Recommended Containers, Preservation, Storage, & Holding
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Recommended Containers, Preservation, Storage & Holding Times Revised July 29, 2016 Page 1 of 8 Recommended Containers, Preservation, Storage, & Holding Times Sample Integrity Eurofins Spectrum Analytical, Inc. is committed to maintaining the integrity of all samples submitted for laboratory analyses. Spectrum has a set criterion that all samples must pass in order to be considered to be of satisfactory condition. The Sample Department will notify the client of any samples that may be considered to be of unsatisfactory condition. Analysis of unsatisfactory samples will be conducted only with the written authorization from the client. Collection of Samples in Duplicate The collection of a sample in duplicate is requested when submitting a series of five or more samples per Chain of Custody. Collecting double the volume of a sample will enable us to perform additional quality control procedures in the laboratory. This practice may also be utilized when submitting samples for a project requiring additional quality control information. Cooling of Samples Samples must be chilled to <6oC immediately following collection and packed with a sufficient amount of ice to maintain that temperature until receipt at laboratory facility. EPA protocols do not allow the use of icepacks or ice substitutes (blue ice) because they are unable to maintain a cold enough temperature. Where “Cool ≤60 C” is stated, samples are not to be frozen. Drinking water samples must also include a temperature blank in the cooler. Laboratories are required to maintain a record of sample temperature as received. Spectrum utilizes infrared temperature recorder to monitor temperature, with the exception of temperature blanks which are measured by immersion thermometer. A notation of the temperature is made on the Chain of Custody. Samples received on ice will be noted as such. Table 1 Recommended Containers, Preservation, Storage, & Holding Times For Water and Wastewater Sample Prep/Analysis Description Method Matrix Preservative2 Volume Container1 Holding Time Volatile/Semivolatile Analyses 0 G (b) Cool ≤6 C, 75L 3,4 EDB, DBCP 504.1, 8011 H2O 14 days 40 ml Tef Sep Na2S2O3 Solution 0 Haloacetic Acids 552.2 H O AG(a) Tef Cap Cool ≤6 C, 14 days 250 ml3,4 2 NH4Cl Cool ≤60 C G (b) 4,12 GCMS-Purgeables 524.2 H2O Ascorbic acid & 14 days 40 ml Tef Sep 2,5 HCl to pH<2 0 524.2- THMs G (b) Cool ≤6 C 4,12 GCMS-Purgeables H2O 14 days 40 ml only Tef Sep Na2S2O3 Solution 624, G (b) Cool ≤60 C GCMS-Purgeables H O 14 days 5 40 ml 4,12 8260C 2 Tef Sep HCl to pH<2 2,5 GCMS-Acrolein, Acrylonitrile, 624 H O G (b) Tef Sep 0 2 3 days13 40 ml 4,12 2-Chloroethylvinyl ether 2 Cool ≤6 C AG (a) 0 2, 14 6 3,4 GC-Pesticides 608, 8081B H2O Cool ≤6 C 7/40 days I L Tef Cap 608, AG (a) 0 2, 14 16 3,4 GC- PCBs H2O Cool ≤6 C 1yr/1 yr I L 8082A Tef Cap Recommended Containers, Preservation, Storage & Holding Times Revised July 29, 2016 Page 2 of 8 Table 1 Recommended Containers, Preservation, Storage, & Holding Times For Water and Wastewater Sample Prep/Analysis Description Method Matrix Preservative2 Volume Container1 Holding Time AG (a) 0 2, 14 6 3,4 GC-Herbicides 8151A H2O Cool ≤6 C 7/40 days I L Tef Cap GC/MS-Semivolatiles – PAHs 625, AG (a) H O Cool ≤60 C 2 7/40 days 6 1 L 2,3 Base Neutral/Acid Extractable 