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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:


Colonna HPLC Raptor C18, 2,7 µm, 50 x 2,1 mm
Colonna LC Force C18, 1,8 µm, 50 x 2,1 mm

Delay Columns:


PFAS Delay Column, 5 µm, 50 x 2,1 mm, colonna HPLC

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

Guard Columns:


Filtro precolonna UHPLC UltraShield, frit 0,2 µm, cad.
Holder EXP a connessione diretta per cartucce per precolonne EXP, comprende raccordo e ferrule
Cartuccia per precolonna Raptor C18 EXP, 2,7 µm, 5 x 2,1 mm, 3 pz.

Standards:


Standard di calibrazione PFAS 24, 1 μg/mL, metanolo (1 mM KOH), 1 mL/ampolla
Standard di calibrazione PFAS 28, 1 μg/mL, metanolo (1 mM KOH), 1 mL/ampolla
Discontinued: Standard di calibrazione PFAS EPA 533, 2 μg/mL, metanolo (1 mM KOH), 1 mL/ampolla

Sample Prep:


Filtro siringa da 30 mm, 0,45 µm, nylon, rosa, 100 pz.
Filtro siringa da 30 mm, 0,22 µm, nylon, rosa, 100 pz.
Cartuccia SPE Resprep Polimerica, WAX, 6ml/500mg, 30μm, 30-conf.
Cartuccia SPE Resprep Polimerica, WAX, 6ml/200mg, 30μm, 30-pk.
Provette vuote SPE, serbatoio per campioni, 75 mL, polipropilene, 12 pz.
Connettore SPE, 1, 3, 6, 10 o 15 mL, polipropilene, 15 pz.

*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:


Vacuum Manifold Resprep QR-24
Vacuum Manifold Resprep QR-12

Vacuum Pumps:


Pompa da vuoto in PTFE Chemker 300, 20 l/min, CA 110 V, 60 Hz
Pompa da vuoto in PTFE Chemker 300, 18 l/min, CA 220 V, 50 Hz

General Lab Supplies:


Vial a volume ridotto in polipropilene con filettatura, 9 mm, 700 µL, 12 x 32 mm, 100 pz.
Vial a volume ridotto in polipropilene con filettatura, 9 mm, 700 µL, 12 x 32 mm, 1000 pz.
Tappi in polietilene da 2,0 mL con top solido di 9 mm, filettatura, membrana spessore 10 mm, trasparente, 100 pz.
Tappi in polietilene da 2,0 mL con top solido di 9 mm, filettatura, membrana spessore 10 mm, trasparente, 1000 pz.
Provette da centrifuga vuote da 50 ml, Polipropilene con tappo, 50 provette, 50-conf.
Provette da centrifuga vuote da 50 ml, Polipropilene con tappo, 50 provette, 500-conf.
Siringa di Plastica Norm-Ject, Luer Lock Tip, graduazione fino a 12 mL, 10 mL, Conf. da 100
Siringa di Plastica Norm-Ject, Luer Lock Tip, graduazione fino a 6 mL, 5 mL, Conf. da 100

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