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GUIDANCE FOR SAMPLING OF AND ANALYZING FOR ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS.
                          IN SEDIMENTS
                  Work Assignment 77, Task 3
                         December 1987
                          Prepared  by:

              Christina E. Cowan, Robert G. RHey
                            Battelle
                 Pacific  Northwest  Laboratories
                      Rich!and,  Washington
                              For:

              U.S.  Environmental  Protection  Agency
                Criteria and Standards Division
                        Washington,  D.C.
                         Submitted by:

                            BATTELLE
            Washington Environmental Program Office
                        Washington,  D.C.

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                                  ABSTRACT

     Since May 1985, the Criteria and Standards Division of the U.S.  Environ-
mental Protection Agency has been pursuing the development of a method for
establishing numerical sediment quality criteria.  In anticipation of such a
method for nonpolar organic contaminants, this report describes recommended
procedures for sample collection, preservation, preparation, and analysis to
obtain consistent and comparable data for validating and exercising this
method.
     To ensure that the samples are of high quality, pre-collection planning
and preparation are critical,,  Among the pre-col lection activities are prepar-
ing the sampling plan, Including quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
plan; choosing the appropriate sampling device; choosing the appropriate method
for locating the sampling station; and collecting and preparing the sampling
equipment and containers.  During collection, accurate and detailed records
must be kept of all activities and deviations from those described 1n the
sampling plan.  .Two types of samples are collected:* one for organic carbon
and dry weight analysis and the other for contaminant analysis.  All samples
must be refrigerated or frozen until analyzed.
     Analysis of the samples should be conducted only by laboratories that
are experienced 1n  applying analytical methods  that  meet minimum QA/QC  require-
ments.  All measurements are to be reported  on  a dry weight basis  by drying
the sample for at least 16 hours  at 70°C.  The  method recommended  for total .
organic carbon analysis 1s dry combustion, using an  Inductive  furnace.   Sample
preparation and analysis Involve  Soxhlet extraction  of  the sediment,  cleanup
of the extract,  and  subsequent  analysis by  gas chromatography/mass  spectrometry
and/or gas diroraatography equipped with  electron capture,  halogen-specific,
or flame  1on1zat1on detectors.   The  choice of system depends  on Instrument
availability,  Individual preference,  and class(es)  of compounds targeted.
Cleanup procedures  are described for removing parafflnlc,  polar,  and blogenlc
materials and sulfur  that  could  Interfere with the  analysis.
      Data derived  from Implementing  the above approaches can then be used to
calculate the organic carbon normalized concentration of the contaminant for
comparison with the sediment, criterion value.
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                                  CONTENTS

ABSTRACT	    111
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1.0  INTRODUCTION	      1
2.0  DESCRIPTION OF APPROACH FOR ESTABLISHING
     SEDIMENT QUALITY CRITERIA	i .	      2
3.0  SAMPLE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION, AND ANALYTICAL METHODS   ....      4
     3.1  SAMPLE COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION   ... 	      4
          3.1.1  Pre-Collection Planning and Preparation   ......      4
          3.1.2  Sample Collection Procedures  	     13
          3.1.3  Sample Preservation and Shipping  	     18
     3.2  ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES  	 ......     19
          3.2.1  Dry Weight Determination	. . . .	     24
          3.2.2  Total Organic Carbon Analysis    	     24
          3.2.-  Analysis of Sediments for Semi volatile
                 Priority Pollutants   .....  	 ....     28
          3.2.4  Quality Assurance/Quality Control Procedures  ....     44
          3.2.5  Data Reporting	     45
4.0  DATA CALCULATIONS	     46
5.0  CONCLUSION	    47.
6.0  REFERENCES	    48
APPENDIX A - METHOD FOR DETERMINING  THE  DRY  WEIGHT
             OF A  SEDIMENT SAMPLE	   A.I
APPENDIX B - METHOD FOR DETERMINING  THE  TOTAL  ORGANIC  CARBON
             CONTENT  OF A SEDIMENT SAMPLE	   B.I
APPENDIX C - SEDIMENT DEWATERING AND EXTRACTION   	  ...   C.I
APPENDIX D - METHODS  FOR SULFUR CLEANUP  OF  EXTRACTS  	   D.I
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                                   FIGURES

 1   Example of Cha1n-of-Cu$tody and Analysis
     Request Form  ..... 	  •     7
 2   General Approach to Sediment Preparation,
     Extraction, and Analysis  	    20
 3   Flow Chart for Determining the Dry Weight
     of a Sediment Sample  <>	    25
 4   Flow Chart for Determining the Total Organic                '
     Carbon Content of a Sediment Sample 	  .    27
 5   Sample Preparation and Extraction .	    29
 6   Sample Preparation and Extraction 	 , 	    35
 7   General Scheme for Sample Cleanup 	    36
 8   Cleanup of PAH, PCB, and Pesticide-Containing Samples
     via Silica Gel/Alumina Chromatography .....	  .    38
 9   Sample Cleanup via Gel Permeation Chromatography  	    40
10   Analytical Screening and Analysis of Samples  	    42
A.I  Flow Chart for Oetera1n1ng the Dry Weight
     of a Sediment Sample   	  ...........     A.2
8.1  Flow Chart for Determining the Total Organic Carbon
     Content of a Sediment Sample	     B.2
                                          *
C.I  Sample Preparation and Extraction  	......     -t.2
D.I  Analytical Scheme for  Removal  of Sulfur from Extracts  ......    0.3

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                                   TABLES
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Nonpolar Organic Priority Pollutants .........
L1 st of Compounds used as Internal Standards ....
List of Compounds used In the PAH Calibration Solution
List of Compounds used In the PCB -and Pesticide
List of Compounds used In the PAH Spike Solution ...
List of Compounds used In the PCB and
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	 30
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     Pesticide Spike Solution  ..........  .  ........  .     34

C.I  List of Compounds used In the PAH Calibration  Solution  .....    C.8

C.2  List of Compounds used 1n the PCB and Pesticide
     Calibration Solution  ......................    C.9

C.3  List of Compounds used In the PAH Spike Solution  ........   C.10

C.4  L1Sw of Compounds used 1n the PCB and
     Pesticide Spike Solution  ....... . ............   C.ll
                                                                       -_
D.I  Effect of Mercury and Copper on Recovery
     of Pesticides ....... ...... • . ............    0.2
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                              1.0  INTRODUCTION

     Since May 1985, the Criteria and Standards Division of the U.S.  Environ-
mental .Protection Agency (EPA) has been pursuing the development of a. method
for establishing numerical sediment quality criteria.  Sediment quality cr1- '..
terla are needed because In some freshwater and saltwater sediments around
the country, the concentrations of organic and metal contaminants are elevated
above background levels (Bolton et al. 1985) and appear to Impact the benthlc
communities associated with those sediments.  Furthermore, national  water
quality criteria alone do not sufficiently ensure that aquatic ecosystems
win be protected consistent with the provisions of the Clean Water Acts of
1977 and 1987.  Thus, methods are being developed to establish sediment quality
criteria for nonpolar organic contaminants [e.g., polynuclear aromatic hydro-
carbons (PAHs), polychlorlnated blphenyls (PCBs), and chlorinated pesticides]
and for metals.
     In anticipation of such a method for establishing numerical criteria for
nonpolar organic contaminants, recommended procedures are described 1n this
report for collecting sediment samples and for measuring  the concentration of
nonpolar organic contaminants and associated ancillary parameters 1n sediments.
The first part of this report 1s Intended as a guide to understand and choose
the appropriate sample collection and analysis methods.   The available methods
have been reviewed  and those most endorsed by the scientific community for
generating quality  data on the chemistry of environmental samples are described.
The appendixes contain detailed  step-by-step descriptions of the methods that
enhance or depart.froa our recommended reference documents.  We  encourage the
adoption of these methods, because  they will ensure consistent data  necessary
for applying sediment quality criteria for  nonpolar organic contaminants and
for validating these criteria.   Standardization  of  analytical procedures used
by the technical community will  also permit quantitative  comparison  of  the
contaminant concentrations at different sites, and  will present  a  baseline   ,
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2.0  DESCRIPTION OP
                                  FOR ESTABL
       Before describing the recommended  sample collection and analytical  methods
 we will  summarize  the  approach  being  pursued by the Criteria and Standards
 Division of the  EPA.   This approach 1s  an adoption and Implementation of the
 Equilibrium Partitioning Approach.

       The Equilibrium Partitioning Approach 1s based on two Interrelated
 assumptions.  First, the Interstitial water concentration of the nonpolar
 organic  contaminants Is controlled by partitioning between the  sediment  and
 the water.  Thus, the  Interstitial water concentration can be calculated from
 the quantity of the sorbent(s) on the sediments  and the appropriate  sorptlon
 coefficients.  For nonpolar organic contaminants,  research has  shown  that the
 major sorbent phase on sediments Is the paniculate organic carbon (Karlckhoff
 1981,  1984; Karlckhoff, Brown, dnd Scott 1979; Schwarzenbach and Westall  1981-
 DIToro,  Jerls,  and  Clarcla 1985).  Because of the  strong  Influence of the
 partlculate or  total organic carbon on the contaminant partitioning, the
 partition coefficient Is cranljy expressed as nomallzed  to the organic carbon
 content  and called  the  organic carbon  partition coefficient,  K   .  The
 partitioning relatlonshlo  1s described by the following equation!
where C1w 1s the Interstitial wa'^er concentration, C$ Is the sediment
concentration, and O.C. 1s the organic carton content.
     Second, the toxldty and accumulation of the contaminant by benthlc
organisms are correlated to the interstitial water concentration of the
contaminant.  The data of Ada«s, ;K1»wrle, and Kosher (1986), Swartz    and
     5SSi£n!enJS1!n 9l!fe2 at ^°ciety of Environmental  Toxicology and
     Chemistry,  8th Annual Meeting,  November 9-12,  1987,  PensacoTaf Florida.

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    (a)
Word    support the validity of this assumption.  This assumption means that
chronic water quality criteria or other toxlcological data from, water column
toxldty tests can be used to establish the no-effect or specific-effect concen-
tratlonjn the Interstitial water.  Based on this assumption, the specified
Interstitial water concentration can then be used to calculate the concentra-
tion of the contaminant on the sediment that results 1n this Interstitial
water concentration.  To provide for greater transferablllty between sites,
the concentration on the sediment will be reported as normalized to the organic
carbon content.
     To apply the sediment quality criteria, the concentration of the nonpolar
organic contaminants 1n the sediment under consideration (normalized to organic
carbon content) will be compared to the sediment quality criteria value for
the sediment (which 1s also normalized to the organic carbon content).  Thus,
the major variables that must be measured 1n each sediment sample are total
organic carbon content (S) and the sediment concentration of the contaminants
(ng/g), both expressed 1n terms of the dry weight of the sediment.
(a)  Word, J. Q., J. A. Ward, 1. M. Franklin, and S. L. Klesser.  1987.
     Evaluation of the Equilibrium Partitioning Theory for Estimating the
     Tox1e1ty of Nonpolar Organic Compound (DDT) on the Sediment Dwelling
     Amph1podr Rhepoxvnlus abronlus.  Prepared for U.S. Environmental Protec-
     tion Agency, Criteria and Standards Division.  Submitted by Battelle,
     Washington Environmental Program Office, Washington, 6.C.