8270D 2 Tef Cap Petroleum Hydrocarbon Analyses Cool ≤60C AG (a) 7 3 Oil & Grease 1664B H2O HCl or H2SO4 to 28 days 1 L Tef Cap pH<2 Cool ≤60 C AG (a) 7 3 Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons 1664B H2O HCl or H2SO4 to 28 days 1 L Tef Cap pH<2 G (b) Cool ≤6O C Diesel Range Organics (DRO) Modified 8015D H 0 7/40 days 6 1 L 3 2 Tef Cap HCl to pH <2 0 Gasoline Range Organics G (b) Cool ≤6 C 4,12 Modified 8015D H2O 14 days 40 ml (GRO) Tef Sep HCl to pH <2 Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons G (a) Cool ≤60 C Modified 8100 H O 7/40 days 6 1 L 3 by GC 2 Tef Cap HCl to pH <2 G (a) Cool ≤60 C NJ DEP EPH NJ EPH Rev 3 H O 14/40 days 6 1 L 3 2 Tef Cap HCl to pH <2 G (a) Cool ≤60 C MA DEP EPH 5/2004 H O 14/40 days 6 1 L 3 2 Tef Cap HCl to pH <2 G (b) Cool ≤60 C MA DEP VPH 5/2004 H O 14 days 5 40 ml 4,12 2 Tef Sep HCl to pH<2 5 G (a) 0 2 6 3 CT DPH ETPH CT ETPH H2O Cool ≤6 C 7/40 days 1 L Tef Cap Metal Analyses ICP/ICPMS Metals 200.7/200.8 Cool ≤60 C H2O P or G (c) 8 6 months 250 ml except Boron 6010C/6020A HNO3 to pH<2 Cool ≤60 C Boron 200.7/6010C H2O P (c) 8 6 months 250 ml HNO3 to pH<2 Cool ≤60 C Mercury 245.1/7470A H2O P or G (c) 8 28 days 250 ml HNO3 to pH<2 7196A/SM3500 Chromium VI H O P or G Cool ≤60 C 24 hours 200 ml Cr D 2 G (a) Analyze Lead, Organic CA LUFT H O Cool ≤60 C 1 L 3 2 Tef Cap immediately Inorganic/Wet Chemistry Analyses 0 10 Ion Chromatography Anions 300.0 H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 28 days 500 ml Recommended Containers, Preservation, Storage & Holding Times Revised July 29, 2016 Page 3 of 8 Table 1 Recommended Containers, Preservation, Storage, & Holding Times For Water and Wastewater Sample Prep/Analysis Description Method Matrix Preservative2 Volume Container1 Holding Time 0 15 Acidity SM 2310B H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 14 days 150 ml 0 15 Alkalinity SM 2320B H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 14 days 150 ml 0 BOD SM 5210 B H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 48 hours 1 L Bromide 300.0 H2O P or G None Required 28 days 100 ml 0 BTU ASTMD 240 H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 28 days 50 ml 0 CBOD SM 5210 B H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 48 hours 1 L Analyze within Chlorine, Total Residual SM 4500 Cl-G H O P or G None Required 200 ml 2 15 minutes Chloride 300.0 H2O P or G None Required 28 days 100 ml Cool ≤60 C COD Hach 8000 H2O P or G 28 days 50 ml H2SO4 to pH<2 0 2 Coliform, Fecal SM 9222D H2O Sterile Plastic Cool ≤6 C 8 hours 100 ml 0 2 Coliform, Fecal Strep SM9230A/B H2O Sterile Plastic Cool ≤6 C 6 hours 100 ml DW:30 hours 17 0 2 Coliform, Total EPA 1604 H2O Sterile Plastic Cool ≤6 C Non-potable 100 ml water:8 hours 17 DW:30 hours EPA 1604 (DW) 0 2 Coliform, E. Coli H2O Sterile Plastic Cool ≤6 C Non-potable 100 ml EPA 1603 (Aq) water:8 hours 0 Color SM 2120 B H2O AP or AG Cool ≤6 C 48 hours 200 ml 0 Conductance, Specific SM 2510 B H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 28 days 100 ml Cool ≤60 C Cyanide, Amenable 335.4/9012 H O P or G (a) 14 days 500 ml 2 NaOH to pH>10 2 Cool ≤60 C Cyanide, Free 335.4 H O P or G (a) 14 days 500 ml 2 NaOH to pH>12 2 Cool ≤60 C Cyanide, Total 335.4/9012 H O P or G (a) 14 days 500 ml 2 NaOH to pH>12 2 0 2 Enterococci EPA 1600 H2O Sterile Plastic Cool ≤6 C 8 hours 100 ml 0 Flash Point SW 846 1010A