Organic Analytical Service within the Superfund Contract Laboratory Program

Overview

This multi-media, multi-concentration service provides for the analysis of 51 Trace Volatiles, 51 Low/Medium Volatiles, 69 Semivolatiles, 18 Semivolatiles by SIM, 21 Pesticides, and 9 Aroclors in aqueous/water and soil/sediment samples and offers preliminary results and 7, 14, and 21 day turnaround.

Modified Analyses are also offered through this service.  Modified analyses that may be requested include, but are not limited to adding additional compounds, adjusting Contract Required Quantitation Limits (CRQLs) for target analytes, and making minor adjustments to specific analytical protocols to enhance method performance.

Method Information

Complete method procedures for organic analyses may be found in the following statements of work: EPA Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work for Organic Superfund Methods Multi-Media, Multi-Concentration SOM02.4 or EPA Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work for Organic Superfund Methods Multi-Media, Multi-Concentration SOM02.3.

Volatiles

Trace Concentration - The method for the analysis of trace concentration volatile compounds in water samples is based on EPA methods SW-846 8260C and 524.2 (rev. 4). The method routinely analyzes for 51 analytes, additional analytes may be requested by Modified Analyses. Most of the analytes are calibrated over the range 0.5 – 20 µg/L. The calibration range meets the California Drinking Water maximum Contaminant Level for regulated compounds.  Lower quantitation limits may be requested by Modified Analyses. The method uses a purge-and-trap technique to remove the analytes from the sample matrix prior to analysis by a Gas Chromatograph/ Mass Spectrometer instrument.

Low or Medium Concentration - The method for the analysis of low or medium concentration volatile compounds in water, soil, and TCLP/SPLP leachate samples is based on EPA methods SW-846 8260C and 524.2 (rev. 4). Other matrices (e.g., tissues, ) may be requested by Modified Analyses. The method routinely analyzes for 51 analytes, additional analytes may be requested by Modified Analyses. Most of the analytes are calibrated over the range 5.0 – 200 µg/L (5.0 – 200 µg/kg). Lower quantitation limits may be requested by Modified Analyses. The method uses a purge-and-trap technique to remove the analytes from the sample matrix prior to analysis by a Gas Chromatograph/ Mass Spectrometer instrument.

Semivolatiles

Low Concentration - The method for the analysis of low concentration semivolatile compounds in water, soil, and TCLP/SPLP leachate samples is based on EPA method SW-846 8270D. Other matrices (e.g., tissues, wastes, wipes, oils) may be requested by Modified Analyses. The method routinely analyzes for 69 analytes, additional analytes may be requested by Modified Analyses. Most of the analytes are calibrated over the range 10 – 160 µg/L (330 – 5300 µg/kg). The routine analysis of 18 Polynuclear Aromatic  Hydrocarbons (PAH) by Selected Ion Monitoring (SIM) at lower quantitation limits (0.10 – 1.6 µg/L, 3.3 – 53 µg/kg) is also available. Lower quantitation limits may be requested by Modified Analyses. The method allows a variety of extraction and cleanup techniques to concentrate the analytes prior to analysis by a Gas Chromatograph/ Mass Spectrometer instrument.

Medium Concentration - The method for the analysis of medium concentration semivolatile compounds in soil samples is based on EPA method SW-846 8270D.  Other matrices (e.g., tissues, wastes, wipes, oils) may be requested by Modified Analyses.  The method routinely analyzes for 69 analytes, additional analytes may be requested by Modified Analysis.  Most of the analytes are calibrated over the range 5000 - 80000 µg/kg.  The method allows a variety of extraction and cleanup techniques to concentrate the analytes prior to analysis by a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer instrument.

Pesticides

The method for the analysis of chlorinated pesticides in water, soil, and TCLP/SPLP leachate samples is based on EPA method SW-846 8081B. Other matrices (e.g., tissues, wastes, wipes, oils) may be requested by Modified Analyses. The method routinely analyzes for 21 pesticides, additional analytes may be requested by Modified Analyses. Most of the analytes are calibrated over the range 0.050 – 0.80 µg/L (1.7 – 27 µg/kg). Lower quantitation limits may be requested by Modified Analyses. The method allows a variety of extraction and cleanup techniques to concentrate the analytes from the sample matrix prior to analysis by a Gas Chromatograph instrument with an electron capture detector.

