Analysis of Semi Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOC) in Waters
Why do you need accurate SVOC testing of Water?
Are SVOCs dangerous?
SVOCs include a variety of chemicals, which may have short and long term adverse health effects. The health effects can vary greatly from those that are highly toxic, to those which at present, have no known health effects. Many are suspected to be cancer causing in humans and some are known to be carcinogenic in animals and humans e.g: benzo (a) pyrene. Other SVOCs have also been shown to be reproductive toxicants based on animal studies e.g. phthalates and have been linked to asthma, allergies, and other bronchial irritations.
Where do SVOCs come from?
Many are human made and are used and produced in the manufacturing industry (e.g. in plastic, pharmaceutical and pesticide manufacture). SVOCs are typically industrial plasticizers e.g.: phthalates, Bi-products of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels e.g: benzo(a) pyrene. In the household sources can include, cooked foods (especially chargrilled), medicines, disinfectants and more….
Why test water for SVOCs?
Water is essential for life. The pollution of water can happen through contamination of the raw supply or through leaching e.g. Water storage tanks that have asphalt coated lining can be the source for some semi-volatile contamination.
What Chemex can do for you!
We test for a standard suite of 125 target semi volatile organic compounds, US EPA Method 8270 as modified for the US EPA CLP. Our method uses GC/MS instrumentation. Sample concentrations are calculated by individual quantitation mass peak areas for each target compound to the appropriate internal standard quantitation mass peak area and the response factor calibrated from the preceding calibration standard. For a full method summary and target compound list highlight the link.
- Every result backed by a wealth of validation data (Data available on request)· How we analyse
- Every compound listed with accreditation
- Non target compounds can be identified
- Extra compounds available with full method validation
- Bespoke Target Compound Lists
- Quick Turnaround
- Comprehensive report package with QA/QC data on request
Sample data validated by iso 17025 accredited Quality System
Adapting to client’s individual QAPPs
To summarize, SVOC testing in the environment is important to all of us. Chemex has a wealth of experience and robust methods of analysis.
Author: Katherine O'Neill
· Why we test Water for SVOCs
· How we analyse
· Reliable Results
· Method Acceditation
· Bespoke Reporting Formats
When you get the results how reliable are they?
Every result we provide is backed by a wealth of validation data, both from in-house studies, external proficiency testing schemes, like Contest, and accreditation from such bodies as UKAS and New Jersey. For full accreditation schedule highlight the links opposite.