Volatile PFAS Analysis in Water by Purge and Trap – Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Environment
Poster Presentation

Prepared by T. Trent, T. Hartlein
Teledyne Tekmar, 4736 Socialville foster Road, mason, OH, 45040, United States


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ABSTRACT

Mounting concern over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) resistance to breaking down in the environment and toxicity at relatively low concentrations has created a need for developing various methods for their detection. Volatile PFAS can be carried long distances through the air, which may lead to contamination of soils and groundwater far from the PFAS source. Therefore, it has become critical to develop alternative analytical techniques to fully analyze and understand nearly 15,000 PFAS compounds. This research study aims to understand the feasibility of analyzing volatile PFAS in water by P&T with detection by GC/MS and highlight advantages and insights gained while developing this working application.