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PFAS Analysis by DIN 38407-42 for Water, Wastewater, and Sludge

03 Oct 2025

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  • 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.

AcronymCompound NameCAS#
PFBSPerfluoro-1-butanesulfonic acid375-73-5
PFDAPerfluorodecanoic acid335-76-2
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
PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid375-22-4
PFPeAPerfluoropentanoic acid2706-90-3

Recommended Products for DIN 38407-42 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

PFAS delay column: 5 µm, 50 x 3.0 mm (cat.# 580959 [custom product])

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

Standards:


Solution-étalon de calibration PFAS 24, 1 μg/ml de chaque composé dans le méthanol (1 mM KOH), 1 ml/ampoule
Solution-étalon de calibration PFAS 28, 1 μg/ml de chaque composé dans le méthanol (1 mM KOH), 1 ml/ampoule
Discontinued: Solution-étalon de calibration PFAS EPA 533, 2 μg/ml de chaque composé dans le méthanol (1 mM KOH), 1 ml/ampoule

Sample Prep:


Filtres pour seringues 30 mm, porosité 0.45 µm, nylon, rose, lot de 100
Filtres pour seringues 30 mm, porosité 0.22 µm, nylon, rose, lot de 100
Cartouche SPE Polymérique Resprep WAX, 6ml/500mg, 30μm, pack de 30
Cartouche SPE Polymérique Resprep WAX, 6ml/200mg, 30μm, pack de 30
Tubes vides en polypropylène pour SPE, réservoir de 75 ml, lot de 12
Connecteurs pour cartouches SPE, 1, 3, 6, 10 ou 15 ml, polypropylène, lot de 15

*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:


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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