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PFAS Analysis by U.S. EPA Method OTM-45 for Emissions

03 Oct 2025

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  • Sample Matrix: emissions from stationary sources
  • Sample Preparation: WAX solid-phase extraction
  • Detection Technique: LC-MS/MS

Other Test Method 45 (OTM-45) Measurement of Selected Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances from Stationary Sources

U.S. EPA Method OTM-45 is a performance-based draft method that can be used for the analysis of 50 PFAS in air emissions from stationary sources. It combines solid-phase extraction sample preparation using weak anion exchange (WAX) cartridges with LC-MS/MS analysis on a C18 column. Draft Method OTM-45 was released to encourage a consistent process for facilities, stationary source test teams, research laboratories, and other stakeholders and to promote discussion and further evaluation of the method. The full analyte list and recommended products for PFAS analysis in emissions by Method OTM-45 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 EPA Method OTM-45 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 U.S. EPA Method OTM-45 for method-specific nomenclature.

AcronymCompound NameCAS#
NEtFOSAAN-Ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid2991-50-6
NMeFOSAAN-Methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid2355-31-9
PFBSPerfluoro-1-butanesulfonic acid375-73-5
PFDAPerfluorodecanoic acid335-76-2
PFDoAPerfluorododecanoic acid307-55-1
PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid375-85-9
PFHxSPerfluoro-1-hexanesulfonic acid355-46-4
PFHxAPerfluorohexanoic acid307-24-4
PFNAPerfluorononanoic acid375-95-1
PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid1763-23-1
PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid335-67-1
PFTeDAPerfluorotetradecanoic acid376-06-7
PFTrDAPerfluorotridecanoic acid72629-94-8
PFUnAPerfluoroundecanoic acid2058-94-8
HFPO-DA, GenXHexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid13252-13-6
PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid375-22-4
PFPeAPerfluoropentanoic acid2706-90-3
PFDSPerfluoro-1-decanesulfonic acid335-77-3
PFHpSPerfluoro-1-heptanesulfonic acid375-92-8
PFPeSPerfluoro-1-pentanesulfonic acid2706-91-4
FOSAPerfluoro-1-octanesulfonamide754-91-6
4:2 FTS1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid757124-72-4
6:2 FTS1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid27619-97-2
8:2 FTS1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecane sulfonic acid39108-34-4
10:2 FTS1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorododecane sulfonate (10:2)120226-60-0
8:2 FTUCA, FOUEA2H-Perfluoro-2-decenoic acid (8:2)70887-84-2
NMeFOSAN-Methylperfluorooctanesulfonamide31506-32-8
NEtFOSAN-Ethylperfluorooctanesulfonamide4151-50-2
PFHxDAPerfluoro-n-hexadecanoic acid67905-19-5
PFODAPerfluoro-n-octadecanoic acid16517-11-6
9Cl-PF3ONS9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (F-53B Major)756426-58-1
11Cl-PF3OUdS11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (F-53B Minor)763051-92-9
ADONA4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid919005-14-4
PFNSPerfluoro-1-nonanesulfonic acid68259-12-1
PFecHSDecafluoro-4-(pentafluoroethyl)cyclohexanesulfonate646-83-3 (67584-42-3)
6:2FTCA, 6:2 FHEA2-Perfluorohexyl ethanoic acid53826-12-3
8:2 FOEA2-Perfluorooctyl ethanoic acid27854-31-5
10:2 FDEA2-Perfluorodecyl ethanoic acid53826-13-4
6:2 FHUEA2H-Perfluoro-2-octenoic acid70887-88-6
PFEESAPerfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid113507-82-7
NFDHANonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid151772-58-6
PFMPAPerfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid377-73-1
PFMBAPerfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid863090-89-5
NMeFOSE2-(N-methylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamido)-ethanol24448-09-7
NEtFOSE2-(N-ethylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamido)-ethanol1691-99-2
PFDoSPerfluorododecane sulfonate79780-39-5
PFDoSSodium perfluoro-1-dodecanesulfonate1260224-54-1
3:3 FTCA3:3 Fluorotelomer carboxylic acid356-02-5
5:3 FTCA5:3 Fluorotelomer carboxylic acid914637-49-3
7:3 FTCA, FHpPA7:3 Fluorotelomer carboxylic acid or 3-perfluoroheptyl propanoic acid812-70-4

Recommended Products for U.S. EPA Method OTM-45 for PFAS Analysis

Analytical LC Columns:


Colonne Raptor C18 2.7µm, 50 x 2.1 mm
Colonne LC Force C18, 1,8 μm 50 mm x 2.1 mm

Delay Columns:


“Colonne-retard” PFAS HPLC, 5 µm, 50 x 2.1 mm

Guard Columns:


Filtre/précolonne UltraShield UHPLC, fritté 0.2 μm, l’unité
Support de cartouche à connexion directe EXP, livré avec un écrou et 2 ferrules
Cartouche de garde Raptor C18 EXP, 2.7 µm, L 5 x DI 2.1 mm, lot de 3

Sample Prep:


Laine de verre borosilicaté désactivée, 10 g
Cartouche SPE Polymérique Resprep WAX, 6ml/500mg, 30μm, pack de 30
Cartouche SPE Polymérique Resprep WAX, 6ml/200mg, 30μm, pack de 30
Résine Certifiée Ultra-Pure "Rezin", 100g
Résine Clean SDVB, 100 g

Vacuum Manifolds:


Manifold sous-vide Resprep QR-24
Manifold sous-vide Resprep QR-12

Vacuum Pumps:


Pompe à vide Chemker 300 en PTFE, 20 L/min, AC110 V, 60 Hz
Pompe à vide Chemker 300 PTFE, 18 l/min, 220 V, 50 Hz

General Lab Supplies:


Flacon à volume limité à visser, polypropylène, 9 mm, 700 μl, 12 x 32 mm, lot de 100
Flacon à volume limité à visser, polypropylène, 9 mm, 700 μl, 12 x 32 mm, lot de 1000
Bouchon à visser, polyéthylène (solide), membrane de 0.254 mm, transparent, 2.0 ml, 9 mm, lot de 100
Bouchon à visser, polyéthylène (solide), membrane de 0.254 mm, transparent, 2.0 ml, 9 mm, lot de 1000
Tubes vides en polypropylène pour centrifugation de 50 ml, avec bouchons, lot de 50
Tubes vides en polypropylène pour centrifugation de 50 ml, avec bouchons, lot de 500
Seringues NORM-JECT, 10 ml, embout « luer lock », lot de 100
Seringues NORM-JECT, 5 ml, embout « luer lock », lot de 100

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