Aroclors

The method for the analysis of Aroclors in water and soil samples is based on EPA method SW-846 8082A. Other matrices (e.g., tissues, PUFFs, oils) may be requested by Modified Analyses. The method routinely analyzes for 9 Aroclors. Most of the analytes are calibrated over the range 1.0 – 16 µg/L (33 – 530 µg/kg). Lower quantitation limits may be requested by Modified Analyses. The method allows a variety of extraction and cleanup techniques to concentrate the analytes from the sample matrix prior to analysis by a Gas Chromatograph instrument with an electron capture detector.

For More Information

Any questions may be directed to the ASB Organic Analytical Services contact.

Target Analytes

Volatiles

ANALYTE CAS No. SOM02.3 CONTRACT REQUIRED QUANTITATION LIMITS
Trace Water 
by SIM
(ug/L) 
Trace Water (ug/L) Low Water 
(ug/L)
Low Soil 
(ug/kg)
Med. Soil
(ug/kg)
Dichlorodifluoromethane 75-71-8 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Chloromethane 74-87-3 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Vinyl chloride 75-01-4 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Bromomethane 74-83-9 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Chloroethane 75-00-3 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Trichlorofluoromethane 75-69-4 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
1,1-Dichloroethene 75-35-4 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
1,1,2-Trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane 76-13-1 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Acetone 67-64-1 -- 5.0 10 10 500
Carbon disulfide 75-15-0 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Methyl acetate 79-20-9 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Methylene chloride 75-09-2 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 156-60-5 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Methyl tert-butyl ether 1634-04-4 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
1,1-Dichloroethane 75-34-3 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene 156-59-2 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
2-Butanone 78-93-3 -- 5.0 10 10 500
Bromochloromethane 74-97-5 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Chloroform 67-66-3 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 71-55-6 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Cyclohexane 110-82-7 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Carbon tetrachloride 56-23-5 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Benzene 71-43-2 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
1,2-Dichloroethane 107-06-2 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Trichloroethene 79-01-6 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Methylcyclohexane 108-87-2 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
1,2-Dichloropropane 78-87-5 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Bromodichloromethane 75-27-4 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene 10061-01-5 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
4-Methyl-2-pentanone 108-10-1 -- 5.0 10 10 500
Toluene 108-88-3 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene 10061-02-6 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 79-00-5 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Tetrachloroethene 127-18-4 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
2-Hexanone 591-78-6 -- 5.0 10 10 500
Dibromochloromethane 124-48-1 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
1,2-Dibromoethane 106-93-4 0.050 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Chlorobenzene 108-90-7 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
o-Xylene 95-47-6 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
m,p-Xylene 179601-23-1 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Styrene 100-42-5 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Bromoform 75-25-2 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
Isopropylbenzene 98-82-8 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 79-34-5 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
1,3-Dichlorobenzene 541-73-1 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 106-46-7 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 95-50-1 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane 96-12-8 0.050 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 120-82-1 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene 87-61-6 -- 0.50 5.0 5.0 250

