What is a good SPE cartridge for extracting PAHs from water? - WKB124452

ENVIRONMENT

• Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
• Solid-phase extraction (SPE)
• Sample preparation
• Sep-Pak C18
• Oasis HLB

ANSWER

WAT036905 - Sep-Pak C18 6 cc Vac Cartridge, 1 g Sorbent per Cartridge, 55 - 105 µm, 30/pk - if following EPA method 550.1

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

See EPA Method 550.1 Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Drinking Water by Liquid-Solid Extraction and High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection.

Alternatively, the following cartridge might be used as well, but some method development may be required:

186000115 - Oasis HLB 6 cc Vac Cartridge, 500 mg Sorbent per Cartridge, 60 µm, 30/pk

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