SGS Introduces Adsorbable Organic Fluorine by EPA Method 1621 Draft

We are very pleased to announce the availability of the EPA’s newest PFAS method EPA 1621 Draft: Screening Method for the Determination of Adsorbable Organic Fluorine (AOF) in Aqueous Matrices by Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC). Our work on Method 1621 continues our long tradition of PFAS excellence and our commitment to helping people measure PFAS […]

What the HAL? Understanding EPA’s new PFAS Health Advisory Levels

On 15-June-2022, the EPA announced Interim Health Advisory Levels (HALs) for PFOS and PFOA (updated), and Final Health Advisory levels for GenX chemicals and PFBS. The PFOS and PFOA numbers were eye-popping! Interim updated HAL for PFOA = 0.004 parts per trillion (ppt) Interim updated HAL for PFOS = 0.02 ppt Final HAL for GenX […]

SGS Receives DoD ELAP Accreditation for PFAS Draft EPA 1633

SGS AXYS is pleased to announce that we have received accreditation for EPA Method 1633 from the US Department of Defense under QSM 5.4 Table B-24. Our accreditation (search for SGS AXYS Analytical Services Ltd.) covers all 40 PFAS in EPA 1633 for water, solids and tissue matrices. The US DoD has required that all new task orders after 01-Jan-2022 for PFAS analysis be carried out by EPA 1633. As the originator […]

SGS AXYS measures the major antiozonant degradation product 6-PPD Quinone and 6-PPD

New! SGS AXYS is pleased to measure the major antiozonant degradation product 6-PPD Quinone and its parent compound 6-PPD at sub ng/L reporting limits. SGS Solution Once again, SGS AXYS has put its scientific expertise to use in developing the first method that quantifies 6-PPD quinone together with its precursor compound, 6-PPD. Quantification of 6-PPD, a […]

2021 RPIC Federal Contaminated Sites National Workshop

SGS AXYS speaking on PFAS and Sampling at the Inaugural Virtual Workshop on November 15 – 18, 2021 SGS AXYS Analytical Services Ltd. (SGS AXYS) is featuring work on PFAS Analytical and Sampling Considerations at the inaugural virtual 2021 Federal Contaminated Sites National Workshop, held from November 15-18, 2021. As a world leading specialist in […]

SETAC North America 42nd Annual Meeting

SGS AXYS Analytical Services Ltd. (SGS AXYS) will be featuring our work on PFAS, Chlorinated Paraffins, Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products and more at the virtual edition of SETAC North America 42nd Annual Meeting, SciCon4, November 14-18, 2021. As a world leading specialist in the measurement of persistent organic pollutants and emerging contaminants, SGS AXYS […]

SGS AXYS Now Offers PFAS Analysis by the new EPA 1633 Draft Method

September 15, 2021. On September 2, 2021, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of the EPA 1633 Draft PFAS method for the measurement of PFAS in wastewater, surface water, groundwater, soils, and tissue. For all matrices, EPA 1633 provides a standardized and validated approach for PFAS monitoring. Whether it is tissue, […]

SGS AXYS’ Drs. Hamilton and Chandramouli Praised by NAVSEA for Contribution to Testing Method

Time and time again, we can find members of our SGS team in the mix in providing important innovations and updates within so many different business sectors in regions across the world. The following is another instance worthy of our SGS pride. On August 10, 2021, the note that follows was posted online as part […]