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         3.0  SAMPLE COLLECTTON. !PRESERVATION.  AND AHALYTTrAI  MFTHODS
     The major variables that mujst be determined 1n the sediment to validate
and promulgate the Equilibrium Partitioning Approach are the concentration of
the nonpolar organic contaminant and the organic carbon content.  Three
activities can markedly InflutncjB the quality of the measurements of these
variables:  1) sample collectloniand preservation, 2) sample preparation, and
3) sample analysis.  The most Important consideration In the conduct of these
three activities 1s the experience of the person assigned to perform the work.
Many of the sampling and analytical procedures may need to be modified slightly
to accommodate variations 1n sampling conditions and/or differences 1n sample
matrices.  Assigning experienced)staff will help ensure that proper judgment
1s exercised 1f modifications arts required and that that sample Integrity and
data reliability are maintained.  Much of the discussion 1n the sections that
follow Is focused on methods for collecting and analyzing sediments and solid
wastes as described In recent reports (EPA 1984, 1986; Tetra Tech 1986; MacLeod
et al. 1985).
     This section describes the protocols required to collect am acceptable
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sediment sample for measurement of the physical and chemical parameters.
conducted^Improperly, sample collection and preservation procedures can
adversely affect sample Integrity (chemical and physical properties), thereby
affecting the quality of the results of chemical analysis performed on that:
sample.  Thus, 1t 1s critical that sediment samples be collected and preserved
using standard techniques to avoid potential contamination and matrix disrup-
tion.  For 'example, the sample type dictates the type of storage container
and the necessary storage conditions (e.g., refrigerated, frozen) to ensure
sample stability.
3.1.1  Pre-Collectlon Plannlno and Preparation
     Many of the activities critical
are of high quality take place  In
stage.  Careful planning and  attention
                                     to ensuring that the collected samples
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   a more successful field sampling and will ensure collection of the highest
   quality sample possible.  Pre-collection activities Include 1) preparing the
   sampling plan, Including a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) plan;
7.  2) choosing the appropriate sampling device; 3) choosing the appropriate method
   for locating the sampling station; and 4) collecting and preparing sampling
   equipment and containers.  At this stage, arrangements must be made to secure
   a vessel, 1f necessary, and to choose and notify the analytical laboratory.
        3.1.1.1  Sampling Plan
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4'       Before the field sampling 1s conducted, a complete sampling plan should
   be prepared that Includes all QA/QC procedures to be followed during the  field
   activities.  A complete plan should address the following  Items:
     •  Identification of sampling  team and responsibilities  of each member
     •  statement of sampling program objectives
     •  description of area to be sampled and desired  sample  locations
     •  variables to be measured and corresponding container  and preservation
        requirements                     .   -
g.   •  Identification of sarap'ln.,  methods,  Including  station positioning
        techniques, sampling devices, replications
     •  QA/QC procedures. Including sample custody and reporting  requirements
     •  cruise schedule                                                        •,
     •  health and  safety plan
     •  storage  and shipping procedures
     •  all  special equipment  required
      •  contingency plans  1n the event  that problems are encountered during
         sampling,  Including location and availability of backup equipment.
         The plan should be reviewed and understood by all members of the sampling
    team before going to the field.               .
         The QA/QC procedures are required to ensure that the environmental  samples
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 quality 1s achieved.  Procedures Important to collection and preservation of
 the sediment samples are discussed briefly 1n this section,  while  QA/QC
 procedures Important to sample |analysis are discussed In Section 3.2.
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      All  procedures Involved In locating the sampling station and  1n collecting
 and preserving the samples should be described In detail 1n  the sampling plan
 or provided In standard operating procedures (SOPs)  that are referenced In
 the sampling plan.  The sampling tea* Members should be failliar with the
 appropriate procedures for their part of the field sampling,  as well as the
 record-keeping requirements associated with each procedure.
      One  of the lost Important aspects of a successful  saapllng program 1s
 accurate  and complete record keeping.  A log book, under the responsibility
 of the field supervisor,  should be dedicated to recording all  Information on
 field activities and sampling efforts.  The level of detail  In the log book
 should be sufficient to permit an unlnvolved party to reconstruct  the sampling
 effort.   In the planning stages, procedures should be developed for and lists
 made  of all  pertinent Information to be recorded.  Included  In the record
 books should be the date  and t^ of field activities;  names of the field
 team;  station, locating procedures;  Information on the sampling site, Includ-
 ing Information on any photographs  taken;  appearance of all  samples; Informa-
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      Sample contamination Is a significant concern that needs to be addressed
 prior to and during sample collection.  Among the Issues that must be addressed
 and dealt with 1n the sampling [plan are 1) material used In the sampler arid
 cable, 2) material used 1n and (cleanliness of sample containers and collection
 equipment, 3) presence of potential sources of airborne contaral nation, and
 4) presence of anthropogenic material.  The Importance of choosing the material
 for the sampler and cable to avoid sample contamination will  be discussed 1n
 Section 3.1.1.2.  The presence |of unwanted anthropogenic material  (e.g.,
 bottles,  cans,  etc.) In the sample will result in rejection of the sample as
 described 1n Section 3.1.2.2.  Choice of materials for sample containers  and
 collection equipment,  and preparation of these containers and equipment to
 prevent contamination  are described 1n Section -3.1.1.4.  To assess the level
 of contamination,  container blanks (I.e.,  containers  that do  not contain
 samples)  should be analyzed periodically.   In addition, procedural blanks
 should also be  analyzed periodically to ensure that no contamination occurs
 during field sampling.   Before Campling,  all  potential sources of airborne
 contamination (e.g., stack gase|s,  cigarette saoke, dust) and  other sources of
 contamination (e.g., grease from ship winches and cables)  should be Identified
 sns proccau;*.* .ucVcidpisd lo sinjinnic and  assess  tijefr effect  on sample
 Integrity.                      i
     3.1.1.2 Sampler
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     The most common  sampling device used for collecting  sediments  1s  the
modified Van Veen grab  sampler,  although  a variety of other sampling devices
(e.g., box corer) are alse  used; and say be appropriate for sampling under
various conditions.   When sampling  at water depths greater than  200 to 300 m,
a box corer usually gives better results  than the  Van Veen grab  sampler.  A
Smlth-Mclntyre grab sampler nay  be  best for sampling  coarser sediments.  The
primary criterion that  should be used to  evaluate  a sampling device 1s that
1t consistently collects undisturbed sediment to the  required depth without
contaminating the samples.  To do so,  the sampler  must meet  the  following
criteria:

  •  Create a minimal bow wake vjihen  descending to  prevent  disturbance  of
     the sediment surface.      j
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  •  Form a  leakproof.seal after the sediment sample 1s taken.
  •  Prevent excessive sample disturbance while ascending.
  •  Allow for easy access to the sediment sample.
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  •  Be easily and properly handled under the conditions of sample
     collectJon.
  •  Contain weight adjustment.
  •  Be constructed of material (I.e., stainless steel. Teflon, Kynar)
     that will not contaminate the sample.
     Although most standard sediment samplers seal adequately when they are
purchased, the wear and tear of repeated field use may result 1n sample leakage.
Therefore, the Integrity of the sampler should be constantly monitored.
     The choice of sampling device also depends on the depth of sample required.
The penetration/sample depth of the sampler should be several centimeters
greater than the depth of the desired sediment sample.  For example, a pene-
tration depth of 4 to 5 cm Is recommended for collecting a 2-cm surface sample.
The penetration depth of a sampler Is Influenced by Us weight and by sedi-
ment composition (e.g., penetration 1s greatest 1n fine sediments and least In  •
coarse sediments).  To ensure adequate penetration, a sampler that has a means
of weight adjustment Is reconwended.
     A 2-cm depth Is generally recommended when specifically sampling to
evaluate surface sediment chealstry.  Although that depth 1s a somewhat   \
arbitrary designation, It assures that the most recently deposited sediments
are collected and that adequate volumes of sediment are collected for analysis.
Furthermore,  this depth holds the majority of benthlc organisms and thus
represents the bloactlve layer.  Accurate depth sampling 1s accomplished by
using calibrated scoops.
     In addition, special precautions must be taken 1n the choice of the cable
used to deploy the sampler.  The cable can potentially be a source of organic
and metal  contanlnation.  Because the focus of this document 1s on collecting
samples for nonpolar organic contanlnants, the cable cannot be greased.
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     3.1.1.3  Selection of Station Location Method
     Although a variety of navigation and/or position fixing systems are avail-
able, factors such as price, availability, and accuracy must be considered 1n
choosing a system for a survey.  Criteria to consider In choosing a positioning
system 'include site-specific factors of the sampling program that require
certain levels of accuracy or that will Halt the feasibility of certain
methods.  These site-specific criteria will Include 1) physical conditions
and topography, 2) equipment required, 3) minimum station separation, 4) sta-
tion reoccupatlon, and 5) progran|constraints such as cost, staffing, and
operator experience.  Other criteria are the ability to meet the study design
requirements and provide the deslr-ed degree of precision.  The most accurate
method that 1s feasible and available 1s required when evaluating trends and
gradients 1n sediment quality.  The accuracy 1s considered both in terms of
the absolute or predicted accuracy (I.e., method's ability to define a posi-
tion by latitude and longitude) ai?d by repeatable or relative accuracy  (I.e.,
method's ability to return the user to the sane position).  Each of the
available methods has certain absolute and relative accuracy, as well as
availability, 1n certain geographic locations.  Thus, no one method can be
rsc2!Bse~*sds .HO****?, la ££!»«•£]] *1«etr«al3 positioning methods are more
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accurate than optical methods.  Optical methods are only recommended for shore
or near-shore sampling (I.e., within 0.5 ka) and would be most appropriate
for sampling along urban waterfronts.  These methods generally tend to be
more labor Intensive than electronic positioning methods.  Table 1, which 1s
reproduced from Tetra Tech (1986),; gives the characteristics and advantages/
disadvantages of each of the different positioning methods.  Calibration of
station positions with different Methods nay be used to assist In the
positioning on future saopllng trips and to ensure accuracy.  All positioning
should be used In conjunction with a fathometer to determine the sampling
depth and to ensure that the water 1s of the proper depth and the bottom has
the proper profile (I.e., not too much Incline) for operation of the sampler.
     Once the positioning method has been chosen, the proper setup, calibration,
and operational procedures must be followed to achieve maximum method accuracy.
Persons ,(I.e.f one primary and one backup) on the cruise who will be responsible
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     for the station positioning should be Identified, and their experience and -
     training with the positioning method documented.  To achieve an adequate
     familiarity with the positioning system, appropriate training or securing of
     qualified  and experienced personnel may be required.  Backup methods and their
''    operation  should be Identified  1n the sampling plan 1n the event that the
;     primary system  falls.
          3.1.1.4- Equipment  Preparation
          To ensure  that all  required sampling equipment and supplies are on board
     at the time  of  field  sampl1ngt  a check  list of the necessary equipment should
     be prepared.  Backup  equipment  and spare parts should be  Included on the  11st.
''     An example of such an equipment check 11st Is given 1n Table 2.
          All  sampling  equipment (I.e., siphon tubes,  scoops,  and sample containers)
     should be made  of  noncontamlnating material  such as glass,  stainless  steel,
     or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE; e.g., Teflon). All equipment  Including the
     Teflon Hds  of  the sample containers should  be  cleaned and  dried before  use.
     The recommended equipment cleaning procedure 1s
      1.   Wash with  detergent.
      2.   Rinse twice with tap water.
      3.   Rinse at least  twice with distilled  water.
      4.   Rinse with acetone.
      5.   Rinse with high-purity methylene chloride.
      6.   Cap  with or wrap In f1red-aluminum foil-
     All  sample Jars should be'capped with and all other equipment wrapped 1n flred-
     alumlnum foil between cleaning and sample collection to prevent contamination.
     The final solvent/rinse may be substituted by firing aluminum foil-capped
     glassware at 450eC for 1 h.
     3.1.2  Sample Collection Procedures
          After all planning has been completed and all necessary equipment located
     and prepared, the actual sample collection can take place.  The sampling
     procedures will follow those outlined In the sampling plan.  Activities Included
     1n the sample collection are 1) locating the sample stations, 2) establishing
     criteria  for acceptance of samples, 3) «1x1ng and compositing samples,  and
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                      TABLE 2.  Cample Equipment Check  List
                                i            '            '
          Sediment sampler with spare parts
          Station locating equipment
          Samp.le bottles  with  lids  (cleaned)

          Mixing bowls  and spatula,  If necessary (cleaned)
          fftSlSJi.2!lor1d- andlf°n  (f°r cleant"9 equipment in field)
          I T  ilcCcSSary           t
                                I          '   .
          Shipping containers

          Dry ice and packing materials

          Waterproof labels for sample bottles

          Tape for sealing shipping containers

          Cha1n-of -custody and analysis request for*

         Shipping foras, Including 'FRAGILE' and 'THIS END UP" labels,
         Slnhon

         Sampling scoops (cleaned)
         Map                  .  !
         Field log book         ;
         Indelible Ink pens     i
4)  collecting  samples.   During sample collection  and  handling, all potential
sources  of. airborne contaalnatlon (e.g.,  stack  gases, cigarette smoke, dust)
and other  potential  sources  of Contamination  (e.g., grease from ship winches
and cables)  should  be identified  and  procedures followed to minimize their
effect.                         i                            •

