GC2 PFT Analysis: User Guide
Rev. 376 | June 2018 – V.Percuoco
Draft 6/7/2011; Rev. 1/2/1014; Rev. 371T | July 2017 – D.Houpt
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Prepare serial dilutions of stock level A into separate headspace vials. Cap several BLANK vials in advance before working with PFMD to ensure the blanks are free of PFT. Use a cemented needle syringe from SGE Corp. (not a plastic-tip pipettor) to add the specified levels (Table 2) of stock solution A to 20 mL crimp-top magnetic cap headspace vials by injecting through the septum. Use the high precision 1 µL analytical syringe to accurately measure small volumes. Move plunger VERY slowly while drawing and dispensing the solution. You might not be able to see a drop forming at the tip of the needle . Just stay when dispensing the solution because it evaporates so quickly. Stay in the vial for a few extra moments to ensure the entire injection has evaporated into the vial.
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Both PFMCH and PFMD are considered to be non-hazardous by US and EU classifications under normal conditions.
Chemical Hazards:
- Incompatible substances: oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases
- Emits toxic fumes (HF) under fire conditions
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