and Preservation
Care must be used in sampling to avoid later problems in analysis, especially when
determining perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and its salts at part per billion (ppb) levels or less. It
is important that multiple blanks and standards are run. If blanks show measurable quantities of
PFOA, results should be considered suspect. To avoid contamination from sampling equipment and containers, fluoropolymers should be avoided, since PFOA is often used in fluoropolymer
`manufacture. Field blanks can help to identify problems in this area. It is important to ensure
the sampling equipment being used is not subject to adsorption, absorption, or volatilization
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losses, and does not compromise the sample.
Sample history should be well documented and contain details of sample collection and
transport. It is important to verify hold times for analysesofthis type. Ifnot analyzed promptly,
samples should be stored at temperatures at or near zero degrees Celsius.
52 Preparation Different types of water have different sample preparation issues associated with them. If
the PFOA salts dissolve more readily than the free acid, it may be necessary to adjust solution
conditions through the addition of appropriate bases, such as ammonium hydroxide (see
Appendix B). Since PFOA and its salts are surfactants, they tend to spread and coat sample
containers and apparatus. Thus unnecessary changing of the test sample container should be
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perfluorinated surfactants,
In the caseofvery
dsiilnucteeasbasmoprlpteisoint imsagyenbeeranlelcyelsessasrtyhtaonpfroercootnhceerntmartaetreiatlhse.sample.
This
can be accomplished using preconditioned cartridges such as C18, Porapak Q, or Tenax.
Recovery of spiked blanks and samples should be assessed to determine the efficiency ofanalyte
recovery from such cartridges.
Additional sample preparation may be necessary depending on the analytical method
chosen for the determination.
53 Typesof Water "Clean" water, such as drinking water, usually should not require filtration. Since the
concentration of PFOA is likely to be very low, however, it is especially important to avoid
contamination during sampling and handling. Preconcentration and pH adjustment may be necessary. Interference from inorganic fluoride may cause problems with a non-specific analytical method, such as total fluorine content.
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Groundwater and river water may of may not require filtration, depending on the source. Mostofthe comments pertaining to "clean" water also apply.Theremay be additional problems created by the presence of biological organisms and other interfering compounds, especially in river water.
Process water, such as that found in fluoropolymer manufacturing facilities or in plants that use fluoropolymers in their manufacturing processes, may contain relatively high concentrations of PFOA or its salts. It is important that the time and place of sampling is carefully noted, since concentrations of PFOA may fluctuate substantially with time. Filtration may be necessary to remove undissolved solids, but it will probably be necessary to analyze any Solids removed, since they may contain sizeable quantities of PFOA asa result of sorption. Interference from other components in the process stream should be considered when choosing an analytical technique.
Each typeofwater mentioned above should be considered as unique, and has its own set of sampling and analytical problems. Seasonal variations might be significant. Again, it is important o verify hold times for analyses ofthis type.
54 Analytical Methods There are many methods that may be appltioethde analysis of PFOA and its salts. Factors
to be considered when choosing a method include cost and availability of equipment, analytical skill level required for analysts, time requirements for sample preparation and analysis, and any trade-offs required between sensitivity, accuracy, and precision of measurement. These considerations are summarized in Appendix C.
Total fluorine content is non-specific to PFOA, but may be adequate for relatively high concentrations in samples where it is known that there are no other sources of fluorine besides PFOA. The organic fluorine must be converted to soluble fluoride ion for many of the more common techniques, and this will require some type of combustion. It should be noted that sptearnfdlaurordisnaantedd scpoimkepdosuanmdpsl,essaurche iasmpPorFtOaAnt, taoreensdiufrfeictuhlatt tcoomcboumsbtuisotn cisomcpolmeptleeltye.." Analysis of
Ges chromatography with flame ionization (FID), electron capture (ECD), or mass spectroscopic (MSD) detection can be used to determine PFOA. These methods have been
reported for the determination of PFOA. in blood plasma and urine**"", and may be adapted to
water analysis. Since the acid form cannot be chromatographed, it is necessary to first convert the carboxylic acid to an ester. Various procedures can be used for the esterification, and it is importatnot ensurethatthe esterification is complete by using spiked samples. These techniques are semi-specifi, since the retention timesofknown standardscanserve to identify the materials being analyzed. The lower limit of detection for these techniques isofthe order of one to five parts per million by weight. They have the advantageofusing relatively inexpensive and widely available equipment.