         3.1.2.1  locating
        For all saoples that arc collected, the location of th
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1s required, reoccupled.  Records that should be kept are 1)  positioning method
and equipment used, 2) names of responsible persons and their duties,  3) loca-
tion of equipment on board the sampling vessel, 4) modifications In Methods
or equjpment used from those described In the sample plan, and 5)  data on  the
calibration procedures and frequency of calibration.  In addition, the occupied
stations should be recorded In the log book, and plotted and numbered  on the
most accurate and up-to-date map of the area.  Such maps can be obtained from
the U.S. Geological Survey and National Ocean Survey.
        3.1.2.2  Operation of Sampler and Criteria far Sample Acceptance
        To minimize twisting of the sampler and to ensure proper contact of  the
sampler with the bottom, the sampling device should be attached to the cable
using a ball bearing swivel.  The sampler should be lowered through the water
column at a controlled rate of approximately 1 ft/s and never allowed to  free
fall.  Free falling could result 1n premature triggering of the device,
excessive bow wake, or Improper contact with the sediment surface.  Ideally,
the sampler should only gently contact the sediment with minimal disturbance
and be forced Into the sediment only by the weight of the sampler.  After the
sample 1s collected, 1t should be raised slowly from the bottom at a controlled
speed of approximately 1 ft/s.  To minimize swinging of the sampler when it
breaks the surface, the sample vessel should head Into the waves.  When the
sample 1s brought to the surface, the outside of the sampler should be care-
fully rinsed with clean water 1) to remove any material on the outside that
could contaminate the sample during removal and 2) to permit the  sampler to be
visually Inspected to determine the sample acceptability.  The sampler should
be secured.Immediately after 1t Is brought on board to avoid sample tipping,
spilling, or disturbance.   Excessive swinging of  the sampler,  striking the
vessel, or sampler tipping  could result  In unacceptable  sample disturbance.
        If the sample falls any of the following  acceptance criteria  1t should
be rejected and another sample taken:
                     »                                                  •
  •     Sampler 1s not'leaking.
  •     Desired penetration depth Is achieved.
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  •     Sediment surface 1s flat and does not show signs of disturbance or
        washout.   •
  •     Sample surface Is not pressed against the top of the sampler.
•  •    e Overlying water 1s present-
  •     Overlying water 1s not turbid.
  •     Anthropogenic material 1s not evident (I.e., bottles, cans, etc.).
                                 I
        3.1.2.3  Sample Collection
        After the sample 1s determined to be acceptable, Information on the
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sample should be recorded 1n the field log book (Section 3.1.2.7).
                                 i
        Before sediment samples are taken for analysis or compositing and
mixing, the overlying water must1be removed  from the sampler by slowly siphoning
1t off near one side of the sampler.  Care should be taken to ensure that the
sediments are not disturbed, and:that fine-grained surfldal sediment and
organic matter are not lost while reaovlng the overlying water.  Once the
overlying water 1s removed, the sediment can be sampled.  To prevent contami-
nation during sample collection, samples should be taken only from the center
p-jftlc-a of the saiplsf tc- avoid ^ct^otlal €ont.as1?!£t1on frow- contact with the
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sampler.  In addition, the sawples should only come 1n contact with the  cleaned
sampling equipment and should not be  touched with hands that are not gloved.
The samples are placed efther 1ni the  appropriate sample container or in  a
stainless steel bowl for compositing  and mixing.
        3.1.2.4  Mixing of Samples
                                 I
        When removing subsaaples  for different chemical analyses of  the  same
sediment sample or when combining  samples  from several  sediment grabs  to
provide sufficient material  for [analysis,  the sample  should be thoroughly
mixed.  The samples  can be composited and  mixed  by  transferring them to  a
dryi  solvent-rinsed  stainless s^eel  bowl and stirring with a  clean  stainless
steel  spoon or  spatula  until  achieving homogeneous  color  and  texture,   the
bowl  and all utensils used  for  islxlng should be  changed after each  sample or
at  least solvent  rinsed with methylene chloride  between uses  and  covered with
foil  to prevent airborne  or other contamination.  The compositing,  mixing,
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and subsampUng should be completed as soon as the samples  are  collected.
However, 1f a clean room or clean area 1s not available,  then compositing and
mixing should not be attempted due to the potential  for contamination, but
should be completed as soon as possible at the laboratory or other clean
facility.
        3.1.2.5  Total Organic Carbon and Dry Weight Sample
        A minimum of 25 g of sediment sample should  be collected  1n either a
glass or plastic container that has been properly cleaned.
        3.1.2.6  Contaminant Sample
        The sediment sample to be used for analyzing semi volatile compounds,
Including the nonpolar organic contaminants, should be collected  1n 240-mL or
larger, wide-mouth glass Jars with Teflon-lined screw Hds. The  sample jar
must be properly cleaned to prevent contamination of the sample.   The  sediment
sample should be at least 200 g (wet weight).  Filling the  wide-mouthed Jar
approximately three-quarters full will ensure obtaining at  least  this  amount
of material.
        3.1.2.7  Sample Custody Information
        After the sample has been collected and stored In the  appropriate con-
tainer, all relevant data pertaining to Its collection should  be  documented
1n the field log book.  Information to be documented should Include the
following:
  •     unique sample number
  •     station location
  •     date of collection
  •     depth of water
  •     gross characteristics, Including texture, color, presence of
        organisms, presence of debris, presence of oily sheen,  and odor
  •     gross characteristics of the vertical profile of the sediment.
        Including changes 1n characteristics and presence and  depth of a
        redox potential discontinuity layer
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  •     penetration depth of sampler
  •     depth of sample
  •     comments on sample quality.
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        Cha1n-of-custody procedures and forms should be prepared that allow for
the documentation of the samples! and their status at every stage In the process
from collection through final analysis.  An example of a chaln-of-custody and
analysis request fora was given  jln Figure 1.  In addition, waterproof labels
containing the sample number, preservation techniques, date and time of collec-
tion, location of sample, and signature of the collector should be affixed to
each bottle.  All writing on these labels should be done with Indelible Ink.
3.1.3  Sample Preservation and Shipping
       - Immediately after collection, the samples should be refrigerated (4°C)
or placed 1n shipping containers; with dry 1ce and stored 1n the dark.  Samples
should be analyzed within 7 days>* however, 1f the analysis cannot be performed
within 7 days, the samples should be frozen to -20*C or to -80eC, 1f possible.
Freezing Is required to reduce the potential for m1crob1a1 activity.  Care
must be taken with frozen samples to prevent container breakage by leaving
headspaee fsr tha satsr ts osp4B&.  Usually, this Is accomplished by freezing
the containers at an angle rather than In'an upright position.  Appropriate
handling times have not been established for frozen sediment, although 6 to
12 months are generally conslderisd to be acceptable.  Although freezing may
alter the sediment matrix, TetraiTech (1986) presents data that suggest that
the effects are minimal.
        If possible, all samples should be delivered to the analytical
laboratory as soon as sampling 1s completed to ensure that the samples are
analyzed within 7 days.  If sample delivery to the laboratory 1s delayed,
then storage procedures described previously must be followed aind documented.
If the samples contain hazardous)materials, guidance for shipping can be found
In U.S. Department of Transportation (1984).  Procedures that should be followed
1n preparing the samples for shipping or transportation are as follows:
  •     Containers should be durable and be able to withstand rough
        treatment during shipping.
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  •     Samples should be tightly packed 1n  shipping  containers with
        dividers and,  depending on the shipping  time,  the  space between
        the bottles filled with packing material  or dry 1ce.
  •    'The original  cha1n-of-custody and analysis  request form should be
        enclosed 1n protective packaging and placed within the shipping
        container.  Copies of the form should be retained.
  •     After the samples and forms have been placed  1n the shipping
        container, a custody seal, and •FRAGILE' and  -THIS END UP'  labels
        should be placed on the outside of the shipping container.
  •     If the samples must be shipped to a distant city,  carriers  that
        provide tracking of shipments and delivery  receipts should  be
        used to confirm that the shipment was delivered as required and
        to serve as additional cha1n-of-custody  Information.  All  shipping
        charges should be prepaid by the shipper to prevent delay 1n
        shipping.
  •     Notice of receipt of the samples should  be  received from the
        analytical laboratory.

3.2  ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES
        Before analyzing the sediment sample, the analytical  laboratories must
be evaluated to determine that they can perform the desired analyses within
established guidelines.  The review should Include an evaluation of the labora-
tory's Instrument capability and the  level of staff experience.   In addition,
the program manager will need to establish minimum QA/QC requirements with
the laboratory before the work 1s done.  Evaluation procedures should Include
analysis of standard reference materials and analysis of replicate samples to
establish  the quality of a  laboratory's analytical capability (e.g., accuracy
and precision of  their data).  Based  on the  review of data from the available
laboratories, the most appropriate analytical laboratory can be selected.
The minimum QA/QC requirements should be consistent with thos.e established by
the EPA's  Contract Laboratory Program.
        Figure 2  depicts the  general  approach that 1s  recommended  for the deter-
mination of the water and carbon  content of the sediments, and for the
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     Analysis of
      Moisture
      Content
    (Appendix A)
H
 Sediment
Preparation
  (Text)
                             Sediment Extraction
                             ! and Concentration
                             i  (Appendix O
                              Extract Cleanup
                                 (NOAA)
                                Preliminary
                                  Samnta
                              Screening (Text)
                              Extract Analysis
                               (NOAArEPA)
Organic Carbon
   Analyses
 (Appendix B>
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EPA   - U.S. Environmental Prediction Agency
NOAA » National Oceanic and Atmoepneric Administration


FIGURE 2.  General  Approach to Sediment Preparation,  Extraction,
            and Analysis   i
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Isolation, characterization, and quantification of nonpolar organic compounds
1n the sediments.  For nonpo'lar organic compounds, our recommendation 1s  based
on a selection process that emphasized the following criteria:
  •    . state-of-art level of the methods and analytical techniques
  •     ability of the methods to address the analysis of all compounds of
        Interest (Table 3)    '     .
  •     extent of method(s) validation and documentation
  •     availability of the Information on the Methods to the user.
Based on a review of the available methods and application of these criteria,
we recommend that the standard analytical procedures published by the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Analytical facility (MacLeod
et al. 1985), referred to as the NOAA method, be used as the main resource
for guidance on Isolation and analysis of nonpolar organic contaminants from
sediments.  The NOAA (MacLeod et al. 1985) nethod 1s chosen because 1t satisfac-
torily meets all of the criteria.  The EPA has published several methods for
analyzing environmental samples that contain the coapounds of Interest (see
Table 3); however, these methods do not meet one or more of the above criteria.
The EPA 600- and 1600-serfes methods (EPA 1984) are not recommended, because
they are specifically directed toward analysis of the compounds 1n water only,
and extraction procedures for sediments are not adequately addressed.  The
EPA solid waste methods (EPA 1986) are not recoanended, because they are not
presented 1n an easily followed, single-analysis  scheme from  sediment prepara-
tion through analysis? they contain too many options to permit the final results
to be compared; and they  recomend the use of  reagents or approaches that are
not currently considered  appropriate or state  of  the art.  Methods that  apply
to each of the steps 1n the general scheme are described  In  detail  1n Appendixes
A through 0  and  1n MacLeod  et al.  (1985).  Recommended  departure  from the
methods  1n the NOAA report  (MacLeod et al. 1985)  for  sediment dewaterlng and
extraction of large and wet sediment  samples are  described  1n Appendix C.
Because  the  NOAA report does not provide  a procedure  for  quantification  by
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               TABLE 3.  Nonpolar Organic Priority Pollutants^
              Low-Molecular Weiht
                   Naphthalene
                   Acenaphthylene
                   Acenaphthene
                   Fl uorene
                   Phenanthrene
                   Anthracene
H1h-Moleeu1ar
                                    PAH
                   Fluoranthene ;
                   Pyrene       |
                   Senzo (a) anthracene
                   Chrysene     |
                   Benzof 1 uoranthenes
                   Benzo(a)pyrene
                   Indeno(l,2,3-c.d)pyrene
                   01 benzo (a , M anthracene
                   Benzo (g , h , 1 ) peVy 1 ene

              PCBs               i
                   DOT,  000,  DOE
                   Aldrln        j
                   Chlordane  (technical  mixtures  and metabolites)
                   D1eldr1n      >
                   Heptachlor and  metabolites
                   Undane       !
                   Aldrln and netabolltes
              (a)  Fro» Table  1, ?ect1on  307, Clean Water Act of 1977
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gas chromatography/mass spectro»;etry  (GC/MS), EPA method 8270  (EPA 1986) or

EPA Method 1624  (EPA  1984) may be used until a validated approach 1s developed.

     Implementation of the analysis approach (see Figure 2) begins with general

sample preparation.   During this! step, factors that could adversely affect

later steps In the analysis schejne are addressed and minimized.  As stated

previously, all analyses should be performed within 7 days of collection of
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the samples.  If the analyses cannot be completed within 7  days, 'then the
sample should be frozen (see Section 3.1.3).  All sediment  preparation proce-
dures and handling should be similar for the samples used for the dry weight,
total organic carbon, and contaminant analyses.  Following  general sample
preparation, subsamples of sediment may be analyzed for dry weight (Sec-
tion 3.2.1 and Appendix A) and total organic carbon content (Section 3.2.2 and
Appendix B).  Another subsample of the sediment sample 1s subjected to  organic
solvent extraction  (Section 3.2.3).
     Removal of organic constituents from the sediment 1s achieved by sample
dewaterlng  followed by Soxhlet extraction (Appendix C) or by centrlfugatlon
and  extraction  (MacLeod et al. 1985).  A key Issue that must be addressed
during the  extraction step Is extraction efficiency, which 1s affected by the
ability of  the organic solvent to come  Into Intimate contact with sediment
particles.   Because extraction efficiency 1s directly  related to  the presence
of water 1n the  sample, aspects of  the  methods describe  approaches  for  removal
 (dewaterlng with methanol) or containment  (addition of sodium sulfate)  to
enhance extraction  efficiency.   Internal  standards  are addressed and recom-
mendations  are  made on compounds  to be used for  quantification of selected
compound classes.  Calibration  and  spiked blanks art  also  discussed relative
 to method  Integrity.   Finally,  an approach  1s  recommended  for concentrating
 sample extracts that minimizes  contaminant  losses.
      Concentrated sample extracts are then  subjected to the very Important
 step of sample cleanup (MacLeod et  al. 1985).   The cleanup process Involves^
 subjecting each extract to a series of treatments that selectively remove
 materials  that would Interfere with the analysis of the compounds of Interest.
 Interfering materials that art removed during extract cleanup Include  elemen-
 tal  sulfur, polar compounds (e.g.,  adds and bases), parafflnlc hydrocarbons,
 Uplds, and other blogenlc compounds.
      After  Interfering materials have been removed, It-Is recommended that
 samples be  subjected to a preliminary screening by gas chromatography to obtain
 a qualitative measure of sample complexity and  the range 1n contaminant concen-
 tration.   Information derived from the screening analysis will assist the
 researcher  1n determining sample dilution  or concentration requirements, In
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 selecting the appropriate detector, and In determining the extent to which
 mass spectrometry may be required for chemical characterization and
 quantification.                ;
 3.2.1  Dry Weight Determl nation

      Dry weight of the sediment is determined on an  unfrozen sample of the
 sediment by heating a sample of known weight (5 to 10  g) overnight (or at
 least 16 hours) at 70CC.  The analysis procedure Is  shown  In Figure 3.  A drying
 temperature of 7Q°C, rather than 105«C,  Is chosen to provide consistency between
 the dry weight basis used to report the  results of the organic carbon and
 contaminant analyses,  because drying to  105°C could  result  1n loss of some of
 the sem1volat11e organic compounds that  are targeted for analysis.  Before
 drying,  all  bulk objects (e.g., sticks,  leaves,  and  rocks)  are removed and
 the sample homogenized.   Preparation procedures should be similar to those
 used In  the  total  organic carhop and contaminant analysis.  After the dried
 sample 1s  allowed  to cool  In a desiccator,  the sample  Is weighed.   A desiccator
 1s  used  to prevent relncorporatjon of moisture Into  the sample during cooling.
 The dry  weight  1s  determined us>ng the following formula:   .
                    X dry weight -  100 x g of  r* sa"°le
                                           g or sample

