Teklab’s Semi-Volatile Testing with SIM
We offer comprehensive testing for semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) using industry-standard methods such as SW-846 8270, SW-846 8270 SIM, and EPA 625/625.1. Our semi-volatile organic testing lab routinely analyzes soils, waters, and special wastes, whether for single compounds or complex mixtures like those covered by EPA 625/625.1 and SW-846 8270. Teklab is the trusted environmental laboratory that will meet and exceed your SVOC, BNA, and SIMS testing expectations.
Given the vast number of SVOCs in existence, local regulatory agencies may require testing for compounds that are not listed under EPA 625/625.1 or SW-846 8270. In such cases, Teklab performs rigorous validation studies to determine if your specific compound can be accurately extracted and analyzed using recognized reference methods, ensuring compliance with NELAC accreditation standards.
We take our responsibilities to the environment seriously, as such, Teklab will always recommend that you contact a NELAC-accredited environmental testing laboratory; even if your BNA or PNA compound of concern is not “routinely” analyzed or in an EPA approved testing method.
Selective Ion Monitoring (SIM)
Many remediation projects have clean up objectives with the lowest reporting limit possible and the legal defensibility of mass spectrophotometer detection, but require high enough contamination levels to ensure reimbursement. This combination can be difficult because complex matrices can damage the mass spectrophotometer. Since GC/MS analysis is significantly more costly, the industry has developed Selective Ion Monitoring (SIM). The SIM technique allows environmental laboratories to analyze highly complex samples with minimal dilutions which results in minimal damage to the mass spectrophotometer. That allows low reporting limits and the enhanced defensibility of mass spectrophotometer analysis.