Nuclear magnetic resonance (''F-NMR) has been reported to be applicable to PFOA
analysis in water with a detection limit of 10 ug/L. It is also semi-specific, but perfluorinated surfactants other than PFOA can interfere with the determination. The presence of branched surfactants can lead to erroneous quantitation; care must be taken to account for the amount of branching. _Pre-concentration of samples may be necessary, but derivatization is not. The equipment is expensive and may be available only in larger laboratories.
High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) has been reported to be applicable to tahnaelyasniasl.ysiSsipnecreflPuForOoAcarabnodxylitiscsaacltisdslaicnkbicohlroogmiocpalhosraemsp,leist''i,s aalnsdo mnaecyesbsearaydatpotadbelreivfaotrizweatteher sample before analysis when using fluorescence detection. As with gas chromatography, it is semi-specific in that retention time of standards can be used to identify the analyte. HPLC
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equipmentis only moderatelyexpensiveandisreportedto be moresensitive than gas
chromatLogiraspihyc.l'y"omgtogaghsjanders sas ester (LOMSIMS) bs been used i dreeqtueirrmeidneerPivFatOiAzatiinornoivfetrhwaeter'sampalnedprhiuormtaon saenraulmy.s"is. IItt iiss csomuppouentdrosLipeCco/iMfriScianntdhdaoteist pnrootvides
an additional dimension, which helps to avoid false positives. A detection limit of 1 pg was reported for water and 10 ng/mL for serum.'? It s likely tobethemost generally applicable technique, especiallyfor tracelevels, but the equipment is expensive and likely to be available only in larger laboratories.
55 BeAfnoarleytgiecnaelraMteintghaondalVyatilciadlatdaitoan on unknown samples with anyofthe methods mentioned
above, it is important to ensure that the method is validated. This is especially importantif a method developed for one type of medium, e.g. human serum, is to be adapted to another
`medium, e.g. water. Lab spiking should be performed to address matrix effects. Blanks are very important for low-level quantitation and minimizing sampling artifacts. Good guidelines for
`method validactainboen found in reference 13.
6.0 Analysis of Ammonium Perfluorooctanoate (APFO) in Air
includAeppmleitcahtoidonvsaloifdaatiironsacmriptleirniag caonnsdisatneanltysweisthmeatphporodpsritaotethreegmuelaastourryemgeuindtanocfeA. PFDuOesthooutlhde pmoetdeintaiails bcirpihtiacsailc. naMtuertehoofdAdPeFveOloapnmdeontthesrhaoirublodrnienclfuldueoro"zcehreom"icaailrs mceonassiudreermaetinotnsofassawmeplllinags asdhsoourlpdtiboen aabnlde dteosdoirspctriiomnineafftiecibeentciweese,nanandalhyotledionng tpairmteicmleesasvuerresmuesntansa.lytPereifnertahbelyvatphoermpehtahsoe.d Tcohnedrietisohnosuelxdcebpet "froerahl"avbilnagnktsh,e aiinrclpuudmipngedfitehldrobulgahntkhsemt.akeDnemtoonstthreatfiieolndofanldabexcpapoasbeidlittyo vailal
analysisofspiked samples and replicates and all associated quality control requirements should be documented. This documentation should include instrumental calibrations and written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or written lab procedures for each step from materials
`preparation, sampling, analysis, documentation, reporting and deliverables, and data retention.
Third party validation or review is desired. Established quality criteria including method
ppreercfiosrimona,ncsepecsihfoiuciltdy,becaldiobcrautmieonntcerdite(rLiai,mibtlaonfk Qcuriatnetriita,atimoantri- xLoOrQ,labunccoenrttraoilntisepsi,keacccruirtaerciya,,
replicates, retention-time window criteria, tuning criteria). Reports of analyses of semivolatile or non-volatile fluorochemicals in air have been
limited. "!9 A recent analytical air method exists for the analysis of APFO in workplace
atmospheres. This method involves LC/MS/MS analysis of acetone extracts from OSHA
VmeertshaotidleapSpalmipesletro (thOeVSan)altyusbiess o(fOc"cculpeaatni"onaamlbiSeanftetwyoarnkdplHaecaeltahir.AdmAipnpilsitcraattiioonno,ftOhSHeAm)e.t"hoTdhitso espnevciirfoincmveanltiadaltimoann.ufOaVctSurtiunbgesewmeirsseiuosnesdstaomspilmiunlgtaonreooutshleyr tariarp mfalturoircoecshewmoiucalldparretqiuciurleatseosuarncde vapors from workplace air. Analytical methods were developed for air samples collected on.