The details of the procedure ar« described 1n Appendix A.
     The QA/QC procedures and clean laboratory practices should be followed
to ensure accuracy of the analysts.  The analytical balance should be Inspected
and calibrated on a preasslgned schedule.  Desiccators should be checked  fre-
quently for proper sealing and for replacement of deslccant to prevent moisture
from accumulating during cooling.  At least 10X of the samples should be
analyzed 1n duplicate.
     The dry weight should be reported as percent to at least 1 decimal place
(I.e.; 0.1X).                   |
3.2.2  Total Organic
                         .
     Total organic carbon 1s a measure of the total amount of nonvolatile,
partially volatile, volatile, and paniculate organic material  1n a sample,
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                                  Prepare Sediment
                                      Sample*
                                        i
Place 5 to 10 g
in Tared Crucible
i
i
Weigh to Nearest
0.1 g
i
r
Dry Overnight
«70°C
i
r
Cool to Room
Temperature in
Oeeiccator
                                         i
                                   Weigh to Nearest
                                        0.1 g
                         •Portion of same sample • uaod for total
                          organic carbon analyse*.
FIGURE  3.  Flow Chart  for Determining the  Dry Height of a Sediment Sample
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Many methods  for determining the total  organic  carbon  content of soils and
sediments  have  been  reported (Black et  al.  1965).  All  the commonly used methods
Involve  either  wet or dry combustion of samples and quantitative determination
of the organic  carbon content of the sediment from the C02 that evolves.
Quantification  methods Include vol;imetr1c,  t1tr1metr1c, gravimetric, or con-

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                Prepare Sediment
                    Sample*
                  Dry it 70°C;
                    Cool in
                   Desiccator
                  Place 0.2 to
                    0.3 g in
                Combustion Boat
                Weigh to Neareat
                     0.1 g
                      ±
                   Add HO to
                Remove Carbonate
•Portion of same sample is uaed for
' percent moisture determination.
                   Dry ft 70°C;
                     Cool in
                    Desiccator
                Add Cupric Oxide
                  or Equivalent
                     Material
                      ±
                Combust Sample at
                   980°CWhae
                Measuring Amount
                  of CO Evolved
FIGURE 4.  Flow Chart for  Detenrining the  Total Organic Carbon
            Content  of a Sediment Sample
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calibrated on a preasslgned  schedule.   If.a carbon analyzer 1s used, 1t should
be calibrated dally, and  a standard  reference material  should be analyzed at
least once with each set  of  sediment samples.  Desiccators should be checked
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frequently for proper  sealing  and  for  replacement of deslccant to prevent
moisture from accumulating during  drying.  In the conduct of sediment total
organic carbon analysis,  you should  1) use thoroughly  homogenized samples,
2) cool all equipment  and samples  In a desiccator and 3) analyzt replicate
samples.  At least  10X of the  saijaples  should be analyzed 1n duplicate.
     The amount of  carbon 1n the sediment  sample should be reported as a percent
based on the dry weight of the sediment to the nearest  0.1S.
3.2.3  Analysis' of  Sediments for Semi volatile Priority  Pollutants
     Procedures for analyzing  sediments to determine contaminant concentrations
will be limited to  those  emphasizing sealvolatile priority pollutants (see
Table 3).  These procedures  have been  developed to detect these pollutants at
trace levels 1n sediments [1 to 50 ng/g dry weight for  neutral compounds (e.g.,
PAHs) and 0.1 to 15 ng/g  dry weight  of pesticides and PCBs'J.  As mentioned
previously, the recommended  procedures are primarily documented In MacLeod et
al. (1985). although EPA  (1984) is recoranendad for GC/MS analyst of PAHs.
     3.2.3.1  Sample Preparationiand Extraction
     Figure 5 shows the steps  Involved 1n  the preparation and extraction of
samples.  Specific  procedures,  reagents, materials, and apparatus to perform
this step are described 1n MacLeod et  al.  (1985) and Appendix C.  A sample
size of approximately  50  to  100 g  (wet weight) of sediment for extraction and
a concentrated volume  of  0.5 «L are  considered adequate to attain the low-
level detection limits required for  setilvolatlle organic compounds.  However,
concentration to as little as  20 fiL  may be required for characterization of com-
pounds by GC/MS.  Smaller sample!sizes can adversely affect detection limits,
and smaller final voluaes can  result In excess loss of  target compounds because
of volatilization.  During sample  preparation, excess water Is decanted from
the sample and bulk objects  (e.g,>, sticks, leaves, and  rocks) are removed.
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         Prepare
         Sampto
           1
               Add Watar
      Partition and Dry
      Organic Fraction
            antrata
      Organic Fraction
           I
         Procaadte
       Sampia Oaanup
D«watar
Sampla
with Mathanoi
*
AddlntamaJ
Standarda
*
SoxhJat Extract
Scdimant
*
Combined SoxMat
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Extract!
•»


Mathanol/Wataf
Extract

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FIGURE 5.  Sample Preparation and  Extraction
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Failure to perform these manipulations could result 1n poor extraction perfor-
mance and Increase variability  ib  sediment data.  It Is also Important to use
a homogenized sediment sample to ensure representativeness of the results.
     Prior to Soxhlet extraction,  water remaining 1n the sediment after
decanting 1s removed by contacting the sediment with methanol (Appendix C).
In the NOAA method (MacLeod et  al. 1985), excessive water Is reaoved by
centrlfugatlon, and residual sediment moisture 1s contained through the addition
of anhydrous sodium sulfate to  the sediment sample prior to sediment tumbling.
The efficacy of the NOAA method with large sediment samples (50 to 100 g)
needs to be evaluated.
     After sediment dewaterlng, Internal standards are added to the sediments
to adjust for analyte losses during sample workup.  The standards contain
mixtures of deuterated aromatic hydrocarbons or halogenated compounds (Table 4).
The Internal standard solution  fiar PAHs 1s prepared In hexane to a concentra-
tion of approximately 50 ng/^L  for each compound; the Internal standard for PCBs
and pesticides Is prepared In hexane to a concentration of approximately
1 ng//tl..  Along with the sediment  samples, calibration and spiked blank samples
are carried through the extraction procedure to Identify and account for poten-
tial contamination and losses.  Compounds that ar« r*cn?>mended for use 1n the  -
blank samples are given 1n Tables  5 through 8.  the calibration solutions are
          TABLE A.  List of Compounds used as Internal Standards

                  Internal Standards for PAH^
                                I
                                j
                       Naphthalehe-d8
                       Acenaphthene-dlO
                       Perylene-dl2
                  Internal Standard for PCBs and Pesticides

                       4.4'-01bromooctaf1uorob1pheny1
(a)
                  (a)  Adapted from MacLeod et al.  (1985)
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     IABLL-5.  List of Compounds used in the PAH Calibration Solution^
                           Hexamethylbenzene
                           Naphthalene
                           2-Methyl naphthalene
                           1-Methylnaphthalene
                           Blphenyl
                           2,6-01methylnaphthalene
                           Acenaphthene
                           F1uorene
                           Phenanthrene
                           Pyrene
                           Benzo(a)anthracene
                           Chrysene
                           Benzo(e)pyrene
                           Benzo(a)pyrene
                           ?erylene
                           01benzo(a,h)anthracene
                           Naphthalene-d8
                           Acenaphthene-dlO
                           Pery1ene-dl2
                           (a)  Adapted from MacLeod et al.
                                (1985)


prepared 1n hexane to a concentration of approximately 5 ng/jtL for each

compound; the spiked solutions are prepared 1n hexane to a concentration of
approximately 50 ng/0L.

     The second step 1n the analysis 1s removal of the organic compounds from
the sediment samples by Soxhlet extraction.  Host Soxhlet extraction procedures

reported 1n the literature use a mixture of solvents that range 1n polarity.
Our recommended Soxhlet extraction solution 1s benzene/methanol (3:2).  However,

some laboratories may have safety regulations limiting laboratory worker expo-

sure to benzene, thereby making use of this extraction solution Impossible.
In this case, we recommend using either methylene chlorlde/methanol  (2:1),

methylene chlorlde/methanol (9:1), or the NOAA method to extraction of the

sediment (Figure 6).  The EPA method 3540 (EPA 1986) recommends that either
toluene/methanol, acetone/hexane, or acetone/methylene chloride mixtures be

used.  Hunchak and Suffet (1987) showed that acetone and mixtures of acetone
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           TABLE 6.  List of Compounds usto\1n the PCS and Pesticide
                     Calibration Solution^*'
                   Tetrachloro-m-xylene
                   Hexachlorobenzcine
                   Llndane (i-BHC)
                   Heptachlor
                   Heptachlor-epoxlde
                   Aldrln
                   e-Chlordane
                   Trans-nonachlor
                   01eldr1n
                   M1rex
                   o,p'-DDE      i
                   P.P'-ODE      [
                   o.p'-DDO      !
                   p.p'-DOD
                   o.p'-DDT      ;
                   p.p'-DDT
                   2,4I-D1chlorob1pheny1
                   2,5,4'-Tr1chlorob1phenyl
                   2,4,2' ,4'-Tetrfflchlorob1phenyl
                   2,4,5,2' ,5'-Pentachlorob1phenyl
                   2,4,5,2',4',5l4Hexachlorob1phenyl
                   2,3,4,5,6,2l,5<-Heptachlorob1phenyl
                   2,3,4,5,2' ,3' ,r ,5'-Octachlorob1pheny1
                                    luufobipnenyi
                   (a)  Adapted  frxDis MacLeod  et  al.  (1985)
                                 i

and hexane contain numerous artifacts  that can  Interfere with full scan analysis
of environmental sanples; therefore, we do not  recommend use of any of these
extraction solutions.         .

     Following extraction, the  »ethanol/water solution fron the sediment
dewaterlng step 1s combined with 'the Soxhlet extract and partitioned to obtain
the final organic extract.  The resulting extract Is then dried by elutlon
through a sodlua sulfa-te column and concentrated either by Snyder column or
rotary evaporation.  We recouaend the  Snyder column procedure, because 1t Is
most effective In removing solvent while «1n1a1z1ng the loss of analyte,
although the rotary evaporation Method may be faster and less costly.  Before
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       TABLE 7.  List of Compounds used 1n the PAH Spike Solution^4!)
                           Naphthalene
                           2»Methylnaphtha!ene
                           1-Methylnaphtha!ene
                           Blphenyl
                           2,6-01methyl naphtha!ene
                           Acenaphthene
                           Fluorene
                           Phenanthrene
                           Anthracene
                           1-Methylphenanthrene
                           Fluoranthene
                           Pyrene
                           Benzo(a)anthracene
                           Chrysene
                           Benzo(e)pyrene .
                           Benzo(a)pyrene
                           Perylene
                           D1benzo(a,h)anthracene
                           (a)  Adapted from MacLeod et a!.
                                (1985)


the rotary evaporation method 1s used routinely 1n a suite of chemical analyses-,.

the recoveries of target compounds Bust be reported and should be within the
acceptable limits as defined by the scientific community for the Snyder column

method.

     If methylene chloride Is used as one of the extraction solvents, then.

the final step 1n the extract preparation 1s solvent exchange with hexane

during the final sample concentration step.  Removal of methylene chloride 1s

necessary to minimize chromatographlc effects during the sample cleanup phase.

Final extract volume Is targeted at 1 to 2 «L.

     3.2.3.2  Sample Cleanup

     In addition to the nonpolar organic contaminants of  Interest, the sediment
extracts contain a variety of different materials,  Including polar compounds

(e.g., adds and bases), I1p1ds, parafflnlc hydrocarbons,  Inorganic consti-

tuents, and other blogenlc naterlals.  The objective of the cleanup phase  Is
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            L1st of Compounds used 1n the PCS and Pesticide Spike Solut1on.(a)
                   Hexachlorobenzene
                   Undane (T-SHC)
                   Heptachlor
                   Heptach 1 or-tpox1 de
                   Aldrln
                   c-Chlordane
                   Trans-nonachlor
                   D1eldr1n     ;
                   M1rex
                   o,p'-DOE
                   p,p'-DOE  .
                   o,p'-DOD
                   p.p'-DDD  •   |
                   o.p'-DDT
                   p.p'-DDT
                   2,4'TDIchloroblphenyl
                   2,5,4'-Tr1chlbrob1phenyl
                   2,4f2l,4'-Tetrachlorob1phenyl
                   2,4,5,2',5I-Pentachlorob1phenyl
                   2,4,5,2',4a,5'-Hexachlorob1phenyl
                   2,3,4,5,6,2l,£l-Heptachlorob1phenyl
                   2,3,4,5,2l,3',4l,5'-0ctachlorob1phenyl
                   2,3,4,5,6,2l,3l,4',5'-Nonach1orob1phenyl
                   (a)   Adapted from MacLeod  et  ai -  (1985)


to selectively  remove  some  of these extraneous  »ater1als and to reduce/elimi-
nate Interferences caused by these  materials prior  to the chemical analysis
phase.  Figure  7 depicts, 1n general  terms,  the sequence of steps required to
clean solvent extracts  In preparation for chealcal  analysis.  In the first
cleanup step, polar coapoiinds and parafflnlc hydrocarbons are removed by
subjecting the  sample to chromatography on a nlxture of silica gel and alumina.
The operating mechanise for removal  of unwanted compounds In this cleanup
step 1s adsorption.  Parafflnlc!hydrocarbons precede the elutlon of PAHs,
PCBs, and pesticides from the column,  and polar compounds are retained by the
column.  Next,  the recovered fraction from the  adsorption chroraatography step
1s subjected to chromatography on Sephadex where I1p1ds and other blogenlc
materials are removed.  The  prlwary mechanism for removal of these materials
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     Prepare
     Sampto
       Add
     Standards
   Add Sodium
    Sulfata and
      Turhbto
      Sampia
      Tumbla
      Sampta
      Tumbta
      Sampta
Dacant
Extract
Dacant
Extract
 Occam
 Extract
 Combined
  Extracts
                                                            i
Concamrata
  Extract
                                                          Procwdto
                                                        Sampia Claanup
                                                           (NOAA)   •
NOAA » National Ooaanic and Atmoapharic AdmWatration


     FIGURE 6.   Saaple Preparation and  Extraction  (NOAA Method)
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Concentrated •
Sample Extract* *
Acids. BUM, Neutral*,
U'pkJs, and Btogenic Materials

|
Sulfur
             I
Chromatograph on Potar
Adaorbant SBien Gel/
..Alumina*. .. .....


