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May 25, 2023
11:00AM - 12:00PM EST

The Analysis for PFAS: A Review of Methodologies, Pros/Cons and Liabilities

Complimentary Webinar: Join the OCTC members from Eurofins to discuss methods and techniques for the analysis of PFAS.

Webinar May 2023 Eurofins

Call-in/Zoom information will be sent in a confirmation email following registration.

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Methods (and techniques) for the analysis of PFAS run the gamut from those designed for drinking water to the newly issued Draft EPA Method 1633. We could also pull into the mix the TOP Assay, TOF (total organic fluorine) and Non-Target Analysis (NTA) and it would seem that we have quite a few tools at our disposal for assessing the impacts and presence of PFAS in the environment. But what do all of these applications do for the practitioner investigating PFAS? Are they complimentary or are they distinct and separate in usefulness and the quality of data that is generated?

In this presentation, we will give brief over views of the individual methodologies and the data that they provide, how they relate to one another and the potential for their overall usefulness to the PFAS practitioner. We will tabulate those differences and limitations and explain why, for example, TOF might not really be useful for drinking water analysis or 537.1 might not be the go to for wastewater evaluation.

This presentation will look at the current state of analytical methods for the analysis of PFAS and will provide the following:

 

About Presenter

Charles J. Neslund
Scientific Officer and PFAS Practice Leader

Charles (Chuck) Neslund is the Scientific Officer for Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Environment Testing, and PFAS Practice Leader for Eurofins Environment Testing US.  Chuck has worked in environmental analytical chemistry for over 37 years and works out of the Lancaster, PA location. He is a subject matter expert in HRMS analysis and PFAS analysis. He is responsible for identifying and framing trends in analytical testing and equipment.  Chuck initiates new methodology and directs research and development.  He has a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh (1982) and two years of graduate study credits in Organic Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh (1982-1984)

He is a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Chromatography Forum of Delaware Valley (CFDV), Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA), Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), and Sediment Management Workgroup (SMWG).

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Add to Calendar aCLuDhaqizCaPxAftmqF167204 05/25/2023 11:00 AM 05/25/2023 12:00 PM false America/New_York The Analysis for PFAS: A Review of Methodologies, Pros/Cons and Liabilities Call-in/Zoom information will be sent in a confirmation email following registration. Methods (and techniques) for the analysis of PFAS run the gamut from those designed for drinking water to the newly issued Draft EPA Method 1633. We could also pull into the mix the TOP Assay, TOF (total organic fluorine) and Non-Target Analysis (NTA) and it would seem that we have quite a few tools at our disposal for assessing the impacts and presence of PFAS in the environment. But what do all of these applications do for the practitioner investigating PFAS? Are they complimentary or are they distinct and separate in usefulness and the quality of data that is generated? In this presentation, we will give brief over views of the individual methodologies and the data that they provide, how they relate to one another and the potential for their overall usefulness to the PFAS practitioner. We will tabulate those differences and limitations and explain why, for example, TOF might not really be useful for drinking water analysis or 537.1 might not be the go to for wastewater evaluation. This presentation will look at the current state of analytical methods for the analysis of PFAS and will provide the following: Methods Comparison – A look at published drinking water methods Methods for non-potable water, solid and air matrices - what is available today and what is being worked on (Draft 1633) Key analytical techniques Matrix specific considerations A review of state specific method requirements An introduction/review of new techniques for PFAS determination to compliment targeted compound approaches   About Presenter Charles J. NeslundScientific Officer and PFAS Practice Leader Charles (Chuck) Neslund is the Scientific Officer for Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Environment Testing, and PFAS Practice Leader for Eurofins Environment Testing US.  Chuck has worked in environmental analytical chemistry for over 37 years and works out of the Lancaster, PA location. He is a subject matter expert in HRMS analysis and PFAS analysis. He is responsible for identifying and framing trends in analytical testing and equipment.  Chuck initiates new methodology and directs research and development.  He has a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh (1982) and two years of graduate study credits in Organic Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh (1982-1984) He is a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Chromatography Forum of Delaware Valley (CFDV), Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA), Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), and Sediment Management Workgroup (SMWG). ----