Scope of Accreditation

Laboratory Name: Paracel Laboratories Ltd. (Hamilton)

Client ID: 1004132

Parent Institution: Paracel Laboratories Ltd.

Address: 351 Nash Rd.N, Unit 9B, Hamilton, Ontario, L8H 7P4

Contact: Mr. Alex Enfield

Email: aenfield@paracellabs.com

Phone: (905) 631-2077

Fax:

Standard: Conforms with requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Clients Served: All Interested Parties

Revised On: 08/19/2024

Valid To: 07/18/2025

001 - pH

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Water

Analytical Method: PH METER

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HI-010

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 150.1 No Yes No
Parameter
pH

002 - Conductivity

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Water

Analytical Method: CONDUCTIVITY METER

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HI-006

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
SM 2510 B No Yes No
Parameter
Conductivity (25˚C)

003 - Boron (Hot Water Soluble)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: ICP/MS

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HI-020, HI-025

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 6020A No Yes No
GUPTA, 1967, SOIL SCIENCE 103: 424-428 No No Yes
Parameter
Hot Water Extractable Boron (Boron (Hot Water Soluble))

004 - Conductivity

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: CONDUCTIVITY METER

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HI-006

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 120.1 No Yes No
ON MECP E3138 Yes Yes No
Parameter
Conductivity

005 - Cyanide

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: AUTOMATED COLORIMETRIC

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HI-008

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
ON MECP E3015 Yes Yes No
Parameter
Free Cyanide

006 - Hexavalent Chromium

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HI-013

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 3060A Yes Yes No
Parameter
Hexavalent Chromium

007 - Hexavalent Chromium

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Water

Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HI-013

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
ON MECP E3056A-1 Yes Yes No
Parameter
Hexavalent Chromium

008 - Mercury

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: COLD VAPOUR ATOMIC ABSORPTION (CVAA)

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HI-015

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 7471B Yes Yes No
USGS METHOD I-6463-86 Yes Yes No
Parameter
Mercury

009 - Mercury

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Water

Analytical Method: COLD VAPOUR ATOMIC ABSORPTION (CVAA)

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HI-015

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 245.1 Yes Yes No
Parameter
Mercury

010 - Metals

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Paint

Analytical Method: ICP/MS

Preparation Method: DIGESTION

Lab Method ID(s): HI-020

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 6020A Yes Yes No
Parameter
Lead

011 - Dissolved and Extractable Metals

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Water

Analytical Method: ICP/MS

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HI-020

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 200.8 Yes Yes No
Parameter
Aluminum
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Beryllium
Boron
Cadmium
Calcium
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
Magnesium
Manganese
Molybdenum
Nickel
Potassium
Selenium
Silver
Sodium
Strontium
Thallium
Tin
Titanium
Uranium
Vanadium
Zinc

012 - Total Metals

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: ICP/MS

Preparation Method: DIGESTION

Lab Method ID(s): HI-020

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 6020A Yes Yes No
Parameter
Aluminum
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Beryllium
Boron
Cadmium
Calcium
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
Magnesium
Manganese
Molybdenum
Nickel
Potassium
Selenium
Silver
Sodium
Strontium
Thallium
Tin
Titanium
Uranium
Vanadium
Zinc

013 - Total Metals

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Water

Analytical Method: ICP/MS

Preparation Method: DIGESTION

Lab Method ID(s): HI-020

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 200.8 Yes Yes No
Parameter
Aluminum
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Beryllium
Boron
Cadmium
Calcium
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
Magnesium
Manganese
Molybdenum
Nickel
Potassium
Selenium
Silver
Sodium
Strontium
Thallium
Titanium
Uranium
Vanadium
Zinc
Zirconium

014 - pH

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: PH METER

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HI-010

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 150.1 No Yes No
ON MECP E3137 Yes Yes No
Parameter
pH

015 - Metals

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: ICP/MS

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HI-006, HI-020

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 6020A Yes Yes No
Parameter
Calcium
Magnesium
Sodium
Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) (calculation)