1
1
Paraffinic Hydrocarbons,
Acids, and Bmea
Sulfur

             I
    Aromatic and ChtorinateeJ
   Hydrocarbons, Liptds, and
       Btogenie Materials   ;
       Chroma tographic
         on Sepnadex
   lipidsand
Blogeroc Materials
        Aromatic and     \
   Chionnatad Hydroearbonc
   Preliminary Screen by Sao
  Chromatograpny/ Flame lor*-
   ration, /Bectron Capture!
   and /Mass Spectrometry!
     Detector (NOAA-EPA)
*Bam*ntal sulfur can ba rsmowd from tha sample at tnaac stagm by
 sevvfai dlffaram tachniquas (Appartdix 0 and MacLeod et al. 1966). If a
 samplers) is suspected of having large quantities of sulfur, treatment (to
 remove the sulfur in advance of adsorption chromatography • racommenijed.
                         I

EPA   » U.S. Environ mental  Protection Agency
NOAA  - Nationai Oceanic »nd Atmospheric Administration
      FIGURE 7. ' General  Scheme  for Sample Cleanup

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1n this step 1n the extract cleanup 1s size exclusion.  High-molecular weight
I1p1d and blogenlc materials precede the elutlon of nonpolar compounds from
the column.
     Elemental sulfur can also be a major Interference 1n the analysis of
nonpolar organic compounds by GC.  Specifically, sulfur Interferes with the   -
analysis of 'Individual peaks using gas chromatography/electron-capture detec-
tion (GC/ECD).  Sulfur can be removed from the sample prior to chroaatography
through reaction with mercury, tetrabutylammonium sulfate,  or activated copper.
In the case of activated copper, the copper can be added to the top of the
adsorption column and sulfur can be removed as part of the sorptlon chromato-
graphy step.  For samples that are suspected of containing large quantities
of sulfur, 1t 1s recommended that the sample(s) be treated prior to adsorption
chromatography to remove sulfur using one of the methods given 1n Appendix 0.
Although mercury and copper are commonly used to remove sulfur (methods are
described 1n Appendix D), these methods have limitations, Including degradation
of endrln by mercury and loss of heptachlor 1n the copper column that preclude
their use on certain environmental samples.  Following completion of cleanup,
the sample 1s ready for analysis.  Each of the cleanup procedures will now be
discussed 1n more detail.
                                                .fJ' s'
     3.2.3.2.1  Cleanup Via Adsorption Chromatography.  This section describes
1n more detail the specific method 1n which two adsorbents  (silica and alumina)
are combined to perform the first cleanup step.  In this procedure, the
recovered extract contains both the aromatic and chlorinated organic compounds
of Interest.  Specific details describing apparatus,  reagents, and procedures
for this method are described 1n Section 5 of MacLeod et al.  (1985).
     The steps depicting the approach are shown 1n Figure 8.  In this approach,
slurries of alumina and silica gel are sequentially packed  Into a glass column.
The mixed sorbent 1s then topped with a layer of acid-washed sand.  If sulfur
removal 1s required and sulfur concentrations are suspected to be relatively
low (I.e., trace quantities), then a layer of copper  powder placed on top,of
the sand 1s used to remove sulfur during this chromatographlc step.   If sulfur
concentrations In the extracts are suspected to be relatively high  (e.g.,
sulfur 1s observed precipitating out of solution), then sulfur cleanup using
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         Concaiiuaiad Sampla
          Exnet Exehangrt
             into Ktearw
                                      Slurry-Pack
                                      Cotumn with
                                       Alumina
                                     Add Slurry of
                                    Sifea Gat Atop
                                       Alumina
                                   I  AddLayarof
                                   'Sand Atop SSca
                                  Add Uayarof Coppar
                                   Powder Atop Sand
                                       Column with
                                         end
ilmreduea Sarnpia
to Too of Column
                                   Bute Csiumn witri
                                   Parmrwand CaMact
                                       in Raak
                                         ±
                                   Butn Column with
                                  CHjC^/Pwnan
                                   ondCoKaesin
                                         ±
                                   Buta
                                  20% MaOH in CHjCJj
                                   andCotectin
                                         Conuntv
                                         ol 400 Ott
                                    Polv Compound!
                       PwffiiMc HydroGafftoons
                          Raalt Comamit
                          PAH, PCS. end
                              ±


Extract
                          Procaad to Sizift
                            Exduaion.
                       Chrematograpny Stap
                             (NOAA)
        NOAA « National Qeaante and Atntoapnarto AdmMamnion
        PAH  • Porynudaar Aromatic Hyt'iroiavton
        PCS  - Poryentoonatad Biphany41
FIGURE 8.  Cleanup of PAH,  PCB,  and Pesticide-Containing  Sauples via
             Silica Gel/Alumina  Chroraatography (Adapted  from MacLeod
             et al. 1985)
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one of the methods In Appendix 0 should be completed before this  cleanup step
1s Initiated.  The sample concentrate 1n hexane 1s Introduced to  the top of
the column and the column sequentially eluted with pentane (fraction contains
parafflnlc hydrocarbons) followed by a 50/50 mixture of methylene chloride/
hexane.'  The fraction elutlng with the latter solvent (designated SA2 in MacLeod
et al. 1985). contains the compound classes of Interest (I.e., PAHs,  PCBs, and
pesticides).  This fraction Is concentrated and then subjected to size exclusion
chromatography.
     3.2.3.2.2  Sample Cleanup Via Sire-Exclusion Chromatography.  The second
step In the cleanup Is size-exclusion chromatography of sediment  extracts
that have been subjected to adsorption chromatography treatment.   The method
1s designed to remove I1p1ds and other blogenlc materials from the sample,
further reducing the potential for Interference during the screening and
chemical analysis steps.
     Figure 9 describes the steps that are Important to the conduct of the
method.  Specific details describing apparatus, reagents, and procedures are
described In Section 6 of MacLeod et al. (1985).  In the first step, the column
1s packed with a slurry of Sephadex that has been allowed to swell overnight
by placing 1n solvent [cyc"ohe~ane:methanol:methyl*ne chloride, 6:4:3 (V:V:V)].
The packed column Is then allowed to settle overnight to.provide additional
time for the solvent to Bake Intimate contact with all surfaces of the porous
media and to eliminate air bubbles.  If air bubbles persist, pass warm solvent
through the column.  If this action does not remove the bubbles,  then the  5
column will have to be repacked.  Prior to column calibration, the height of
the Sephadex 1s adjusted to 26.5 cm.  To simulate b1ogen1c/!1p1d material, a
tissue extract that had been subjected to silica gel/alumina chromatography
1s used to accurately establish Its elutlon profile.  The method also makes
use of an aromatic hydrocarbon standard (azulene/perylene) 1n  the column's
calibration  to bracket the elutlon time of the compounds of  Interest.
     The NOAA report (MacLeod et al. 1985) emphasizes the need to maintain
sample solubility.  This solubility Is achieved by maintaining the  sample  1n
a mixed solvent [cyclohexane:methanol:methy1ene chloride, 6:4:3  (V:V:V)].
Following sample Introduction, two lead fractions are eluted from the column
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  Cancan tratad
Sampia in>
 Oia
  R
Contanti
                            Swal Packing
                          MatariaJ (Saphaoaxl
                            Pack
                         Mataritf into Column
                              Co*jn*i
                          CsUxmi Column
            H
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 to Top of Column
                          @uw Column with
                          23 mL of SoKwie
                         Suta Column wMi

                          CoMaetin
                         Suw Column

                          [Coaaetin
Suw Column **rth
90 mL of Sonwic
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                                                Oiaeard <
                                                  of Gnouaad
                                                   CyHnoar
                                              R«ak Contanti SA2-L1
                                               Upiea and Stoganie
                                                   Matarioto
                                              Raak Contanti SA2-U
                                                 Arematie«nd
                                                  Chterinntud
                                                 Hydrwarbooi
                                                        ±
                                                      Sampto
FIGURE 9.   Sample Cleanup via Gel Permeation Chnxaatography
             (Adapted frws MacLeod et al.  1985)
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and discarded.  These fractions contain I1p1d and other blogenle materials.
A subsequent fraction (Fraction SA2-L2) contains the compounds of Interest
and 1s concentrated and subjected to analytical screening and analysis.
     3.2.3.3  Analytical Screening and Analysis of Sample Extracts
       *       *™**^"^^^h*«»^fc™i«^™^"""^"~—"——"^"^^•™^~^^^^^^^^^™"™^^™""^^ '      j^^^—
     The decisions facing the analytical chemist once the extracts have been
processed through the cleanup steps are governed by experimental needs and by
limitations that may be Imposed by the make-up of the samples.  To address
the first point, the researcher will need to have characterization or quanti-
tative data on several classes of compounds 1n the extract  to make decisions
on which type of Instrument to use In the quantification.   Also, concentration
of compounds of Interest 1n the extract might be quite low; thereby, taxing
to the limit the analyst's skills to obtain the necessary data.  Figure 10
depicts the logic for selecting the appropriate analytical  tools and for
preparing the samples for characterization and quantification of Individual
constituents by gas chromatography/flame 1on1zat1on detector  (GC/FID), GC/ECD,
or GC/MS.  In the first step, all samples are screened by GC  to determine the
relative range 1n concentration present 1n all of the samples.  Sample volumes
at this stage are usually 1 ml.  If the researcher 1s Interested 1n the analysis
of PAHs, PCBs, or pesticides, then the screening should  Include both GC/FID
and GC/ECO techniques.  Quantitative examination of each chromatogram will
allow the analyst to determine whether adjustments 1n the volume of the sample
are required to Increase or decrease sensitivity.  If Increased sensitivity
1s required, additional sample concentration can be performed.  If additional
sample concentration (approximately 100 j»L) falls to result 1n detectable
peaks  (above background), then detection Units will need to  be reported for
the sample and no additional analysis Is required.  Alternatively, samples
determined to be too concentrated may be diluted by an appropriate amount  to
ensure accurate quantification.  During the qualitative  examination  of  the
chromatograms, the researcher may detect familiar patterns  characteristic  of
certain classes of organic compounds.  The patterns may  Include  those of  PCBs
(In the form of specific aroclors) or  PAHs  (In  the form  of  petroleum).  Such
Information may assist  the researcher  In analytical  standard  selection.
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  Scr*MT) Extracts
    by GC/.RD
       !
  Ara Quantifiabla
   Paaks Praeant?
                    No
                                    Yaa
                           Screan Extracts
                             by GC/ECD
             Furthar

             Sampia
                    No
Ara QuamWaM
 Panics Praaant?
                            latfviitB foe
                              IsSampia too
                              Concarintad?
                                                           OHuta
                           Cnafvctanatic Profw
                            Praaant? Anaiybeal
                          Stondantt Adaquata to
                           Quamrfy Conpounda
                               of Intaraat?
   Parform 6C/MS
                      Y*»«
   Uthizalaorapa
  Dilution Tachntqua
n
OC/MS s* S«npiaa
 Raqutrad/Oaairad?
    Uaa GC/MS
  Charactanzxoon to
  Labai Paaks in GC
   ChrematOQrama
   S^aet10%of
Skicnptoe for GC/MS
                                  ±
                           Ouwitify Conatituan
                                by GC/RD
                             and/or GC/ECO
                              Sandaniii
                               Evakutaand
                              Report RaauitB
GC/ECD • Gaa Chrematography/aaetron Captura Dataetor
GC/RD  - Gaa Chrernatography/Rama lonaatkm Dataetor
GC/MS  - Gaa Chromatograpny/Maat Spacromatry Dataetor
  FIGURE  10.   Analytical  Screening and Analysis of  Samples
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     Once the researcher has a qualitative picture of the chemistry of  each
sample, sound decisions on the best quantitative tool can be made.   The
researcher may have found that the Initial screening by GC/FID and/or GC/ECD
on some samples provided chromatograns of sufficient quality that the samples
       »
will not have to be rerun.  If quantification of samples by GC/MS Is required
or desired, -additional adjustments 1n sample concentration may be required to
take Into account the lesser sensitivity of the mass selective detector.
Although GC/MS has the advantage of more absolute compound Identification and
Increased capability over GC alone to Minimize Interference/quantification
problems, this method 1s more time consuming and more expensive than GC/ECD
or GC/FID methods.  Also for most analytes, GC/MS 1s less sensitive than GC/ECD
or gas chromatography/halogen-spedflc detector (GC/HSD) methods for pesticides
and PCBs and GC/FID for PAHs.  For example, a sample may have sufficient
concentration of PCB to be quantified by GC/ECD, but not by GC/MS.  For these
reasons, full quantification of all samples by GC/MS may not be required or
desired.  In this case, the researcher should select 10Z of the samples  (samples
that typify the diversity 1n complexity of all sauries to be analyzed)  for
GC/MS  analysis to conflra the presence of specific  compounds, ind  quantify
all samples using either GC/FID or GC/ECD.  Samples analyzed by ~C/ECD that
show the presence of  PCBs my also show other peaks from  those corresponding
to  the PCB standards.  Representative samples need  to be  analyzed  by GC/MS to
Identify these peaks  and to verify the presence of  these  other analytes  that
were Indicated by retention time  comparisons.   In addition, multlcomponent
peaks  are often present  (e.g., overlapping  PCB  and  PCB/pest1c1de combinations)
requiring  resolution  by  single 1on monitoring.  During  the  quantitative  analysis
process, the  researcher  should give  serious consideration to  using reference
standards  supplied  by the  EPA or  National  Bureau  of Standards.
     The recommended  method for the  quantitative  analysis of extracts  for
PAHs,  PCBs,  and pesticides  using  GC/FID  and GC/ECD  1s  described  In detail  1n
Section  12 of MacLeod et al.  (1985).  Using a capillary column Instead of the
packed column for gas chronatography 1s  recommended to ensure the  resolution
of  anthracene and phenanthrene, chrysene and benzo(a)anthracene,
benzo(b)fluoranthene  and b«nzo(k)fluoranthene,  and d1benzo(a,h)anthracene and
1ndeno(l,2,3-cd)pyrene pairs,  and to maximize the resolution of PCB Isomers.

