News Summary:
- Waters Oasis™ Dual-phase PFAS Analysis Cartridges simplify
sample preparation for EPA 1633 testing for analysis of PFAS
concentrations in non-potable water, soils, biosolids, and
tissue.
- Reduces sample preparation time by 20% and sample processing
time by approximately 30 minutes per batch to boost sample
throughput and help busy laboratories save time and money.
- Cartridge lots are QC-tested by an accredited laboratory for
low residual PFAS to help reduce or eliminate time spent
troubleshooting PFAS contamination.
MILFORD, Mass., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters
Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announces new Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX for
PFAS Analysis Cartridges with new design features that
significantly streamline and expedite sample preparation and
analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). To help
ensure accuracy and further confidence in test results, Oasis
WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX Cartridges are QC-tested by an accredited
laboratory for low residual PFAS, to reduce or eliminate any time
spent troubleshooting potential assay contamination.
"With the official release of EPA 1633, we know our customers
trust and rely on us to provide high-quality products that
reduce their risk. Waters new Oasis WAX/GCB and
GCB/WAX Cartridges dramatically simplify and expedite the
process of preparing complex samples, such as non-potable
water, soil, biosolids, and tissue," said Erin Chambers, Vice President, Consumables and
Lab Automation, Waters Corporation. "These dual-phase
cartridges replace a laborious and dirty two-step process to
significantly reduce sample prep and processing time while
exceeding rigorous acceptance criteria."
The cartridges combine the two clean-up steps required under the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Method 1633 for PFAS
analysis – a Weak Anion-Exchange (WAX) cartridge and dispersive
solid phase extraction (dSPE) graphitized carbon black (GCB). The
cartridges are faster and easier to use than the traditional method
of using WAX and loose GCB, reducing the preparation process by
approximately 30 minutes per sample batch. This allows customers to
eliminate additional manual steps in their workflow, including
weighing out loose GCB, shaking, centrifugation, and
filtration.
"The new cartridges give us the benefits of time savings and
laboratory cleanliness by eliminating the loose carbon step, and
are high-quality and dependable sample preparation products," says
Amanda Cronin, PFAS Laboratory
Supervisor at Katahdin Analytical Services, beta tester for the
Waters Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX Cartridges. "The time savings
is key for us. Time is money, and by combining steps into one
cartridge, we choose the Waters cartridges for efficiency."
Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX Cartridges are the latest products
within a comprehensive portfolio of PFAS Testing Solutions offered
by Waters to support the surging demand for PFAS environmental
testing. In 2023 alone, PFAS chemicals led to over
$11 billion in legal
settlements.i This year, major regulations
governing PFAS concentrations are expected, with the EPA finalizing
key rules under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and Safe Drinking Water
Act. European regulators are also considering PFAS regulations,
with the closing of the comment period on the European Chemical
Agency's PFAS Restriction Proposal in September 2023. In an environment of increased
scrutiny, the ability to accurately test for PFAS is becoming a
critical compliance need for a broad spectrum of industries.
Waters Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX Cartridges are designed to meet
all EPA Method 1633 requirements for aqueous and solid samples and
are available in packs of 30 and 300 cartridges. The product is now
orderable worldwide.
Additional Resources
- Learn more at Oasis WAX for PFAS Analysis Cartridges
- Learn more from our Application Notes:
- EPA 1633 Application Note: Analyzing PFAS in Water Samples
- EPA 1633 Application Note: Analyzing PFAS in Soil and Tissue
Samples
- Follow and connect with Waters via LinkedIn, X, and
Facebook
About Waters Corporation (www.waters.com)
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), a global leader in
analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography,
mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the
life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for more than 65
years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters
operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing
facilities, and with products available in more than 100
countries.
Waters and Oasis are trademarks of Waters Technologies
Corporation.
Contact:
Janice Foley
Senior Public Relations Manager, Corporate Communications
Waters Corporation
janice_foley@waters.com
+1.617.823.5555
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i 'Forever chemicals' were everywhere in 2023. Expect
more litigation in 2024, Reuters,
12/28/23, https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/forever-chemicals-were-everywhere-2023-expect-more-litigation-2024-2023-12-28/
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