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Semivolatiles

ANALYTE CAS No. SOM02.3 CONTRACT REQUIRED QUANTITATION LIMITS
Low Water
by SIM
(ug/L)
Low Water
(ug/L)
Low Soil
by SIM
(ug/kg)
Low Soil
(ug/kg)
Med. Soil
(ug/kg)
1.4-Dioxane 123-91-1 -- 2.0 -- 67 2,000
Benzaldehyde 100-52-7 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
Phenol 108-95-2 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether 111-44-4 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
2-Chlorophenol 95-57-8 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
2-Methylphenol 95-48-7 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
3-Methylphenol 108-39-4 -- 5.0 -- -- --
2,2'-Oxybis(1-choloropropane) 108-60-1 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
Acetophenone 98-86-2 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
4-Methylphenol 106-44-5 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
N-Nitroso-di-n propylamine 621-64-7 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
Hexachloroethane 67-72-1 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
Nitrobenzene 98-95-3 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
Isophorone 78-59-1 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
2-Nitrophenol 88-75-5 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
2,4-Dimethylphenol 105-67-9 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
Bis(2-chloroethoxy) methane 111-91-1 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
2,4-Dichlorophenol 120-83-2 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
Naphthalene 91-20-3 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
4-Chloroaniline 106-47-8 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
Hexachlorobutadiene 87-68-3 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
Caprolactam 105-60-2 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol 59-50-7 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
2-Methylnaphthalene 91-57-6 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene 77-47-4 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol 88-06-2 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol 95-95-4 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
1,1'-Biphenyl 92-52-4 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
2-Chloronaphthalene 91-58-7 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
2-Nitroaniline 88-74-4 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
Dimethylphthalate 131-11-3 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
2,6-Dinitrotoluene 606-20-2 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
Acenaphthylene 208-96-8 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
3-Nitroaniline 99-09-2 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
Acenaphthene 83-32-9 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
2,4-Dinitrophenol 51-28-5 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
4-Nitrophenol 100-02-7 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
Dibenzofuran 132-64-9 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
2,4-Dinitrotoluene 121-14-2 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
Diethylphthalate 84-66-2 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
Fluorene 86-73-7 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
4-Chlorophenyl-phenyl ether 7005-72-3 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
4-Nitroaniline 100-01-6 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
4,6-Dinitro-2-methylphenol 534-52-1 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
N-Nitrosodiphenylamine 86-30-6 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene 95-94-3 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
4-Bromophenyl-phenylether 101-55-3 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
Hexachlorobenzene 118-74-1 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
Atrazine 1912-24-9 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
Pentachlorophenol 87-86-5 0.20 10 6.7 330 10,000
Phenanthrene 85-01-8 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
Anthracene 120-12-7 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
Carbazole 86-74-8 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
Di-n-butylphthalate 84-74-2 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
Fluoranthene 206-44-0 0.10 10 3.3 330 10,000
Pyrene 129-00-0 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
Butylbenzylphthalate 85-68-7 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
3,3'-Dicholorobenzidine 91-94-1 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
Benzo(a)anthracene 56-55-3 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
Chrysene 218-01-9 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 117-81-7 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000
Di-n-octylphthalate 117-84-0 -- 10 -- 330 10,000
Benzo(b) fluoranthene 205-99-2 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
Benzo(k) fluoranthene 207-08-9 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
Benzo(a) pyrene 50-32-8 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
Indeno(1,2,3,-cd) pyrene 193-39-5 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
Dibenzo(a,h) anthracene 53-70-3 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
Benzo(g,h,i) perylene 191-24-2 0.10 5.0 3.3 170 5,000
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol 58-90-2 -- 5.0 -- 170 5,000

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Pesticides and Aroclors

ANALYTE CAS No. SOM02.3
CONTRACT REQUIRED
QUANTITATION LIMITS
Water
(ug/L)
Soil
(ug/Kg)
alpha-BHC 319-84-6 0.050 1.7
beta-BHC 319-85-7 0.050 1.7
delta-BHC 319-86-8 0.050 1.7
gamma-BHC (Lindane) 58-89-9 0.050 1.7
Heptachlor 76-44-8 0.050 1.7
Aldrin 309-00-2 0.050 1.7
Heptachlor epoxide 1024-57-3 0.050 1.7
Endosulfan I 959-98-8 0.050 1.7
Dieldrin 60-57-1 0.10 3.3
4,4'-DDE 72-55-9 0.10 3.3
Endrin 72-20-8 0.10 3.3
Endosulfan II 33213-65-9 0.10 3.3
4,4'-DDD 72-54-8 0.10 3.3
Endosulfan sulfate 1031-07-8 0.10 3.3
4,4'-DDT 50-29-3 0.10 3.3
Methoxychlor 72-43-5 0.50 17.0
Endrin ketone 53494-70-5 0.10 3.3
Endrin aldehyde 7421-93-4 0.10 3.3
cis-Chlordane 5103-71-9 0.050 1.7
trans-Chlordane 5103-74-2 0.050 1.7
Toxaphene 8001-35-2 5.0 170
Aroclor-1016 12674-11-2 1.0 33.0
Aroclor-1221 11104-28-2 1.0 33.0
Aroclor-1232 11141-16-5 1.0 33.0
Aroclor-1242 53469-21-9 1.0 33.0
Aroclor-1248 12672-29-6 1.0 33.0
Aroclor-1254 11097-69-1 1.0 33.0
Aroclor-1260 11096-82-5 1.0 33.0
Aroclor-1262 37324-23-5 1.0 33.0
Aroclor-1268 11100-14-4 1.0 33.0

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Analytical Costs

These costs have been obtained through fixed-price contracts between EPA and commercial environmental testing laboratories and were last updated in August 2016. The low price and high price listed below are the lowest contract amount and highest contract amount, respectively, that was bid by laboratories to perform the sample analysis for the CLP. The mean price is the average contract amount that was bid by laboratories to perform the sample analysis for the CLP. 

NOTE: The "Total Price for 12 Samples" is equal to the unit price x 12 and does not account for lab QC.

The information on this page is for informational purposes only. Prices are subject to change at any time. Please confirm the price of your analytical service(s) at the time of request. For more information regarding analytical services prices, please contact the ASB Organic Analytical Services contact.