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Capillary column capability 1s a'lso required to resolve the deuterated forms
of naphthalene, acenaphthene, anp perylene that are used as Internal  standards
for PAHs from the nondeuterated compounds In the sediment extracts.  To calcu-
late the concentration of chlorinated analytes (I.e., PCBs and pesticides),
dlbromcroctafluoroblphenyl 1s used as the Internal standard for the GC/ECD
analysis.  T.he ECO 1s very sensitive to halogenated compounds; however, the
detector requires careful calibration and appropriate use of Internal and
                                i
calibration standards to ensure quality data.
     At' this time, validated methods for the quantification of nonpolar organic
compounds of Interest by GC/MS employing Isotope dilution techniques  are limited
to PAH (EPA Method 1624, Rev. B Of EPA 1984).  If quantification by GC/MS of
this class of compounds 1s required, we recommend EPA Method 1624.  For PCBs
and pesticides, we recommend the same method with quantification performed
employing selective recovery staWard(s) (e.g., dlbromooctafluoroblphenyl).
                                i
3.2.4  Quality Assurance/Quality Control Procedures
     To produce analytical results of high quality and reproduceb1!1ty, QA/QC
procedures must b« followed to ensure accurate, nrteise, and reliable measure-
ments.  Any laboratory performing these analyses must keep"records of equipment
calibration, and follow clean laboratory practices.  Specific QA/QC proce-
dures Include proper preparation of the analytical containers to ensure that
no sample contamination will occur from these sources, analysis of all sol-
vents to determine their purity, and calibration and regular maintenance of all
equipment.  The analytical procedures also Include the addition of Internal
standards to allow for quantification of the analytes of concern and to account
for any losses that occur during sample preparation.  The compounds used 1n
the Internal standards were chosen to ensure representativeness of the compounds
of Interest and also to ensure that these Internal standards will not occur
1n a GC peak within 0.1 m1n of the analyte peak.  Also Included In the analysis
are calibration and spiked blank samples to Identify and allow the analyst to
account for potential contaminant and losses.  If the recovery of any  Internal
standard 1s less than SOX, then the sample must be reanalyzed.  A portion of
the calibration samples are analyzed In tandea with the extract samples and
are used as reference for determining the concentration of the analyte
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(Section 3.2.5).  'Finally,  the container and procedural  blanks  (see Section
3.1.1.1) should be analyzed periodically to assess  the level  of contamination
that occurred during sample collection.
3.2.5  flata Reporting
     The final data are reported as the ng of analyte/g of the  sediment sample
on dry weight basis using the following equation (Section 12 of Macleod et
al. 1985):
             no of analyte          l x      ng I-Std added     100
             no o  anaye                       -
       g of sediment! dry weight *    R^ A  sample weignt   I dry wt
       R    analyte peak area In extract
wnere  KJ «  i-5td
                   pea* area in extract
            analvte concentration 1n reference vial (nq/uL)
       R2 "   I-Std concentration in reference vial  (n$/itL)
          m analyte peak area  In reference vial
       R3 *   i-sld peak area 1n reference vial
     I-Std - Internal  standard
 XDry wt « percent dry weight  determined using the  '-nhod  1n Appendix A,
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                            4.Q  DATA CAI qf|
      After determining the dr^ weight,  organic carbon  content, and contaml-
 nant concentration,  the organic carbon-normalized  concentration of -the contami-
 nant 1rf the sediment can be calculated  and  compared with the numerical sediment
 quality criteria.  Because organic carbon Is  the primary sortent phase on the
 sediment and the quantity of t!he organic carbon affects the toxldty and
 accumulation of the  associated contaminants,  a numerical set of criteria that
 can  be  used In  a cross section of sediment  types will be expressed as normalized
 to sediment organic  carbon content.  Use the  following formula to calculate
 the  organic carbon-normalized Concentration of the contaminant:
                       (contamlbant concentration) x
                             li organic carbon
100
When the contaminant concentration 1s In units of ng/g and the total organic
carbon content 1s reported as percent, then the units for the organic carbon
normalized concentration will be W7 g of contam1nant/g of organic carbon.
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                               5.0  CONCLUSION

     Methods have been recommended for collecting sediment samples and for
analyzing dry weight, total organic carbon content, and concentration of
nonpola'r organic contaminants in these samples.  The primary concern In applying
any of the recommended methods or potential alternatives 1s that proper QA/QC
procedures be followed, and that the performance of the sampling and analysis
methods be monitored.  If variations 1n sample matrices require some
modifications to the proposed methods, all modifications must be thoroughly
documented and their performance must be compared to referenced methods.  It
1s also critical that the procedures be performed only by experienced personnel
who follow clean laboratory practices.  If these guidelines are followed, the
sampling and analysis will meet these criteria and will be useful 1n applying
sediment quality criteria for nonpolar organic contaminants.
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                                6.0  REFERENCES
 Adams,  W.  J.r  R.  A. Klramerle and R. 6. Mosher.   1986.   "Aquatic Safety
   Assessment of Chemicals Sorted to Sediments."   In  Aouatie  Tn^minny and
   Hazard Assessment;  Sevftnth Svimwiinn.  ASTM STP 854,  eds.,  R. D. cardwen, R.
   £!r?yi ?n^R* £*  Bahner- PP- 429-453.   American Society of Testing Materials,
   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.   \
        C*uA:: 5'  Di !V??SI  J;  L;  Wh1tc'  L-  E-  2ns«1nger, "and F. E. Clark.
      5.  Methods  Of Soil  Analyst.   American Society of Agronomy, Madison,
   Wisconsin.

 Bolton, H.  S.f  R.  J.  Bretler,  B.  W.  V1gon,  J.  A. Scanlon, and S. L. Clark.
   1985.  National  Perspective  on. Sediment nuaTi^y-  Criteria and Standards
   Division, U.S.  Environmental  Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.

 DIToro, D.  M.,  J.  S.  Jerls,  and b. C1arc1a. 1985.  "Diffusion and Partitioning
   of Hexachloroblphenyl  1n  Sed1»?nts."   Environ . sei. Tachnol. 19:1169-1176.
 Hunchak,  K.,  and  I.  H.  Suffet.   J987.   "Analysis of Acetone-Hexane Artifacts
   Produced  1n the Soxhlet  Extraction of Solid  Env1 ronn»ental Samples.'  J^
   Chromatography  392:185-198.

 Karlckhoff, S. W.  1981.   "Seal -Empirical  Estlaatlon of Sorptlon of Hydrophoblc
   Pollutants  on Natural Sediments  and  Soils."  Chgnosphgr* 10:833-846.
                                    roiiusint Sorptiofl  In Aquatic Systems "
  J. Hydraulic  FngT  110(6) :707-735.

Karlckhoff, S.  W., D. S.  Brown aiid  T. A. Scott.   1979.  "Sorptlon of Hydropho-
  blc Pollutants on  Natural Sedlwent."  Water Res. 13:241-284.
                           •
MacLeod, W. D., D. W. Brown, A. JJ.  Friedman, D. G. Burrows, 0. Maynes, R. W.
  Pearce, C. A. Wlgren, and R. Gi. Bogar.   1985.   Fjttractabie TQ*^ Organic
  Compgunds, Second  Edition.  Standard Analytical Procedures of the NOAA
  National Analytical Facility 1985-1986.  NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS
  F/NWC-92, Seattle, Washington.

Schwarzenbach,  R. P. and  J. Westall.  1981.  "Transport of Non-Polar Organic
  Compounds from Surface  to Groundwatef."  Environ, sei. Tgehnoi,, 15:1360-1367.
Tejra I«ch.  1986.  Recommended Protocols for Measuring Organic rnmpotmH^ in
  Puoet Sound Sediment and Ti*s.»» ^mpix,  Prepared for Office of Puget Sound,
  Region 10, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Seattle, Washington.

U.S. Department of Transportation.  1984.  "Hazardous Materials Regulations."
  49 Fed. Rgq.  Chapter 1, Subchapter C, pp. 52-792.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  1986.  Test MethoH«  fnr Evaluating
  SoUd Waste.  SW-846.  Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
  Washington, O.C.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  1984.  Guidelines fnr
  T»
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                        APPENDIX A
METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE DRY WEIGHT OF A SEDIMENT SAMPLE

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                                 APPENDIX A
          METHOD FOR DETERMINING  THE  DRY WEIGHT OF A SEDIMENT SAMPLE

A.I  SUMMARY OF METHOD
     The sediment sample 1s homogenized and a portion removed for dry weight
determination.  The sample is dried overnight at 70°C.  After cooling in a
desiccator, the weight loss is determined and used to calculate the dry weight
of the sample.  A flow chart depicting the analytical scheme is shown in
Figure A.I.

A.2  EQUIPMENT
  •  drying oven capable of sustaining a 70°C temperature
  •  desiccator
  •  porcelain crucibles
  •  apparatus for grinding samples, such as Fisher Mortar Model 155
     Grinder, Fisher Scientific Company, Catalogue Number 8-323, or an-
     equivalent brand and model
                                                                         V.
A.3  EQUIPMENT PREPARATION
  •  Crucible should be cleaned by heating to 950°C, cooled in a desiccator,
     and weighed to the nearest 0.1 g.

A.4  SAMPLE PREPARATION
  •  If possible, the dry weight and other chemical analyses .should be
     performed on fresh sediment samples.  However, if the samples must
     be frozen, then the dry weight should be determined on a frozen sample.
     Before analysis, the frozen sample should be thawed slowly at room
     temperature.  All bulk materials (e.g., sticks, leaves, and rocks)
     should be removed from the sample and the sample homogenized to uniform
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                           Prepare Sadimant
                              Sampia*
                           Placa 5 to 10 g
                          to Tarad Crucitta
                          Weigh to Naaratt
                               0.1 g
                           Dry Ovamight
                              «70"C
1
r
Cooi to Room
Daaiccator
}
r
Wwgh to N««r««t
0.1 g
                •Portion of sama sampte ia uaad for total
                 organic carbon anaiyaaa.

FIGURE A.I.   Flow Ch^rt for Determining  the Dry Weight of
               a Sediment Sample
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     texture and color.   If fresh samples  are  used,  then  overlying water
     should be discarded before homogenization.   If  frozen  samples are
     used,  water that results from freezing should be incorporated into
     the sample during hooogenization.   If the sample will  not  pass  through
     a 1-nro. sieve, it should be processed  with the sediment grinder  or
     equivalent equipment to homogeneous texture and color  before analysis.
     The sample preparation procedures  should  be the same as those used
     in preparing samples for total organic carbon and contaminant analysis.
     The sample taken for dry weight determination is one subsample  from
     that collected for total organic carbon analysis.

A. 5  ANALYTICAL PROCEDURE
  •  Place 5 to 10 g of homogenized sample in tared  crucible.
  •  Determine weight to nearest 0.1 g.
  •  Place crucible with sample in drying  oven at 70"C.
  •  Dry overnight or at least 16 h.
  •  Cool sample to room temperature in desiccator.
  •  Determine weight of dried sample to nearest- D.I g.

A. 6  CALCULATION

                    * dry M1|tt - 100 x 1
A. 7  QUALITY CONTROL
  •  Crucibles should not be touched with bare hands after cleaning.
  •  All analytical balances should be inspected and calibrated on a
     preassigned schedule.
  •  Desiccators should be checked frequently for proper sealing and for
     replacement of desiccunt.
  •  10% of samples should be  analyzed in duplicate.
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                 APPENDIX B
METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON
          CONTENT OF  A SEDIMENT  SAMPLE

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                                 APPENDIX B
               METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON
                         CONTENT OF A SEDIMENT SAMPLE

B.I  SUMMARY OF METHOD
     The sediment sample is homogenized and a portion removed for total organic
carbon concentration.  The sample is first dried at 70°C, then a portion of
the sample (0.2 to 0.5 g) is treated with HC1 to remove carbonates.  The
carbonate-free sample is heated to 950°C, and the amount of COa evolved is
measured.  The analytical scheme is shown in Figure B.I.  This method is adapted
from Tetra Tech (1986).

B.2  EQUIPMENT
  •  induction furnace, such as Leco HR-12, Dohrmann DC-50, Coleman CH
     Analyzer, Perkin Elmer 240 elemental analyzer, Carlo-Erba 1106
  •  analytical balance with 0.1 mg accuracy
  •  desiccator
  •  combustion boats                                                 *
  •  10% hydrochloric acid
  •  cupric oxide fines or equivalent reference material
  •  benzole acid or other carbon source as a standard, if necessary

B.3  EQUIPMENT PREPARATION
  •  Clean the combustion boats by placing them in the induction furnace
     at 950°C.  After cleaning, the combustion boats should not be touched
     with bare hands.
  •  Cool boats to room temperature in a desiccator.
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Prepare Sediment
    Sample*
      1
  Dry «t 70°C;
    Cool in
   Desiccator
      ±
   Place 0.2 to
    0.5 gin
 Combustion Boot
Wtigh to NMreet
      0.1 g
      I
   Add HO to
       J.
                                  •Portion of Mm* sample is used for
                                   percent moisture determination.
   Dry at 70°C;
     Coo- in
    Deekicatof
 Add Cupric Oxide
   or Equiveient
     Materiel
 Combust Sample at!
    9eO°CWhae'
 Meesurkig Amount;
  of CO  Evolved
FIGURE B.I.
Flow  Chart for beteralning th«  Total Organic Carbon
Content of a  Sediment  Sample
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  •  Weigh each boat to the nearest 0.1 mg.  .
  •  If an ascarite tube is used to capture the O>2, weigh the tube.
  •  Set up and calibrate the inductive furnace and associated carbon
     dioxide analytical equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.

