Soil-XCell for EPA Method 3546 Semi-Volatile Organic Extractions

Environmental Express, known for its innovative products, has developed the Soil-XCell system for the extraction of semi-volatile organic compounds in soil samples. The Soil-XCell system meets the requirements of the Performance Based Measurement System established by the EPA and replaces microwave technology with a HotBlock and stainless steel Soil Extraction Cells. Analytical results of a CRM (Certified Reference Material) for PAH/BNA and TPH fell within the required acceptance limits and were very reproducible. Real world soil samples were also extracted using this procedure for PAH/BNA, TPH, and PCB compounds and compared to results achieved using SW846 Method 3545A. Results were comparable for all three groups of compounds.

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