USEPAMethod8270
GC-MS, Full Scan
– 6 to 7 data points across peak isminimum
recommendation
– 20 to25minute analysis time is practical
limitation if using “conventional”MSD’s
– 20 to 160 ng calibrations –will overloadmost
columns suitable for the analysis
– Extractsmayhave high concentrationof co-
extractable compounds
– Instrumentally intensive – routinemaintenance
