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Environmental Sampling and Analytical Methods (ESAM) Program

Method 3545A (SW-846): Pressurized Fluid Extraction (PFE)

Citation:

U.S. EPA. 2007. “Method 3545A (SW-846): Pressurized Fluid Extraction (PFE),” Revision 1. Washington, DC.

Description:

Analytical Method

Purpose/Objective:

EPA’s Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM) lists this method for preparation of solid samples to be analyzed for brodifacoum, bromadiolone, BZ, carfentanil, diesel range organics, diphacinone, EA2192, ED, EDEA, fentanyl, kerosene, 3-methyl fentanyl, methyl hydrazine, MDEA, monocrotophos, thiofanox, triethanolamine (TEA), trimethyl phosphate.

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