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ASTM WK87240

Revision of E3302-22 Standard Guide for PFAS Analytical Methods Selection

Rationale

Guide revisions planned for 2023 include: (a) reference the third Draft Method 1633 (Dec. 2022, EPA 821-D-22-003); (b) reference the fourth Draft Method 1633 (expected in late-2023); (c) discuss the draft EPA Method 1621 (April 2022, EPA 821-D-22-002); (d) expand discussion of non-targeted analysis in section 6.4 with updated references; (e) create a new summary table of method instructions to address common matrix interferences (such as high levels of total dissolved solids) added as an Appendix to section 5.6.6; (f) update section 5.10.3 to add a reference to the NJDEP Regulatory Data Report Format for PFAS in Water (April 2019) which includes extended data format report requirements for PFAS by LC/MS/MS; and (g) reorganize Table 2 - PFAS Target Analyte List Comparison for Published PFAS Analytical Methods to group compounds by physical properties (as in draft 1633) and group analytical methods by sample matrix type.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: E50.04

Committee: E50

Staff Manager: Molly Lynyak

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 07-21-2023

Technical Contact: Eileen Snyder

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