016 - Moisture

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: GRAVIMETRIC

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HO-010

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
CCME CWS PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS IN SOIL - TIER 1 METHOD No Yes No
Parameter
Total Solids

017 - Petroleum Hydrocarbons (PHC)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: GC/FID-PURGE AND TRAP

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HO-006

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
CCME CWS PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS IN SOIL - TIER 1 METHOD No Yes No
Parameter
F1: C6-C10

018 - Petroleum Hydrocarbons (PHC)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: GC/FID

Preparation Method: COLD SHAKE EXTRACTION

Lab Method ID(s): HO-007

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
CCME CWS PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS IN SOIL - TIER 1 METHOD No Yes No
Parameter
F2: C10-C16
F3: C16-C34
F4: C34-C50

019 - Petroleum Hydrocarbons (PHC)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Water

Analytical Method: GC/FID

Preparation Method: EXTRACTION

Lab Method ID(s): HO-007

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
CCME CWS PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS IN SOIL - TIER 1 METHOD Yes Yes No
Parameter
F2: C10-C16
F3: C16-C34
F4: C34-C50

020 - Petroleum Hydrocarbons (PHC)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: GRAVIMETRIC

Preparation Method: COLD SHAKE EXTRACTION

Lab Method ID(s): HO-009

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
CCME CWS PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS IN SOIL - TIER 1 METHOD No Yes No
Parameter
F4: Gravimetric

021 - Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOC)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: GC/MS

Preparation Method: EXTRACTION

Lab Method ID(s): HO-003

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 8270E Yes Yes No
Parameter
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1-Methylnaphthalene
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
2,4-Dichlorophenol
2,4-Dimethylphenol
2,4-Dinitrophenol
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
2,6-Dinitrotoluene (2,6-DNT)
2-Chlorophenol
2-Methylnaphthalene
2-Methylphenol (o-Cresol)
2-Nitrophenol
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
4-Chloroaniline (p-Chloroaniline)
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Anthracene
Benzo(a)anthracene
Benzo(a)pyrene
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
Biphenyl (1,1-Biphenyl)
Bis(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) ether
Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (Diethylhexyl phthalate)
Chrysene
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
Diethyl phthalate
Dimethylphthalate
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Hexachlorobutadiene (1,1,2,3,4,4-Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene)
Indeno(1,2,3 - cd)pyrene
Naphthalene
Pentachlorobenzene
Pentachlorophenol
Phenanthrene
Phenol
Pyrene

022 - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: GC/MS-PURGE AND TRAP

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HO-001

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 8260 Yes Yes No
Parameter
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethylene
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloropropane
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
Acetone (2-Propanone)
Benzene
Bromodichloromethane
Bromoform
Bromomethane
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chlorodibromomethane
Chloroethane (Ethyl chloride)
Chloroethene (Vinyl chloride)
Chloroform
Chloromethane (Methyl chloride)
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
Dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12, Freon 12)
Dichloromethane
Ethylbenzene
Ethylene Dibromide
Hexane (n-Hexane)
m,p-Xylene
Methyl ethyl ketone
Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK)
Methyl t-butyl ether
o-Xylene
Styrene
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
Trichloroethylene
Trichlorofluoromethane

023 - Petroleum Hydrocarbons (PHC)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Water

Analytical Method: GC/MS-PURGE AND TRAP

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HO-006

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
CCME CWS PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS IN SOIL - TIER 1 METHOD Yes Yes No
ON MECP E3421 Yes No Yes
Parameter
F1: C6-C10

024 - Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOC)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Water

Analytical Method: GC/MS

Preparation Method: EXTRACTION

Lab Method ID(s): HO-003

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 8270E Yes Yes No
Parameter
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1-Methylnaphthalene
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
2,4-Dichlorophenol
2,4-Dimethylphenol
2,4-Dinitrophenol
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
2,6-Dinitrotoluene (2,6-DNT)
2-Chlorophenol
2-Methylnaphthalene
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
4-Chloroaniline (p-Chloroaniline)
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Anthracene
Benzo(a)anthracene
Benzo(a)pyrene
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
Biphenyl (1,1-Biphenyl)
Bis(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) ether
Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (Diethylhexyl phthalate)
Chrysene
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
Diethyl phthalate
Dimethyl phthalate
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Indeno(1,2,3 - cd)pyrene
Naphthalene
Pentachlorobenzene
Pentachlorophenol
Phenanthrene
Phenol
Pyrene