21-Day Turnaround

Analysis Unit Price Total Price for 12 Samples
Low Mean High Low Mean High
Trace Volatiles $65.00 $100.50 $161.00 $780.00 $1,206.00 $1,932.00
Volatiles $65.00 $99.00 $168.00 $780.00 $1,188.00 $2,016.00
Volatiles of TCLP (ZHE) & SPLP (ZHE) Prep1 $32.00 $63.33 $158.00 $348.00 $759.96 $1,896.00
Semivolatiles $120.00 $176.00 $282.00 $1,440.00 $2,112.00 $3,384.00
Semivolatiles of TCLP & SPLP Prep1 $32.00 $52.83 $105.00 $384.00 $633.96 $1,260.00
PAH $75.00 $119.83 $175.00 $900.00 $1,437.96 $2,100.00
PAH SIM $70.00 $99.50 $184.00 $840.00 $1,194.00 $2,208.00
Pesticides $61.00 $103.83 $147.00 $732.00 $1,245.96 $1,764.00
Pesticides of TCLP & SPLP Prep1 $32.00 $52.83 $105.00 $384.00 $633.96 $1,260.00
Aroclors $60.00 $87.00 $121.00 $720.00 $1,044.00 $1,452.00

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14-Day Turnaround

Analysis Unit Price Total Price for 12 Samples
Low Mean High Low Mean High
Trace Volatiles $70.00 $116.33 $201.00 $840.00 $1,395.96 $2,412.00
Volatiles $70.00 $115.33 $210.00 $840.00 $1,383.96 $2,520.00
Volatiles of TCLP (ZHE) & SPLP (ZHE) Prep1 $32.00 $68.33 $158.00 $384.00 $819.96 $1,896.00
Semivolatiles $125.00 $205.17 $353.00 $1,500.00 $2,462.04 $4,236.00
Semivolatiles of TCLP & SPLP Prep1 $32.00 $57.83 $105.00 $384.00 $693.96 $1,260.00
PAH $85.00 $138.00 $219.00 $1,020.00 $1,656.00 $2,628.00
PAH SIM $80.00 $117.50 $230.00 $960.00 $1,410.00 $2,760.00
Pesticides $66.00 $117.67 $157.00 $792.00 $1,412.04 $1,884.00
Pesticides of TCLP & SPLP Prep1 $32.00 $57.83 $105.00 $384.00 $693.96 $1,260.00
Aroclors $66.00 $99.17 $138.00 $792.00 $1,190.04 $1,656.00

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7-Day Turnaround

Analysis Unit Price Total Price for 12 Samples
Low Mean High Low Mean High
Trace Volatiles $76.00 $152.17 $345.00 $912.00 $1,826.04 $4,140.00
Volatiles $76.00 $152.33 $361.00 $912.00 $1,827.96 $4,332.00
Volatiles of TCLP (ZHE) & SPLP (ZHE) Prep1 $32.00 $73.33 $158.00 $384.00 $879.96 $1,896.00
Semivolatiles $140.00 $262.00 $606.00 $1,680.00 $3,144.00 $7,272.00
Semivolatiles of TCLP & SPLP Prep1 $32.00 $62.83 $105.00 $384.00 $753.96 $1,260.00
PAH $95.00 $176.17 $376.00 $1,140.00 $2,114.04 $4,512.00
PAH SIM $90.00 $155.17 $395.00 $1,080.00 $1,862.04 $4,740.00
Pesticides $72.00 $149.83 $269.00 $864.00 $1,797.96 $3,228.00
Pesticides of TCLP & SPLP Prep1 $32.00 $62.83 $105.00 $384.00 $753.96 $1,260.00
Aroclors $72.00 $128.50 $237.00 $864.00 $1,542.00 $2,844.00

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Preliminary Results2

Analysis Unit Price Total Price for 12 Samples
Low Mean High Low Mean High
Trace Volatiles $40.00 $69.83 $121.00 $480.00 $837.96 $1,452.00
Volatiles $40.00 $69.00 $126.00 $480.00 $828.00 $1,512.00
Semivolatiles $50.00 $106.00 $212.00 $600.00 $1,272.00 $2,544.00
PAH $30.00 $75.00 $131.00 $360.00 $900.00 $1,572.00
PAH SIM $30.00 $67.83 $138.00 $360.00 $813.96 $1,656.00
Pesticides $36.00 $67.50 $120.00 $432.00 $810.00 $1,440.00
Aroclors $30.00 $57.33 $83.00 $360.00 $687.96 $996.00

1 The premium price of the Preparations (TCLP/SPLP) will be added to the stipulated price of the turnaround requested.

2 The premium price of the Preliminary Results will be added to the stipulated price of the turnaround requested.

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