Waters APGC-MS/MS System Accepted for Advanced Dioxin and Furan Analysis Following USEPA Approval of SGS AXYS Method 16130

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Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) has announced that the Xevo TQ-XS atmospheric pressure gas chromatography mass spectrometry (APGC-MS/MS) platform has been approved by the USEPA for the identification of dioxins and furans in environmental samples. This approval follows a two-year collaboration with SGS AXYS Analytical Services, signifying a significant advancement in testing methods. The APGC-MS/MS method offers a more efficient, cost-effective, and sensitive alternative to traditional testing methods, which often involve complex and expensive instrumentation.

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• USEPA's approval of APGC-MS/MS method enhances Waters' market position.
• Collaboration with SGS AXYS validates innovation in dioxin analysis.
• APGC-MS/MS offers cost-effective, sensitive alternatives to legacy methods.

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Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced that its Xevo TQ-XS atmospheric pressure gas chromatography (APGC) mass spectrometry (MS) platform is an accepted alternative for the identification and quantification of dioxins and furans in environmental samples. Dioxins are a byproduct of human industrial activity and their effects on human health are well documented¹. The acceptance of Method 16130 by the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Office of Water comes after a review of validation data submitted by SGS AXYS Analytical Services Ltd.

The Waters Xevo TQ-XS mass spectrometer featuring an atmospheric pressure gas chromatography (APGC) ionization source, is now an accepted alternative technology for the identification and quantification of dioxins and furans in environmental samples under SGS AXYS Method 16130. (Photo: Business Wire)

“We are extremely thankful that after a lot of hard work with the team at SGS AXYS, the USEPA has opened the door to APGC-MS/MS as an acceptable alternative for dioxin analysis,” said Warren Potts, Senior Director, Food & Environmental Business, Waters Corporation. “This is a great step forward in recognizing the value of performance-based analytical methods and it will translate to increased sensitivity and robustness in the laboratories performing dioxins and other persistent organic pollutants (POPs) analysis.”

The USEPA’s acceptance of APGC-MS/MS comes after a two-year collaboration with SGS- AXYS. Analytical Services Ltd. Recognizing the need for a more efficient solution, Waters served as a key collaborator of SGS AXYS Analytical Services in the validation of APGC-MS/MS as an approved method for dioxin testing. The standard method, gas chromatography coupled with high-resolution magnetic sector mass spectrometry (GC-HRMS), is associated with large, aging, expensive instruments that are costly to run and maintain.

"As part of the SGS AXYS 'think tank', we were excited to collaborate with the team from Waters Corporation alongside the EPA over the course of two years to develop the SGS AXYS Method 16130,” said Coreen Hamilton, a Senior Scientist with SGS Environmental, Health and Safety who worked on the project. “This method is an important piece of the puzzle in the modernization and diversification of testing for dioxins and other toxic contaminants.”

Acceptance of the APGC-MS/MS method frees laboratories to deploy modern instrumentation that is less expensive, more sensitive and easier to operate.

Learn more about the Waters Xevo TQ-XS Tandem Quadrupole MS system at Waters’ web site.

Additional Resources

• Download the APGC-MS/MS brochure
• Read our whitepaper: APGC-MS/MS: A New Gold Standard
• Download the business solution: SGS AXYS and Waters Validate a New Method for Dioxin Testing and Furan Analysis
• Access our blog post on the topic of dioxin analysis

About Waters Corporation (www.waters.com)

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, food and environmental sciences for more than 60 years. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, and with products available in more than 100 countries.

1. World Health Organization, Dioxin and Their Effects on Human Health, Key Facts

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FAQ

What is the significance of the USEPA's approval for Waters Corporation's Xevo TQ-XS?

The USEPA's approval of the Xevo TQ-XS APGC-MS/MS method means it is now an accepted alternative for identifying dioxins in environmental samples, enhancing Waters Corporation's market position.

How does the new APGC-MS/MS method compare to traditional methods?

The APGC-MS/MS method is more cost-effective, sensitive, and easier to operate compared to traditional gas chromatography with high-resolution mass spectrometry.

What company collaborated with Waters for the APGC-MS/MS method validation?

Waters Corporation collaborated with SGS AXYS Analytical Services Ltd for the validation of the APGC-MS/MS method.

When did the USEPA accept the APGC-MS/MS method?

The USEPA accepted the APGC-MS/MS method following a two-year collaboration, as announced in the recent press release.

What are dioxins and why is their testing important?

Dioxins are harmful byproducts of industrial activity, and their accurate testing is crucial for environmental safety and human health.