Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PNA/PAH) Testing
Teklab is specialized in analysis for polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PNA or PAH) using the SW-846 8270D – Selective Ion Monitoring (SIM) method and serves clients across the Midwest. Our semi-volatile organic testing lab routinely analyzes soils, waters, and special wastes, whether for single compounds or multiple unknowns, including those outlined in SW-846 8270D. Teklab is your trusted environmental laboratory, committed to working together as a team to meet your PNA/PAH testing needs and earn your loyalty as a customer.
If you are interested, we have provided the PDF for EPA Method 8270D (SW-846) Scope and Application.
Regulatory agencies frequently require PAH testing, particularly for diesel fuel residue from leaking underground storage tanks. We strongly recommend working with a NELAP-accredited environmental testing laboratory like Teklab for all your PNA testing requirements.
Selective Ion Monitoring (SIM) Technology
Many remediation projects require achieving the lowest possible reporting limits with the legal defensibility provided by mass spectrophotometry, while maintaining contamination levels high enough to ensure reimbursement. This combination can be challenging due to the potential damage that complex sample matrices can cause to the mass spectrophotometer.
To address these challenges, the industry has developed the Selective Ion Monitoring (SIM) technique, which means the instrument is programmed to collect data at specific masses of interest. SIM allows environmental laboratories to analyze highly complex samples with minimal dilutions, significantly reducing the risk of damage to the mass spectrophotometer. This method ensures low reporting limits while maintaining the enhanced legal defensibility of mass spectrophotometer analysis.
Comprehensive PNA/PAH Testing for Environmental Safety
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), also known as Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PNAs), are a group of chemical compounds formed during the incomplete combustion of organic materials such as coal, oil, gas, wood, and waste. These compounds are known for their persistence in the environment and their potential health risks, including carcinogenic and mutagenic effects. PAHs are commonly found in soil, water, and air near industrial sites, transportation hubs, and areas affected by oil spills or combustion activities. Due to their widespread presence and toxicity, monitoring and testing for PAHs are critical for ensuring environmental safety and regulatory compliance.
Teklab specializes in advanced PNA/PAH testing to accurately detect and quantify these harmful compounds in various matrices, including soil, sediment, water, and air. Our testing employs highly sensitive analytical methods, such as Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), to identify a wide range of PAHs, including high-priority compounds like benzo[a]pyrene and naphthalene. By adhering to stringent EPA and regulatory guidelines, Teklab provides reliable and legally defensible data to support environmental assessments, site remediation, and risk evaluations. Whether you are managing an industrial site, addressing contamination from an oil spill, or ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, our PNA/PAH testing services deliver the accuracy and expertise needed to make informed decisions and safeguard public health.