H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C ASAP 50 ml Fluoride 300.0 H2O P None Required 28 days 100 ml Cool ≤60 C Hardness SM 2340B H2O P or G 6 months 100 ml HNO3 to pH<2 0 2 Heterotrophic Plate Count SM 9215B H2O Sterile Plastic Cool ≤6 C 8 hours 100 ml 0 Iodide 345.1 H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 24 hours 100 ml 0 MBAS (Surfactants) 425.1 H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 48 hours 250 ml SM 4500 NH3- Cool ≤60 C Nitrogen, Ammonia H2O P or G 28 days 400 ml B, C H 2SO4 to pH<2 0 SM 4500NorgB,C Cool ≤6 C Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl H2O P or G 28 days 500 ml SM 4500 NH3-C H2SO4 to pH<2 Recommended Containers, Preservation, Storage & Holding Times Revised July 29, 2016 Page 4 of 8 Table 1 Recommended Containers, Preservation, Storage, & Holding Times For Water and Wastewater Sample Prep/Analysis Description Method Matrix Preservative2 Volume Container1 Holding Time 0 Nitrogen, Nitrate 300.0/353.2 H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 48 hours 250 ml Cool ≤60 C Nitrogen, Nitrate plus Nitrite 300.0/353.2 H2O P or G 28 days 100 ml H2SO4 to pH<2 0 Nitrogen, Nitrite 300.0/353.2 H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 48 hours 100 ml 0 Odor SM 2150B H2O G Cool ≤6 C 24 hours 500 ml Filter within 15 minutes; Orthophosphate ASTM D515-88 A H O P or G Cool ≤60 C 100 ml 2 analyze within 48 hours 11 360.1 G Bottle with Analyze within Oxygen, Dissolved H O None Required 300 ml 360.2 2 G Top 15 minutes ASTM D1293- Analyze within pH , Hydrogen ion H O P or G None Required 25 ml 99B 2 15 minutes 0 Cool ≤6 C 3 Phenolics 420.4 H2O G 28 days 1 L H2SO4 to pH<2 Cool ≤60 C Phosphorous, Total ASTM D515-88 A H2O P or G 28 days 500 ml H2SO4 to pH<2 0 Residue, Filterable (TDS) SM 2540 C H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 7 days 300 ml 0 Residue, Non-filterable (TSS) SM 2540 D H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 7 days 1 L 11 0 Residue, Settleable SM 2540 F H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 48 hours 1 L 0 Residue, Total HACH 8167 H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 7 days 300 ml 0 Residue, Volatile SM 2540 E H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 7 days 100 ml 0 Salinity SM 2520 H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 28 days 100 ml 0 Silica 200.7/6010C H2O P Cool ≤6 C 28 days 200 ml 0 Specific Gravity ASTM D854-02 H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 28 days 500 ml 0 Sulfate 300.0/375.4 H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 28 days 300 ml Cool ≤60 C Sulfide SM 4500-S D H2O P or G Zn Acetate & 7 days 500 ml NaOH to pH>9 Analyze within Sulfite SM 4500 SO3-B H O P or G None Required 100 ml 2 15 minutes Cool ≤60 C Total Organic Carbon (TOC) 5310B H2O AG (a) 28 days 40 ml H3PO4 to pH<2 G (b) 0 Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC) 5310B H2O Cool ≤6 C 28 days 40 ml Tef Sep Cool ≤60 C Total Organic Halogens (TOX) SW 9020B H2O AG 28 days 250 ml H2SO4 to pH<2 0 Turbidity 180.1 H2O P or G Cool ≤6 C 48 hours 100 ml Recommended Containers, Preservation, Storage & Holding Times Revised July 29, 2016 Page 5 of 8 Notes: 1 G (x) = glass; AG (x) = amber glass; P (x) = plastic; Tef Sep = Teflon septum; Tef Cap = Teflon lined cap; x = cleaning protocol as follows: a = acid wash + solvent wash + oven dry; b = oven dry; c = acid wash.