025 - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Water

Analytical Method: GC/MS-PURGE AND TRAP

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HO-001

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 624 Yes Yes No
Parameter
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethylene
1,1-Dichloropropene
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP)
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloropropane
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,3-Dichloropropane
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
2,2-Dichloropropane
2-Chlorotoluene
4-Chlorotoluene (p-Chlorotoluene)
4-Isopropyltoluene (p-Cymene)
Acetone (2-Propanone)
Benzene
Bromobenzene
Bromodichloromethane
Bromoform
Bromomethane
Butylbenzene (n-Butylbenzene)
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chlorodibromomethane
Chloroethane (Ethyl chloride)
Chloroform
Chloromethane (Methyl chloride)
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
Dibromomethane
Dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12, Freon 12)
Dichloromethane
Ethylbenzene
Ethylene Dibromide
Hexane (n-Hexane)
Isopropylbenzene (Cumene)
m,p-Xylene
Methyl ethyl ketone
Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK)
Methyl t-butyl ether
n-Propylbenzene
o-Xylene
sec-Butylbenzene ((1-Methylpropyl)benzene)
Styrene
tert-Butylbenzene
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
Trichloroethylene
Trichlorofluoromethane
Vinyl chloride

026 - Metals

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Leachate

Analytical Method: ICP/MS

Preparation Method: MSPLP

Lab Method ID(s): HI-020, HI-042

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 200.8 Yes Yes No
ON MECP E9003 Yes No Yes
Parameter
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Beryllium
Boron
Cadmium
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Lead
Molybdenum
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Thallium
Uranium
Vanadium
Zinc

027 - Metals

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Leachate

Analytical Method: ICP/MS

Preparation Method: TCLP

Lab Method ID(s): HI-020, PI-023

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 1311 No No Yes
EPA 200.8 Yes Yes No
Parameter
Arsenic
Barium
Boron
Cadmium
Chromium
Lead
Selenium
Silver
Uranium

028 - Mercury

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Leachate

Analytical Method: COLD VAPOUR ATOMIC ABSORPTION (CVAA)

Preparation Method: TCLP

Lab Method ID(s): HI-015, PI-023

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 1311 No No Yes
EPA 7470A Yes Yes No
Parameter
Mercury

029 - Anions

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Water

Analytical Method: ION CHROMATOGRAPHY (IC)

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HI-016

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 300.1 Yes Yes No
Parameter
Bromide
Chloride
Fluoride
Nitrate
Nitrite
Phosphate
Sulfate

030 - Anions

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: ION CHROMATOGRAPHY (IC)

Preparation Method: EXTRACTION

Lab Method ID(s): HI-016

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
ON MECP E3013 Yes Yes No
Parameter
Bromide
Chloride
Fluoride
Nitrate-N
Nitrite (NO2)
Phosphate-P
Sulphate

031 - Anions

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Leachate

Analytical Method: ION CHROMATOGRAPHY (IC)

Preparation Method: TCLP

Lab Method ID(s): HI-016, PI-023

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 1311 No No Yes
EPA 300.1 Yes Yes No
Parameter
Nitrate
Nitrate plus Nitrite
Nitrite (NO2)

032 - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Leachate

Analytical Method: GC/MS-PURGE AND TRAP

Preparation Method: TCLP

Lab Method ID(s): HO-001, PI-023

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 1311 No No Yes
EPA 624 Yes Yes No
Parameter
1,1-Dichloroethene (1,1-Dichloroethylene)
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
Benzene
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chloroethene (Vinyl chloride)
Chloroform
Dichloromethane
Methyl ethyl ketone
Tetrachloroethylene
Trichloroethylene

