Experience accuracy and efficiency with our Dioxins and Furans testing service. Utilizing industry-leading instrumentation, experienced experts, and accredited laboratories, we deliver precise results with fast turnaround times. Ensure regulatory compliance with our comprehensive analysis of stack emissions, ash, vegetation, soils, and water samples.

 

What are Dioxins and Furans?

These damaging substances are primarily created during combustion and manufacturing processes in the chemical and waste industries. As a result, Dioxins and Furans, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), can be found in stack emissions, exhaust gases, smoke, air, ash, vegetation, soils, and water.

Dioxins and Furans are persistent substances that can accumulate in various foods, including livestock, and thereafter in the human body. They’re hazardous substances, as such, their release into the atmosphere and presence on land and in water are highly regulated.

 

The benefits of Dioxins and Furans testing with Element

  • Highly sensitive detection: Our High-Resolution Mass Spectroscopy (HRGC-MS) technology enables detection of even the lowest levels of contamination (part per quadrillion).
  • Comprehensive analysis: We offer testing for Dioxins, Furans, and Poly-Chlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) in various environmental samples including stack emissions, ash, soils, vegetation, and water.
  • Accredited laboratory: Our laboratories are accredited to ISO 17025 and MCERTS standards for Dioxins, Furans, and PCB testing.
  • Experienced experts: Our team of highly trained analysts provides accurate analysis of Dioxins and Furans in water, soil, vegetation, and air samples.
  • Fast turnaround: Standard turnaround for testing is 7-10 working days with options for faster turnaround times of 4, 5, or 6 days.
  • Cutting-edge technology: We utilize Thermo Scientific's leading-edge DFS HRGC-MS technology for ultra-low detection limits.
  • Quality assurance: Element has a reputation for delivering high-quality data supported by excellent customer service and technical support.
  • On-site sampling: We provide compliant sampling for stack emission, water, soil, and ash samples, ensuring ease of use and reliable results.

 

ISO 17025 and MCERTS accredited detection for extremely low-level contamination

Our Dioxins and Furans testing detects traces of Dioxins, Furans, and Dioxin-like PCBs using highly sensitive, high-resolution gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (HRGC-MS) to measure even the lowest levels of contamination (part per quadrillion) found within the environment, including air, water, soil, and ash.

Element Deeside is accredited to ISO 17025 and the MCERTS standard for the analysis of stack emission samples for Dioxins, Furans, and Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB 12). Ash samples are ISO 17025 accredited for Dioxins and Furans and PCB 12. In addition, our team offers analysis of Dioxins and Furans on water, soil, and vegetation samples.

For Stack Emission Sampling, Element Deeside provides prepared and spiked XAD-2 resin traps, GFA filters, and glass bottles that comply with sampling to BS EN 1948. For water samples, a 500ml glass, and for soil or ash, a 60g or 250g glass jar is provided. All containers come ready packed with a Chain of Custody and return paperwork. Overnight couriers can be arranged on request.

Why choose Element?

Analyzing samples for Dioxins and Furans requires highly-skilled analysts and specialized equipment. Element utilizes Thermo Scientific's leading-edge DFS highly sensitive high-resolution gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (HRGC-MS) to provide ultra-low detection limits (part per quadrillion (ppq levels). We utilize the most up-to-date automated extraction, and clean up techniques.

Element has a reputation for delivering high-quality data supported by excellent customer service and a high level of technical support. We adopt industry leading quality assurance and participate in internationally recognized Proficiency Testing schemes.

For more information about our Dioxins and Furans testing services or to request a quotation, contact us today.

 

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