Application of solid-phase extraction in EPA method 8270E: A comprehensive protocol for SVOC analysis

This application note outlines the use of solid-phase extraction (SPE) in the implementation of EPA Method 8270E for the analysis of semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in water and aqueous samples. It presents an optimized analytical workflow combining UCT’s proprietary SPE materials with GC/MS instrumentation using hydrogen as the carrier gas.

Performance summary

The method was evaluated in fortified water samples and demonstrated recovery values and relative standard deviations (RSDs) within the performance criteria set by EPA Method 8270E and Method 8000D. Most compounds showed acceptable accuracy and reproducibility at low concentration levels, with quantitative results for compounds on the EPA Priority Pollutant List, RCRA Appendix IX, and Superfund target lists.

Who should read this

This document is intended for:

• Environmental chemists and analysts working in regulatory or contract laboratories
• Researchers interested in method development or adaptation of EPA 8270E
• Laboratory managers seeking SPE alternatives to classical extraction techniques