OVS tubes to quantitatively analyze for both total fluorine, using oxygen bomb combustion/ion
selective electrode, and for nineteen analyte specific organofluorochemicals using LC/MS,
GC/MS, and IC (ion chromatography).'* A method validation study was conducted according to
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the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) with minor revisions of the epxeprefroirmmeanntcael fodresAiPgnFOdaunealytsois swpaecsifsiucfsficoifentthiinstepramrstiocfulaanralystaimcpallirnegcovaeprpyl,icsaatimopnl.e'r caMpeatcihtoyd, msteotrhaogde sctoabmibliitnye,sdeOtVerSmitnuabteiosnamopflliinmgitwsiotfhdLetCe/ctMiSon,anaanldyspirseacinsdioins aapnpdlibciaabsolefftohreqsuaanmtpilteast.ioTnhoef 0.06 - 6 jigs APFO in an OVS tube sample. This method range corresponds to quantitation of
PFO in ambient air in the concentration rangeof 0.001 - 0.1 mg/m' with a 60-liter air sample.
7.0 Determination of Ammonium Perfluorooctanoate (APFO) in Biological Matrices
`Analyte specific detection ofAPFO in biological matricesattrace levels (parts per billion by
we`Tihgehftir)sctatnecbheniaqcuceocmopmlbiisnheeds cushienmgictawlodperriivmaatriyzaatniaolnyttieccahlnideqtueecstcioonuptleecdhnwiitqhuegsa.s 174 vito)
chromatography/mass spectrometry detection. Thesecond technique combines biological matrix
extraction with liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry detection.
Biological matrices are highly variable and impact analytical method performance with
tuhneprseadimcetaabnlaleyrteiscualltsm.etShigondifwihcaennt idtifisfearpepnlcieesditnombeitohloogdicpaelrfmaotrrmiaxncvearciraittieorinas coafnbtiessuoebsteyrpvee(d.fgo.r,
vliavreiratvioenrs(ues.gs,erraa)b,bittisvsueersufsrarcatt)i.onsF/ocoomdpoannedntDsru(eg.gA.,dmwihnioslterabtliooond(vFeDrAsu)sbsieoarnuaml)y,tiacnadl msepetchioeds
validation guidance has been recently published to ensure analytical method performance criteria
are defi`nSeodmaenrdecaernetcpounbsliisctaetnitownistohnretghueldaettoerrymmienatthioodn goufidAePliFnOesifnobridoaltoagirceaplormtaitnrgi.ces show low
rseppiokretirnegcotvoerrye.gulLaotowry(iacg.e,n<ci7e0s%.) spike recovery percentages may not be appropriate for
Analytical method validation successfully met all requirements
plans of a
for full
"partial" validation
validation will differ
of a method based on the
tshpaetciaflirceamdeythhoads
vaclhiadnagteionth"aatreregqiuviernesasvaallisdtaitinotnh.e FEDxaAmgpuliedsanocfe dsopcecuimfeinct.method changes requiring "partial
1. 2.
CTrhaannsgfeerisnbaentawlyeteincallabmoertahtoordioelsoogryb(eet.wge.ednetaencatliyosntssystem)
43.. CChhaannggeeiinnmaanttircioxagwuiltahnitn isnpehcairevses(t.ign.g, hbiuomloagnicpallafslmuaidto human urine)
5. Changeinsample processing procedures
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76.. CChhaannggeeiinn rsepleecviaenstwciotnhciennmtartatriioxn(er.agn.,gerat plasma to mouse plasma)
98.. CLhiamnigteedisnaminpslteruvmoelnutmsean(ed./go.,rpseodfitawtarriec psltautdfy)orms
10. 11.
Rare matrices Selectivity in
t(hce.g,prelsiemnicteeod fncuomnbceormoiftianndtivmiedduiaclatsiaomnpsles-endangered
species)
12. Selectivity in the presenceof specific metabolites
x
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8.0 Solids
The determination of perfluorinated carboxylic acids or their salts in solids can be
accomplished directly or indirectly. An indirect method such as the combustionofthe material
with a Wickbold" torch for total organic fluoride, followed by determination with fluoride ion-
selective electrode measurement, is used to seeif a fluorinated compound is present in the solid.