B.4  SAMPLE PREPARATION
     A minimum of 25-g samples of the sediment should be collected in a glass
or plastic container and stored on ice, if storage times are less than 7 days,
or frozen, if storage times are longer.  If the samples are frozen,  they should
be thawed slowly to room temperature before analysis.  Homogenize each sample
to uniform texture and color.

B.5  ANALYTICAL PROCEDURE
  •  Transfer 5 to 10 g of sample to a clean container.
  •  Dry sediment sample to constant weight at 70°C * 2°C.  The drying
     temperature is kept low to minimize the loss of senivolatile and
     volatile compounds.                        S"
  •  Cool dried samples to room temperature in a desiccator.
  •  Grind sample using a mortar and pestle to break'up aggregates.
  •  Transfer 0.2 to 0.5 g of the sample to a cleaned,  preweighed combustibn
     boat.                                                       ,
  •  Determine the sample weight to the nearest 0.1 g.
  •  Add several drops of 10* HC1  to the dried sample to remove the
     carbonates.  Wait until effervescing is completed before adding more
     acid.  Continue adding acid until effervescing no longer occurs when
     acid is added.  The add should be added slowly and in small quantities
     to prevent loss of sample due to effervescing.
  •  Dry the HC1-treated sample to constant weight at 70°C * 2'C.
  •  Cool the sample to rooii temperature in a desiccator.
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  •  Add previously ashed cupric oxide or equivalent reference material  to
     the combustion boat.       I
  •  Combust the sample in the inductive furnace at a minimum temperature
     of 50°C * 10°C, collecting or measuring the C0£ evolved.
                                i  •
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B.6  CALCULATIONS               i
  •  If an ascari to-filled tube is used to capture the C02>  the carbon
     content of the sample can be calculated as follows:
                       percent carbon
     where  A » weight in grams of C02 determined by weighing .the
                ascarite tube before and after combustion of the sample.
            B » dry weight in grams of the unacidified sample in the
                combustion boat
       0.2729 » ratio of molecular weight of carbon to the molecular
                weight of carbon dioxide.
     A silica trap should be placed in the line before the ascarite tube
     to prevent moisture from entering the tube.  An additional silica
     trap may also be placed at the exit end of the ascarite tube to trap
     any water formed by reaction of the COa with the NaOH in the tube.
     If an elemental analyzer is used, the amount of C02 will be measured
     directly.  To ensure accuracy, the instrument should be calibrated
     daily, using the empty boat as a blank for the zero value and at least
     two standards covering the expected range of the samples.  The carbon
     content is calculated as follows:

                          percent carbon - £m99l
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     where  C » amount of carbon that is evolved in grams as determined
                by the carbon analyzer
            B * dry weight in grams of the unacidified sample in the^
                combustion boat.

B.7  QUALITY CONTROL
  •  Crucibles should not be touched with bare hands after cleaning.
  •  All analytical balances should be inspected and calibrated on a
     preassigned schedule.
  •  Desiccators should be checked frequently for proper sealing and for
     replacement of desiccant.
  «  If carbon analyzer is used, it should be calibrated daily with standard
     reference material.
  •  10% of samples should be analyzed in duplicate.

B.8  REFERENCE
Tetra Tech.  1986.  Recommended Protocols for Measuring Organic Compounds in
  Puget Sound Sediment and Tissue Samples.Prepared for Office of Puget Sound,
  Region 10, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Seattle, Washington.
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            APPENDIX C
SEDIMENT DEWATERING AND EXTRACTION

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                                 APPENDIX C
                      SEDIMENT DEWATERING  AND  EXTRACTION

C.I  SUMMARY OF METHOD
     The method combines attributes of procedures described in Tetra Tech
(1986a, 1986b).  The sediment; sample is dried with methanol, placed in an
extraction thimble or between two plugs of glass wool, and extracted using an
appropriate solvent in a Soxhlet extractor.  The combined extract (methanol
and Soxhlet) is subjected to liquid-liquid partitioning.  The organic phase
is then dried, concentrated, and, as necessary, exchanged into a solvent
compatible with the cleanup procedures.  The analytical scheme is shown in
Figure C.I.

C.2  APPARATUS AND MATERIALS
  •  Soxhlet extractor • 40-on I.D., with 500 ml round-bottom flask.
  •  drying column - 20-mra I.D.  Pyrex chromatographic column with Pyrex
     glass wool at bottom and a Teflon stopcock.
     NOTE:  Fritted glass disks are difficult to decontaminate after highly
     contaminated extracts have been passed through.  Columns without frits
     may be purchased.  Use a small pad of Pyrex glass wool to retain the
     adsorbent.  Prewash the glass wool pad with 50 ml of acetone followed
     by 50 ml  of elution solvent prior to packing the column with adsorbent.
  •  Kuderna-Danish (K-D) apparatus
       -  Concentrator tube «  10 «L, graduated  (Kontes K-570050-1025 or
          equivalent); ground-glass stopper is used to prevent evaporation
          of extracts                                                     ,
       -  Evaporation flask •• 500 «L  (Kontes  K-570001-500 or equivalent);
          attach to concentrator tube with springs
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            Prapert
            Sample
           Dawatar
           Sampto
         with Mathanol
          Addlntamal
           Standards
        Soxhfet Extract
            S^
       Combined
         •nd
            Exuwiv
                 Add Wttar
        Partition and Dry
        Organic Fraction
          Concantratto
        Organic
             I
                  to
        Sampia CJo«iu®
Mathanol/Watar
    Extract
FIGURE C.I.  Sample Preparation and Extraction
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       -  snyder column • three-ball macro (Kontes K-503000-0121 or
          equivalent)
      .-  snyder column - two-ball micro (Kontes K-569001-0219 or
          equivalent)
  •  boiling chips - solvent extracted, approximately 10/40 mesh (silicon
     carbide or equivalent)
  •  water bath - heated, with concentric ring cover, capable of temperature
     control (*5°C); the bath should be used in a hood
  •  vials - glass, 2-mL capacity, with Teflon-lined screw cap
  •  glass or paper thimble or glass wool - contaminant free
  •  heating mantle - rheostat controlled
  •  syringe - 5 mL                                                  ,
  •  apparatus for grinding - If the sample will not pass through a 1-mm
     standard sieve or cannot be extruded through a 1-nm opening, it should
     be processed into a homogeneous sample that meets these requirements.
     Fisher Mortar Model 185 Grinder, Fisher Scientific Co., Catalogue
     Number 8-323, or an equivalent brand and model, is recommended for
     sample processing.  This grinder should handle most solid samples,
     except gummy, fibrous, or oily materials.
  •  analytical balance

C.3  REAGENTS
  •  reagent water - reagent water is defined as water in which an
     contamination is not observed at the method detection limit of the
     compounds of interest.
  •  methanol - pesticide quality or equivalent
  •  extraction solvents - sediment samples shall be extracted using either
     of the following solvent systems:
       -  methylene chloride/methanol 2:1 (V:V), pesticide quality or
          equivalent

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       -  methylene chloride/raethanol 9:1 (V:V), pesticide quality or
          equivalent
      .-  Benzene/methanol 3:2 (V;V), pesticide quality or equivalent.
  •  exchange solvent • hexane that is pesticide quality or equivalent.

C.4  SAMPLE PREPARATION         ,   •     '
     If a fresh sediment sample is used, decant and discard any water layer on
a sediment sample.  If a frozen sample is used, thaw slowly at room temperature
and incorporate overlying water.;  Mix sample thoroughly, especially composited
samples.  Discard any foreign objects (e.g., sticks, leaves, and rocks).
Homogenize to uniform texture and color.

C.5  ANALYTICAL METHODS
  *  Sediment Dewaterinq.  Weigh 50- to 100-g sample of sediment to nearest
     0.1 g.  Mix sample of wet sediment with 50 wL of methanol in a glass
     centrifuge bottle.  The mixture is centrifuged at 163 X gravity
     (1000 rpm) for 10 ain.  The supernatant is removed and saved.  The
     methane! wash is repeated and the two supernatants combined.  The
     supernatant solution is filtered through glass wool and the glass
     wool is rinsed with .an additional 10 ml of methanol.  The filtered  ::
     solution is saved.  Alternatively the sediment and methanol solution
     may be placed in an extraction thimble and the methanol removed by
     draining.  A glass wool plug above and below the sample in the Soxhlet
     extractor is an acceptable alternative for the thimble.  The glass
     wool plug will filter the methanol solution.  Save the filtered
     methanol sample for combining with the Soxhlet extract.
  •  Addition of Internal Standard Spike.  Place dewatered sediment sample
     in Soxhlet thiable.  Add llo »L. of the internal standard spiking
     solution(s) Into the sample.  Cover the sample with a thin layer of
     solvent-cleaned glass wool;  An internal standard  (i.e., i chemically
     inert compound not expected to-occur in an environmental sample)
     should be added to each sample  and the blank sample just prior to
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extraction or processing.  The recovery of the internal standard is
used to monitor for unusual matrix effects, gross sample processing
errors, etc.  Standard recovery 1s evaluated for acceptance by
determining whether the measured concentration falls within the
acceptance limits.  Recommended standards for different analyte groups
follow; however, these compounds or others that better correspond to
the analyte group Bay be used if past experience warrants.
  •  Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) internal spiking
     solutions:  The recommended Internal standards are the deuterated
     compounds of naphtha!ene-d8, acenaphthalene-dlO, and perylene-
     d!2.  Prepare the internal standard spiking solution in hexane
     that contains the compounds at a concentration of approximately
     50 ng/pL.  The final concentration that is used will depend on
     the nature of the sanple.
  -  Organochlorine pesticide and polychlorlnated biphenyl (PCS)
     Internal spiking solution:  The recommended internal standard for
     organochlorine pesticides and PCBs 1s p,p' dibromooctafluorobi-
     phenyl.  l-repare the Internal standard spiking solution at a
     concentration of 1 ng/pL in hexane.  The final concentration  -.
     that is used will depend on the nature of the sample.
Extraction.  Place 200 til of the extraction solvent and one or two    •.
clean boiling chips Into the Soxhlet tillable.  Attach the flask to the"
extractor and extract the sample for 16 to 24 h.  Stir the sample in
the thimble at least twice (after the second cycle and after
approximately 12 h) to prevent solvent channeling.   (The glass wool
should be removed during stirring and then replaced.)  The Soxhlet
apparatus should be wrapped up to the condenser with aluminum foil
to ensure even heating during cycling.  Allow the extract to cool
after extraction Is completed.
Liquid-Liquid Extraction.  Transfer the cooled extract to i 500-mL
separator/ funnel.  Rinse the Soxhlet flask twice with clean extraction
solvent and add this rinse to the extract in the separatory funnel.
Add the filtered methanol solution from the dewatering step.  Wash

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 the solvent extract with approximately 100 mi of 50% Na2S04  saturated
 organic-free water.  Collect and store the organic  layer.  Re-extract
 the aqueous phase twice with 60 ml of clean hexane  and  add both
 extracts to the initial organic fraction.   If benzene/aethanol was
 used in. the extraction process, the organic layer will  be the top
 phase in the funnel*   If one of the methylene chloride/methanol
 mixtures was used,  the organic layer will  be the bottom phase.
   -  Formation  of emulsions  or precipitates during  liquid-liquid
      extraction should be noted and considered when  reviewing the
      results.   The  addition  of Na2$04 nay  reduce emulsions; however,
      if  the emulsion  interface between layers is more than one-third
      the volume of  the solvent layer,  the  analyst must  employ
      mechanical  techniques to complete the phase separation.  The
      optimal mechanical  technique  depends  on  the sample and may include
      stirring,  filtration of the emulsion  through precleaned glass
     wool, or centrifugatiort.
Dry and Concentrate the  Extract.  Assemble t  K-3 concentrator by
attaching a 10-mL concentrator tube to a 500-mL evaporation flask.'
  -  Dry the organic layer by  pouring  it through an anhydrous NaaS04
     drying column  (approximately 30 cm by 2 cm).  Use approximately
     30 ml of hexane to rinse  the drying column and combine this
     solution with the dried extract.  Collect the dried extract in
     a K-D concentrator.
                           j
  -  Add one or two clean boiling chips to the flask and attach  a
     three-ball  macro Snyder column.  Prewet the Snyder column by
     adding approximately IjoL of methylene chloride to the top  of
     the column.  Place the K-D apparatus in a hot water bath (15°C
     to 20°C above the boiling point of the solvent), so that the
     concentrator tube Is partial1y immersed in the  hot water and
     the entire  lower rouncUrd surface of the flask is bath®d  wi.th
     hot vapor.   Adjust the vertical position of the apparatus and
     the water temperature,  as required/to complete the concentration
     in 10 to 20 Bin.   At the proper rate of distillation,  the balls
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          of the column will actively chatter, but the chambers will not
          flood.  When the apparent volume of liquid reaches 1 ml, remove
          the K-D apparatus from the water bath and allow it to drain and
          cool for at least 10 min.
  •  Solvent Exchange.  The solvent exchange step is required before the
     cleanup of the samples if methylene chloride was used in the extraction
     solution.  To perform the solvent exchange, remove the Snyder column,
     add 50 ml of hexane, and reattach the Snyder column.  Concentrate the
     extract as described in the previous paragraph.
  •  Calibration and Spiked Standard Solutions.  The calibration solutions
     for PAHs, PCBs, and pesticides are prepared in hexane to a
     concentration of approximately 50 ng/^L for each of the compounds
     given in Tables C.I and C.2.  The spiked standard solutions for PAHs,
     PCBs, and pesticides are also prepared in hexane to a concentration
     of approximately 50 ng/fiL for each of the compounds given in Tables C.3
     and C.4.  These solutions are subjected to the sane analytical
     procedures as the actual samples starting at the Soxhlet extraction
     step.
       -  The extracts obtained may now be cleaned up to remove interfer-
          ences and analyzed using the methods in MacLeod et al. (1985;
          starting at Section 5) or if sulfur cleanup is required by us.ing
          one of the methods in Appendix 0.  If cleanup and analysis of
          the extract will not be performed immediately, stopper the
          concentrator tube and refrigerate.  If the extract will be stored
          longer than 2 days, it should be transferred to a Teflon-sealed
          screw-cap vial and labeled appropriately.

