Streamline Explosive Waste Testing: Combined EPA 8330, 7580, 6850 for DoD & Environmental Sites

Thousands of US sites face contamination from explosive waste as a result of production, handling, and disposal. Projects for DoD and environmental cleanup require fast, precise analysis.

ALS combines EPA-approved methods 8330, 7580, and 6850 for explosives, white phosphorous, and perchlorate – under one roof.


 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends Method 8330 to identify common explosives and their breakdown products. This method covers a range of explosives and byproducts, listed below. Additionally, specific projects may require testing for white phosphorus (Method 7580) and perchlorate (Method 6850).

 

decommissioned explosives

 

EPA Combined Testing for Explosive Wastes

ALS is one of few labs offering a centralized testing solution that combines all three methods (8330, 7580, and 6850) under one roof. This simplifies logistics, reduces turnaround time, and ensures consistent, reliable results.

Compound Method
1,3,5-Trinitrobenzene EPA 8330B
1,3-Dinitrobenzene
2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
2,6-Dinitrotoluene
2-Amino-4,6-dinitrotoluene
2-Nitrotoluene
3-Nitrotoluene
4-Amino-2,6-dinitrotoluene
4-Nitrotoluene
HMX
Nitrobenzene
RDX
Tetryl
1,2-Dinitrobenzene
White Phosphorous EPA 7580
Perchlorate EPA 6850