Of course the indirect method cannot definitively confirm the presence of any specific
fluorinated material. A direct method would probably employ either thermal desorption,
derivatization, gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS) or solvent extraction followed
by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). The mass spectrometric
g
methods are specific and definitive since they provide both qualitativeand quanitatdaitva.e The
massspectrumand retention time are the minimumdataneeded 10identifythe presence of a
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`materialOfintaenswoliitdh. a complex matrix, such as a solid, it is necessary to also characterize the solid
since the extraction efficiencyofthe analyte from its matrix will depend on the composition of
the solid and also perhaps how long the solid has been exposed to the analyte of interest. It
might also be necessary to perform an aging and sequestration study to determine the effect of
aging and other components of the matrix. The EPA document "Preparation of Soil Sampling
Protocols: Sampling Techniquesand StrategiesTM"*notes that mostofthe variance involved in soil
analysis comes from the sampling and not from the laboratory analysis. With solids from a
manufacturing process, however, more information on the composition of the solid would be
known so that defining the analytical task should be somewhat less complex. If the solids
matrix contains other fluorinated species, a determination of the concentration and source
(decomposition or reaction with the analyte of interest) might also have to be performed to
ascertain the "real" concentration.
9.0 Additional Analytical Considerations
Fluoropolymer polymerization aids are unique in their physicochemical properties; therefore special care must be taken in sample preparation and analysis. Common predictive models may lead to significantly erroneous results for physicochemical properties. Since these compounds "look" like hydrocarbons, the temptation is to assume similar characteristics for measuresofvolatility, solubility, etc. This temptation must be resisted and thought given to cach step in the method with a full slateofquality assurance (QA) components incorporated into the process from sampling through analysis and data acceptance and reduction.
Method validation studies need to be conducted to ensure the method is sufficient in terms of analytical recovery, sampler capacity, storage stability, determination of limits of
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dtheattecttihoen,woarnkd pbreecriesviionewaendd fboirasquoaflitthye asanmdplreigso.r.' ABegfooorde arnesyoudractea airse"rGeupoirdtaendc,eitfiosr iImnpdoursttarny,t
Bioanalytical Method Validation." This document is especially useful when GC or LC
`methods are employed, and is especially helpful for asingle laboratory initiated validation.
Table 2 contains some suggested QA components that will add to the defensibilityofthe
data.
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Table 2. Definitionsof Quality Assurance (QA) Criteria
-- Blank
rr | sample subjected totheusual analytical or measurement process
o establish a zero or baseline value.
Calibration
fusiments. A comparison ofa measurement standard, instrument, or item with
ha standardor instrumentof higheraccuracy to detect and quantify
finacuracies
andtoreportoreliminatethoseinaccuraciesby
CheckStandard
Duplicate Samples
`standard prepared independentloyf thecalibration standardsand
fanalyzed exactly like the samples.
[Two samples taken from, and representative of, the same population
and carried through all stepsofsampling and analytical procedures
n an identical manner.
Field Blank
`blank used to provide information about contaminants that may b fintroducedduring sample collection, storage, and transport.
Taboratory Control Spike [Determinesthedesorption efficiencyofthe target analytes from the sampling media. Samples are prepared by spiking blank sampling
media, preferablyfromthe same lot ofmedia used in sample
collection, with quantities oftarget analytes commensurate with the
ge determined in samples.
Laboratory Split Samples[Twoor more representative portions takenfromthe same sample land analyzed by different laboratories to estimate interlaboratory precision or variability and the data comparability.
"sampleprepared byadding aknownmassof atargetanalyte (0a. specified amountofmatrix sample for which an independent estimate of thetarget analyte concentration is available.
Method Blank
`Blank prepared to represent the sample matrixasclosely as
possible and analyzed exactly like the calibration standards, amples, and quality control (QC) samples. Resultsof method
blanks provide an estimate of within batch variability ofthe blank
persopocnesedurea:ndan indicationofthe bias introduced bytheanalytical
Split Samples
"WO or more representative portions taken from one sample in the
{hfaibelodraantodrioersin the laboratoryandanalyzed by different analysts or
Validation
onfirmation by examination and provisionof objective evidence
atthe particular requirements for a specific intended use have been|
ffulfilled.
`Hh
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APPENDIX A: Examples of Fluoropolymer Polymerization Aids
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Appendix B: General Physical and Chemical Properties
a. Thermal Stability
Pecflucrinated surfactants are remarkably stable; enabling them to withstand conditions
`whichwouldbe too severe
known, thus providing the
fflourohroysdurrofcaacrtabnotnsstuarbiflaicttyanetvse."na"thiTghhe
Cte-mFpberoantduries
oinn
etohfetphreessetnrcoengoefst
acids, alkali, oxidation and reduction. It has been found that perfluoroalkanecarboxylic acids and
perfluoroalkanesulfonic acids are the most stable fluorinated surfactants, while their salts
dnefcolmpoocserm8eore readily with the cation andRychain length apparentlyofprofound
b. Chemical Stability Perfluorinated alkanoic and alkanesulfonic acids have excellent chemical stability
`towards acids, oxidants and alkali."'*"* Perfluorinated alkanecarboxylic acids are strong acids, similar instrengthto mineral acids.