033 - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Leachate

Analytical Method: GC/MS-PURGE AND TRAP

Preparation Method: MSPLP

Lab Method ID(s): HI-042, HO-001

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 624 Yes Yes No
ON MECP E9003 Yes No Yes
Parameter
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethene (1,1-Dichloroethylene)
1,2-Dibromoethane (Ethylene dibromide)
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloropropane
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
Bromomethane
Carbon tetrachloride
Chloroform
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
Tetrachloroethylene
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene (trans-1,2-Dichloroethene)
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
Trichloroethylene

034 - Flashpoint

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: PENSKY-MARTENS CLOSED CUP

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HO-012

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
ASTM D93-19 Yes Yes No
Parameter
Flashpoint

035 - Free Cyanide

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Leachate

Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC

Preparation Method: TCLP

Lab Method ID(s): HI-008, PI-023

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 1311 No No Yes
ON MECP E3015 Yes Yes No
Parameter
Cyanide (WAD)

036 - Free Cyanide

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Water

Analytical Method: AUTOMATED COLORIMETRIC

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HI-008

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
ON MECP E3015 Yes Yes No
Parameter
Free Cyanide

037 - Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOC)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Leachate

Analytical Method: GC/MS

Preparation Method: TCLP

Lab Method ID(s): HO-003, PI-023

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 1311 No No Yes
EPA 8270E Yes Yes No
Parameter
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
2,4-Dichlorophenol
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
2-Methylphenol (o-Cresol)
3-Methylphenol + 4-Methylphenol (m-Cresol + p-Cresol)
Benzo(a)pyrene
Hexachlorobenzene (HCB)
Hexachlorobutadiene (1,1,2,3,4,4-Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene)
Hexachloroethane
Nitrobenzene (NB)
Pentachlorophenol
Pyridine

038 - Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOC)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Leachate

Analytical Method: GC/MS

Preparation Method: MSPLP

Lab Method ID(s): HI-042, HO-003

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 8270E Yes Yes No
ON MECP E9003 Yes No Yes
Parameter
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
2,4-Dinitrophenol
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
2,6-Dinitrotoluene (2,6-DNT)
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
4-Chloroaniline (p-Chloroaniline)
Bis(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) ether
Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether
Diethyl phthalate
Dimethyl phthalate

039 - Fluoride

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Leachate

Analytical Method: ION SELECTIVE ELECTRODE (ISE)

Preparation Method: TCLP

Lab Method ID(s): HI-007, PI-023

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 1311 No No Yes
EPA 340.2 Yes Yes No
Parameter
Fluoride

040 - Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Water

Analytical Method: LC/MS/MS

Preparation Method:

Lab Method ID(s): HO-017

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
ON MECP E3457 Yes Yes No
Parameter
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid [ADONA, Dodecafluoro-3H-4,8-dioxananonoic acid]
4:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)
6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)
8:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonate (9Cl-PF3ONS, 9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid)
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA)
N-Ethyl perfluorooctane sulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)
N-Methyl perfluorooctane sulfonamidoacetic acid (MeFOSAA)
n-Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (n-PFBS, n-Perfluorobutanesulfonate)
n-Perfluorobutanoic acid (n-PFBA, n-Perfluorobutanoate)
n-Perfluorodecanesulfonic acid (n-PFDS, n-Perfluorodecanesulfonate)
n-Perfluorodecanoic acid (n-PFDA, n-Perfluorodecanoate)
n-Perfluorododecanoic acid (n-PFDoA, n-Perfluorododecanoate)
n-Perfluoroheptanoic acid (n-PFHpA, n-Perfluoroheptanoate)
n-Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (n-PFHxS, n-Perfluorohexanesulfonate)
n-Perfluorohexanoic acid (n-PFHxA, n-Perfluorohexanoate)
n-Perfluorononanoic acid (n-PFNA, n-Perfluorononanoate)
n-Perfluorooctanesulfonamide (n-PFOSA)
n-Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (n-PFOS, n-Perfluorooctanesulfonate)
n-Perfluorooctanoic acid (n-PFOA, n-Perfluorooctanoate)
n-Perfluoropentanoic acid (n-PFPeA, n-Perfluoropentanoate)
n-Perfluoroundecanoic acid (n-PFUnA, n-Perfluoroundecanoate)
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS, Perfluoroheptanesulfonate)
Perfluorononanesulfonic acid (PFNS, Perfluorononanesulfonate)
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS, Perfluoropentanesulfonate)

