EPA Method 508a – Screening for Polychlorinated Biphenyls by Perchlorination and Gas Chromatography

Analyzer Description

Configuration:

1-capillary column, ECD, auto-injector

Sample Type:

Water

Compounds Separated:

  • Aldrin
  • Chlordane-alpha
  • Chlordane-gamma
  • Chlorneb
  • Chlorobenzilatea
  • Chlorothalonil
  • DCPA
  • 4,4'-DDD
  • 4,4'-DDE
  • 4,4'-DDT
  • Dieldrin
  • Endosulfan I
  • Endosulfan II
  • Endosulfan sulfate
  • Endrin
  • Endrin aldehyde
  • Etridiazole
  • HCH-alpha
  • HCH-beta
  • HCH-delta
  • HCH-gamma
  • Heptachlor
  • Heptachlor epoxide
  • Hexachlorobenzene
  • Methoxychlor
  • cis-Permethrin
  • trans-Permethrin
  • Propachlor
  • Trifluralin
  • Aroclor 1016
  • Aroclor 1221
  • Aroclor 1232
  • Aroclor 1242
  • Aroclor 1248
  • Aroclor 1254
  • Aroclor 1260
  • Toxaphene
  • Chlordane

Lower Detection Limits:

5 ppb

Methods Met:

EPA Method 508a, Wasson-ECE W2479

Key Features and Benefits

  • Approximately a 10 minute analysis time.
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