c. Melting Points `The perfluorinated carbon chains of surfactant molecules, as compared to their
hydrocarbon analogs, arestiffand inflexible duteo the rigidity ofthe C-F bond." It is believed that this contributes totheirhighermelting points, a high Krafft point with reduced solubility in solvents. The Rechain length and branchingoftheterminal units have been found to have a
p`omianrtk.edTefhfeecmtelotnintghepomienlttsionfgppeorifnltu"o!roTohacetsainzoeaotfetshweitchatiinoonrgaalnsiochcaastaionnesfdfeoctnootnitnhceremaesletilinngearly
`with increasing sizeofionic radii'".
stabilityofthe salt with increasing
siTzheoifs tphheenioonmiecnroandiis
believed
to
be
due
to
the
reduce
d. Solubility
`The unusual propertiesofthe fluorine atomandthe C-F bond also affect the solubilities
ofthe fluorinated surfactants. Perfluoroalkanes are more hydrophobic than their hydrocarbon
analogs as shown by their solubility data." The Rychain and the hydrophile haveaneffect on
the solubilityofthe fluorinated surfactant.'
with increasingchain length. At25 C, C1
The solubilityofperfluoroalkanoic acids decreases
to C6 perfluorinated alkanoic acids are miscible in
water in all proportions whereas the C8 and C10 perfluorinated alkanoic acids are only slightly
sionluwbaltee.r -- iTch.eitsdaemcereiasstersuewiftorh tihnecrseoalsuibnilgictyhoafianllkeanlgithm.etal saltsofperfluorinated alkanoic acids
Pre "n
Table 3: Physical and Chemical Properties
Molecular
[[[ rre ey ][Te or] Smeus e Ee R e e S Ton TNeeEn)] Undecafluorohexanoic acid (a)
307-244
Boiling
157C
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Ammonium
Pentadecafluorooctanoate (a)
SET
Perfluoro-N-deacciadn(oa,i8c) 335-76-2
mer[emo C8HF1502
41407
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514.09
Ie [Semen at 742 mm (d)
278396 mm NA
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BHeeinlnset;eiFnoIx;nJ. s Azmuetrr.FioCeht redmeu.rut Snogcd,e7r3C,h2e3m2i3sc(h1e95n3)W.issenschaften. Copyright 1988-2001
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Benefice-Malouet, S, Blancou, H., Itier, J., Commeyras, A; Synthesis, 647-648 (1991).
4 E.A Kauck and A.R. Diesslin, Ind. Eng. Chem. 43, 2332 (1951).
Brice, etal; J. Amer. Chem.Soc. 75, 2698-2702(1953).
`RuDbaitao,frSo.m, MBlSanDcSous,heHe.t,sCommeyras, A; J. Fluorine Chem. 99(2), 171-176 (1999).
" D.Linesand H. Sutcliffe, J. Fluorine Chem.., 25, 505-512 (1984).
N/A ~ not available
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APPENDIX C: Comparison of Available Analytical Techniques for Fluoropolymers
hia een bs Technique
Strengths
Costof
"Timing Aller
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Instrumentation| SaamnpdleInPsrterpuamreanttion
Calibration
"Total Fluorine| Low ppm | Non-matrix| Non-specific | <S20,000 USD | Onesampleperhour
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spVeecrsiaftiicle _| Odpeepreantdoernt
|
Towppm | Specificity | Field strength | > S100,000 USD |Onesample ever8y
GCFID Towppm | Read
`MNuolnt-is-psetceifpic |U$s20D,000 50,000| Dthaatna a1 chqouuisrition less
(derivatization)
OMS Towppm | Specificity | Multi-step
0,000
`Dafa acquisition less
GOECD
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ppm
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(Mduelriivsattiezpation)
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$10200,,000000US50D,000||
than Data
1 hour acquisition
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than 1 hour
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source)
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20,000 -- 50,000| Data acquisiion Tess
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TOMS'
Specificity |dePpoessnidbelentmatrix | u$s50d,000
t3h0amnin1 uhtoeusrper
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sMaimnpilmeal | interference | 100000 USD | sample
|
preparation
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TC/MSIMSTM |Sub-ppb | Specificity | Possible matix|> $100,000 USD| 30minutes per
Minimal | interference
sample
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