041 - Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids

Analytical Method: LC/MS/MS

Preparation Method: EXTRACTION

Lab Method ID(s): HO-018

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
ON MECP E3506 Yes Yes Yes
Parameter
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid [ADONA, Dodecafluoro-3H-4,8-dioxananonoic acid]
4:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)
6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)
8:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonate (9Cl-PF3ONS, 9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid)
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA)
N-Ethylperfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (N-EtFOSAA)
N-Methylperfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (N-MeFOSAA)
n-Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (n-PFBS, n-Perfluorobutanesulfonate)
n-Perfluorobutanoic acid (n-PFBA, n-Perfluorobutanoate)
n-Perfluorodecanesulfonic acid (n-PFDS, n-Perfluorodecanesulfonate)
n-Perfluorodecanoic acid (n-PFDA, n-Perfluorodecanoate)
n-Perfluorododecanoic acid (n-PFDoA, n-Perfluorododecanoate)
n-Perfluoroheptanoic acid (n-PFHpA, n-Perfluoroheptanoate)
n-Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (n-PFHxS, n-Perfluorohexanesulfonate)
n-Perfluorohexanoic acid (n-PFHxA, n-Perfluorohexanoate)
n-Perfluorononanoic acid (n-PFNA, n-Perfluorononanoate)
n-Perfluorooctanesulfonamide (n-PFOSA)
n-Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (n-PFOS, n-Perfluorooctanesulfonate)
n-Perfluorooctanoic acid (n-PFOA, n-Perfluorooctanoate)
n-Perfluoropentanoic acid (n-PFPeA, n-Perfluoropentanoate)
n-Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (n-PFTeDA, n-Perfluorotetradecanoate)
n-Perfluorotridecanoic acid (n-PFTrDA, n-Perfluorotridecanoate)
n-Perfluoroundecanoic acid (n-PFUnA, n-Perfluoroundecanoate)
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS, Perfluoroheptanesulfonate)
Perfluorononanesulfonic acid (PFNS, Perfluorononanesulfonate)
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS, Perfluoropentanesulfonate)

042 - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: GC/ECD

Preparation Method: EXTRACTION

Lab Method ID(s): HO-002

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 8082A Yes Yes No
Parameter
Aroclor 1242
Aroclor 1248
Aroclor 1254
Aroclor 1260
Total PCB

043 - Organochlorine (OC) Pesticides

Field of Accreditation: Environmental

Matrix: Solids [Soil]

Analytical Method: GC/ECD

Preparation Method: EXTRACTION

Lab Method ID(s): HO-016

Method Reference Modified From Analytical Method Preparation Method
EPA 8081B Yes Yes No
Parameter
2,4'-DDD (o,p'-DDD)
2,4'-DDE (o,p'-DDE)
2,4'-DDT (o,p'-DDT)
4,4'-DDD (p,p'-DDD)
4,4'-DDE (p,p'-DDE)
4,4'-DDT (p,p'-DDT)
Aldrin
alpha-BHC
alpha-Chlordane
beta-BHC
delta-Hexachlorocyclohexane (d-HCH, d-BHC, delta-HCH, delta-BHC)
Dieldrin
Endosulfan I
Endosulfan II
Endosulfan sulfate (Endosulphan sulphate)
Endrin
Endrin aldehyde
Endrin ketone
gamma-Chlordane
Heptachlor
Heptachlor epoxide
Hexachlorobenzene
Hexachlorobutadiene
Hexachloroethane
Lindane (gamma-BHC)
p,p' Methoxychlor

† “OSDWA” indicates the appendix is used for the analysis of Ontario drinking water samples, which is subject to the rules and related regulations under the Ontario “Safe Drinking Water Act” (2002).

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