PFAS Analysis by DIN 38407-42 for Water, Wastewater, and Sludge
- Sample Matrix: water, wastewater, and sludge
- Sample Preparation: WAX solid-phase extraction
- Detection Technique: LC-MS/MS
Determination of selected polyfluorinated compounds (PFC) in water-Method using high-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometric detection (HPLC/MS-MS) after solid-liquid extraction
DIN 38407-42 is used for the analysis of 10 PFAS in water, wastewater, and sludge. It is not available from Restek but may be purchased from other sources. The full analyte list and recommended products for DIN 38407-42 are provided below. In addition, you can register and directly compare analyte lists and matrices across PFAS analysis methods here or visit www.restek.com/PFAS to explore our technical resources for PFAS analysis.
Analyte List for DIN 38407-42 for PFAS Analysis
PFAS acronyms, compound names, and CAS numbers vary across methods and guidelines, and they also depend on compound form (e.g., neutral vs. salt). The following list uses standardized terminology to allow easy comparison across the methods and guidelines in our comprehensive guide. Please refer to DIN 38407-42 for method-specific nomenclature.
| Acronym | Compound Name | CAS# |
| PFBS | Perfluoro-1-butanesulfonic acid | 375-73-5 |
| PFDA | Perfluorodecanoic acid | 335-76-2 |
| PFHpA | Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 375-85-9 |
| PFHxS | Perfluoro-1-hexanesulfonic acid | 355-46-4 |
| PFHxA | Perfluorohexanoic acid | 307-24-4 |
| PFNA | Perfluorononanoic acid | 375-95-1 |
| PFOS | Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid | 1763-23-1 |
| PFOA | Perfluorooctanoic acid | 335-67-1 |
| PFBA | Perfluorobutanoic acid | 375-22-4 |
| PFPeA | Perfluoropentanoic acid | 2706-90-3 |
Recommended Products for DIN 38407-42 for PFAS Analysis
ANALYSIS
Analytical LC Columns:
- Raptor C18 SPP column: 50 x 2.1 mm, 2.7 μm (cat.# 9304A52)
- Force C18 FPP column: 50 x 2.1 mm, 1.8 μm (cat.# 9634252)
Delay Columns:
- PFAS delay column: 5 µm, 50 x 2.1 mm (cat.# 27854)
- PFAS delay column: 5 µm, 50 x 3.0 mm (cat.# 580959 [custom product])
STANDARDS
- PFAS 24 calibration standard: 1 µg/mL, methanol (1 mM KOH/2-propanol [98:2]) (cat.# 30733)
- PFAS 28 calibration standard: 1 µg/mL, methanol (1 mM KOH/2-propanol [98:2]) (cat.# 30734)
- EPA 533 PFAS calibration standard: 2 µg/mL, methanol (1 mM KOH) (cat.# 30736)
SAMPLE HANDLING
Sample Prep:
- 30 mm syringe filter: 0.45 µm, nylon (cat.# 23981)*
- 30 mm syringe filter: 0.22 µm, nylon (cat.# 23980)*
- Resprep polymeric SPE cartridge: WAX, 6 mL/500 mg, 30 µm (cat.# 28291)
- Resprep polymeric SPE cartridge: WAX, 6 mL/200 mg, 30 µm (cat.# 28292)
- Polypropylene sample reservoir: 75 mL (cat.# 26015)
- Polypropylene connectors (cat.# 26007)
*Note that a regenerated cellulose filter is mentioned in the method. However, nylon and polypropylene are widely accepted filter membrane materials for PFAS analysis.
Vacuum Manifolds:
Vacuum Pumps:
- Chemker 300 PTFE vacuum pump: 20 L/min, AC110 V, 60 Hz (cat.# 27426)
- Chemker 300 PTFE vacuum pump: 18 L/min, AC220 V, 50 Hz (cat.# 27427)
GENERAL LAB SUPPLIES
- Polypropylene vials: 100-pk. (cat.# 23243)
- Polypropylene vials: 1000-pk. (cat.# 23246)
- Polyethylene vial caps: 100-pk. (cat.# 23244)
- Polyethylene vial caps: 1000-pk. (cat.# 23247)
- Centrifuge tubes: 50 mL, 50-pk. (cat.# 25846)
- Centrifuge tubes: 50 mL, 500-pk. (cat.# 28290)
- Norm-Ject plastic syringe: 10 mL Luer Lock tip (cat.# 22775)
- Norm-Ject plastic syringe: 5 mL Luer Lock tip (cat.# 22774)
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