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Method 3545A (SW-846): Pressurized Fluid Extraction (PFE)

This document is included in Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM). 

Citation:

U.S. EPA. 2007. “Method 3545A (SW-846): Pressurized Fluid Extraction (PFE),” Revision 1. Washington, DC.

Description:

Analytical Method

Purpose/Objective:

EPA’s Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM) lists this method for preparation of solid samples to be analyzed for brodifacoum, bromadiolone, BZ, carfentanil, diesel range organics, diphacinone, EA2192, ED, EDEA, fentanyl, kerosene, 3-methyl fentanyl, methyl hydrazine, MDEA, monocrotophos, thiofanox, triethanolamine (TEA), trimethyl phosphate.

  • Method 3545A: Pressurized Fluid Extraction (PFE), part of Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods (pdf) (44.31 KB, February 2007)

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