C.6  QUALITY CONTROL
  •  All calibration and spiked standard solutions should be subjected to
     exactly the same analytical procedures as those used on actual samples.
  •  Solvents, reagent, glassware, and other sample processing hardware may
     yield artifacts and/or interferences to sample analysis.  All these
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TABLE C.I.  List of Compounds used in the PAH Calibration Solution


                       Hexamethylbenzene
                       Naphthalene
                       2-Methytnaphthalene
                       1-Methylnaphthalene
                       Biphenyl
                       2,6-Oi methylnaphthalene
                       Acenapht'hene
                       Fluorene
                       Phenanth'rene
                       Pyrene
                       Benzo(a)anthracene
                       Chrysene!
                       Benzo(e)pyrene
                       Benzo(a)pyrene
                       Perylene
                       Oi benzo(a,h)anthracene
                       Naphthalene-d8
                       Acenaphthene-dlO
                       Perylene-dl2
                                                                ^
                     (a) Adspts-j  frCsa Hacleod  et  al.
                        (1985)


materials must be demonstrated to  be free  fron interferences  under  the
conditions of the analysis  by analyzing method blanks.   Specific

selection of reagents  and purification of  solvents by distillation  .
in all-glass systems nay be required.

Phthalate esters contaminate many  types of products  commonly  found  in
the laboratory.  Plastics,  in particular,  must be  avoided.  Phthalates
are commonly used as plasticizers  and are  easily extracted  from plastic
materials.  Serious phthalate contamination may  result  at 
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TABLE C.2.  List of Compounds used in the PCB and Pesticide
            Calibration SolutionU)
        Tetrach1oro-ra-xy1ene
        Hexachlorobenzene
        Lindane (-7-BHC)
        Heptachlor
        Heptach1or-epoxide
        Aldrin
        «-Chlordane
        Trans-nonachlor
        Oieldrin
        Mi rex
        o.p'-DOE
        p,p'-OOE
        o.p'-ODO
        p.p'-ODD
        o(p'-ODT
        p.p'-ODT
        2,4'-Oich1orobipheny1
        2,5,4'-Trichlorobiphenyl
        2,4,2',4'»Tetrachlorobipheny1
        2,4t5(2',5'-Pentachlorobipheny]
        2,4,5,2*,4*,5'-Hexach1orobipheny1
        2,3,4,3,6,2*,5*-Heptachlorobiphenyl
        2,3,4,5,2*,3*,4*,5«-Octach1orobipheny1
        2,3,4,5,6l2',3',4',5l-Nonachlorobipheny1
        4,4*-Dibrooooctafluorobiphenyl
        (a)  Adapted froa MacLeod et al. (1985)
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TABLE C.3.  List of Compounds used  in the PAH Spike Solution
                                                             (a)
                    Naphthalene
                    2-Methylnaphthalene
                    1-Methylnaphthalene
                    Biphenyl
                    2,6-Diraethy1naphtha!ene
                    Acenaphthene
                    FT uorene
                    Phenar|ithrene
                    Anthracene
                    1-Methy1phenanthrene
                    Fluoranthene
                    Pyrene
                    Benzo(a)anthracene
                    Chrysene
                    Benzo|e)pyrene
                    8enzo(a)pyrene
                    Perylene
                    Oibenzo(a,h)anthracene
                          Adapted from MacLeod et al
                          (198S)
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TABLE C.4.  List of Compounds used In the PCB and Pesticide Spike Solution
                                                                          (a)
                  Hexachlorobenzene
                  Lindane (-/-BHC)
                  Heptachlor
                  Heptachlor-epoxide
                  Aldriii                   '
                  •-Chlordane
                  Trans-nonachlor
                  Dieldrin
                  Hi rex
                  o.p'-DDE
                  p.p'-DDE
                  o.p'-ODD
                  p.p'-ODD
                  o.p'-DDT
                  p.p'-ODT
                  2,4'-Dichlorobiphenyl
                  2,5,4'-Trichlorobiphenyl
                  2 , 4 , 2 ' , 4 ' -Tet rach 1 orob i pheny 1
                  ZAS.a'.S'-Pentachlorobiphenyl
                  Z.S.A.S.e.Z'.S'-Heptachlorobiphenyl
                  2,3,4,5,2' ,3' ,4' .S'-Octachlorobiphenyl
                  2,3,4,5,6,2',3l,4',5'-Nonachlorobiphenyl
                   (a)  Adapted  fron MacLeod  et  al.  (1985)
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C.7  REFERENCES                !
                             -  I
MacLeod, W. D., D. W. Brown, A; J.  Friedman, D. G. Burrows, 0. Maynes  R. W
  Pearce, C. A. Wigren and R.  6.  Bogar.   1985.  Extractable Toxic Organic
  Compounds .. Second Edition.   Standard Analytical Procedures of the NdAA
  5aSS^A2alytlcal Fac1lity 1985-1986.  NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS
  F/NWC-92, Seattle, Washington.
      Tech.  1986a.  Analytical Methods for U.S. EPA Priority Pollutants and
  301 (h) Pesticides in EstuarinT ana Marine Sediments.   Prepared for Mar™S
  Operations Division, Office of Marine and Sstuanne Protection, U.S.
  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.

Tetra Tech.  1986b.  Recommended Protocols for Measuring Organic Comnounrig in
  Puqet Sound Sediment and Tissue Samples.  Prepared for 6l?ice of il>un»t 
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              APPENDIX D
METHODS FOR SULFUR CLEANUP OF EXTRACTS

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                                  APPENDIX D
                    METHODS FOR SULFUR CLEANUP OF EXTRACTS

D.I  SUMMARY OF METHOD
     Three techniques for the elimination of sulfur are described:  1) the use
of copper powder, 2) the use of mercury, and 3) the use of tetrabutylammonium
(TBA)-sulfite.  The TBA-sulfite causes the least amount of degradation of a
broad range of pesticides and organic compounds, while copper and mercury may
degrade organophosphorous and some organocMorine pesticides (Table D.I).
     The sample to undergo cleanup is mixed with either copper, mercury, or
TBA-sulfite.  The mixture is shaken and the extract is removed from the sulfur
cleanup reagent.  The analytical scheme is shown in Figure D.I.
       i

•D.2  APPARATUS AND MATERIALS
  •  mechanical shaker or mixer, such as the Vortex Genie
                                                 S
  •  pipettes, disposable, Pasteur-type
  •  centrifuge tubes, calibrated, 12 ml
  •  glass bottles or vials - 10 and 50 ml, with Teflon-lined screwcaps.

D.3  REAGENTS                                                           -  -"
  •  reagent water - Reagent water is defined  as water in which a
     contamination is not observed at the method detection limit of the
     compounds of interest.
  •  nitric acid - dilute.
  •  acetone, hexane, 2-propanol - pesticide  quality  or equivalent.
  •  copper powder - Remove oxides by treating with dilute nitric  acid,
     rinse with distilled water to remove all  traces  of acid,  rinse with
     acetone, and dry under a stream of nitrogen  (copper, fine-grained
     Mallinckrodt 4649, or equivalent).
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TABLE D.I.  Effect of Mercury and Copper on Recovery of Pesticides

                                    Percent  Recovery^a' Usings

   .      Pesticide                  Mercury             Copper

     Aroclor 1254           .         97.10              104.26
     Lindane                         75.73               94.83
     Keptachlor                      39.84           ;    5.39
     Aldrin                   ;       95.52               93.29
     Heptachlor epoxide              69.13               96.55
     DDE                      i       92.07              102.91,
     DDT                             78.78      .         85.10
     BHC                      ,       81.22               98.08
     Dieldrin                 !       79.11               94.90
     Endrin                      '    70.83               89.26
     Chlorobenzilate                  7.14                0.00
     Malathion                        0.00                0.00
     Diazinon                 i        0.00                0.00
     Parathion                        0.00                0.00
     Ethion                   i        0.00                0.00
     Trithion                 |        0.00                0.00
     (a)   Percent recoveries cited are averages  based  on  duplicate
          analyses for all  compounds other than  for aldrin  and
          BHC*   For a]<>i"i  foyr and three determinations wens
          averaged to obtain the result for mercury and copper,
          respectively.  Recovery of BHC using copper  is  based  on
          one analysis.
  mercury - triple distilled. ,

  TBA-sulfite reagent • Dissolve 3.39 g TBA hydrogen sulfate in 100 ml

  of reagent water.  To remove!impurities, extract this solution three

  times with 20-raL portions of hexane.  Discard the hexane extracts,
  and add 25 g sodiuo sulfite to the water solution.  Store the resulting

  solution, which is saturated;with sodium sulfite, in an amber bottle

  with a Teflon-lined screw-cap.  This solution can be stored at room

  temperature for at least 1 month.
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  Cantnfuoa and
 Draw OH Samola
     Extract
                                               Concamrata
                                             Samola Extract
 Concantrata
Samola Extract
 Concantrata
SampM Extract
                        Tranafar Extract
                         10 Camrifuea
                            Tuba
                       Saoaraia Extract
                         from Coooar
                    Tranatar Extract via
                    rlpatta into Concan*
                     trater Tuba or Vial
                      AddMarcury:
                         Agitata
                                             Saearata Sameta
                                               from Marcury
                                                Aperoeriata
                                                Analytical
                                                 M«tnod
Tranafar Extract
 to Glat» Settta
    or Vial
Add TBA-Surfita
and 2-*tooano4;
    Shaka
                                                                    Wmar Sitaka:
                                                                     \JK Stand: .
                                                                  Concantrata Extract
TAt « Tameutyiammenum
   FIGURE  D.I.   Analytical Scheme for  Removal  of  Sulfur  from  Extracts
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D.4  SAMPLE PREPARATION          ;
     The sample used is the final product from the extraction obtained from
the procedures in Appendix C or from Section 7 of MacLeod et al, (1985).

D.5  ANALYTICAL METHODS          ;
  •  Removal of sulfur using copper
       -  Concentrate the sample to exactly 1.0 ml in the Kuderna-Danish
          (K-D) tube.            i
       -»  If the sulfur concentration is such that crystallization occurs,
          centrifuge to settle the crystals, and carefully draw off the
          sample extract with a disposable pipette, leaving the excess
          sulfur in the K-D tube.  Transfer the extract to a calibrated
          centrifuge tube.
      .»  Add approximately 2 g (to the 0.5 mL mark) of cleaned copper
          pcvrdsr tc the Centrifuge tube,  mx for at least 1 mini on the
          mechanical shaker.
       ••  Separate the extract froa the copper by drawing off the extract
          with a disposable pipette and transfer to a clean vial.  The
          volume remaining still represents 1.0 «L of extract.
          NOTE:  This separation is necessary to prevent further degradation
          of the pesticides.     ,
                                 i
  •  Removal, of sulfur using mercury
          NOTE:  Mercury is a highly toxic metal and, therefore, must be
          used with great care.  Prior to using mercury, it is recommended
          that the analyst become) acquainted with proper handling and
          cleanup techniques associated with this metal.
       ••  Concentrate the sample extract to exactly 1.0 «l».
       «  Transfer 1.0 »L of the extract into a clean concentrator tube or
          Teflon-sealed vial using a disposable pipette.
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       •  Add one to three drops of mercury to the vial  and seal.   Agitate
          the contents of the vial for 15 to 30 sec.  Prolonged shaking
          (2 h) may be required; if so, use a mechanical shaker.
       •  Separate the sample from the mercury by drawing off the  extract
          with a disposable pipette and transfer to a clean vial.
  •  Removal of sulfur using TBA-sulfite
       •  Concentrate the sample extract to exactly 1.0 ml.
       •  Transfer the 1.0 «L to a 50-mL clear glass bottle or vial with
          a Teflon-lined screw-cap.  Rinse the concentrator tube with
          1 ml of hexane, adding the rinsings to the 50-mL bottle.
       -  Add 1.0 ml TBA-sulfite reagent and 2 ml 2-propanol, cap  the
          bottle, and shake for at least 1 min.  If the sample is  colorless
          or if the initial color is unchanged, and if clear crystals
          (precipitated sodium sulfite) are observed, sufficient sodium
          sulfite is present.  If the precipitated sodium sulfite
          disappears, add pore crystalline sodium sulfite in approximately
          100-rag portions until a solid residue remains after repeated
          shaking.                                   =;
       -  Add 5 ml distilled water and shake for at least 1 min.  Allow the
          sample to stand for 5 to 10 min.  Transfer the hexane layer (top)
          to a concentrator tube and use the K-0 technique to concentrate
          the extract to 1.0 ml.
  •  Complete the cleanup of the extracts by using the method in Section 5
     of MacLeod et al. (1985).

D.6  QUALITY CONTROL
     ^•^•••••••MaMMMi^^^^^^^^Ha^^^           .                                ^       ^ |
  •  All.reagents should be checked prior to use to verify that
     interferences do not exist.
  •  The copper must be very reactive, therefore, all oxides of copper must
     be removed so that the copper has a shiny, bright appearance.
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  •  The sample extract uust be  vigorously  agitated with the  reactive copper
     for at least 1 minute.
D.7  REFERENCES

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  (EPA).  1986.  Test Methods for Evaluating
  Solid Waste.  SW-846.  Office of Solid Haste and Emergency Response.	
  Washington, O.C.

MacLeod, W. D., D. W. Brown, A. J. Friedman, D. G. Burrows, 0. Maynes, R. W.
  Pearce, C. A. Wigren, and R. G. Bogar.  1985.  Extractable Toxic Organic
  Compounds. Second Edition.  Standard Analytical Procedures of the NOAA—
  National Analytical Facility 1985-1986.  NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS
  F/NWC-92, Seattle, Washington.
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