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October 29, 2012 

Mr. Tony Ellis 

US EPA - Headquarters 

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1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 

Washington, DC 20004 

Subject: TSCA-HQ-2004-0016, RCRA-HQ-2004-0016, TSCA-HQ-2005-5001 SEP A 

Fluorotelomer-Based Product Biodegradation Testing (Characterization Work) - October 

2012 Progress Report 

Dear Mr. Ellis, 

Enclosed is the MPI Research Technical Progress Report in support of the subject 

characterization work, in hard copy and in CD format. This document was 

prepared pursuant to Characterization laboratory Exhibit A: Scope of Work, 

Section 4f. The CDs submitted contain the Progress Report. No technical work 

was conducted in October 2012, spreadsheets were finalized, and one conference 

call was attended by one MPI Research employee during this time frame. 

If you have questions or require further information please contact me at 

814-272-1039x1310. 

Sincerely, 

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Analytical Product Line Director 

MPI Research 

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Cell: +1.216.849.3463 

Patricia.dellsio(S)mDiresearch.com • vwiw.mpiresearch.com 

cc: Daniel J. Wright - Director Analytical Sciences, MPI Research 

Lynn Ann Dekleva - DuPont Chemicals and Fluoroproducts 
THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION (CBI) 

MPl 

RESEARCH 

TSCA-HQ-2004-016, RCRA-HQ-2004-0016, TSCA-HQ-2005-5001 

SEP A Fluorotelomer-Based Product Characterization 

Subject: MPI Research Technical Progress Report 

October It o 29, 2012 

1 Introduction 

This document presents the progress of the technical work for characterization of 

fluorotelomer-based products and corresponding synthesized or purified polymers in support of 

the Biodegradation Testing Supplemental Environmental Project ("Biodegradation SEP"). This 

progress report is prepared pursuant to Characterization Laboratory Exhibit A: Scope of Work, 

Section 4f. This report relates that no technical work was performed from October 1, 2012 to 

October 29, 2012. Review of data was completed and final spreadsheets for the MTBE3 v THF 

experiment are provided as appendices. 

2 Progress Summary 

One conference call was attended October 17, 2012 by Gary Oden and is reflected in the 

attached invoice. No laboratory work was conducted during this time period; however 8 hours 

was spent by one senior level analyst and the QC Manager to finalize the spreadsheets for the 

MTBE v THF experiment. The invoice for this work (58 hours from September and October 

2102) will be submitted in October. 

3 Attachments 

3.1 Final spreadsheets 

3.1.1 MTBE1 

. 3.1.2 MTBE2 

': 3.1.3 MTBE3 

3.1.4 THF1 

3.1.5 THF2 

3.2 Invoice 

MPI Research 10/29/12 Technical Progress Report 
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4 Signatures 

I certify under penalty of law that I have examined and am familiar with the information 

submitted in this document and all attachments and that this document and its attachments 

were prepared either by me personally or under my direction for supervision in a manner 

designed to ensure that qualified and knowledgeable personnel properly gather and present 

the information contained therein. I further certify, based on my personal knowledge or on my 

inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, that the 

information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for 

submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowingly 

and willfully submitting a materially false statement. 

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Pathcia L. de Lisio, Study Director Date 

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Appendix 3.1 Final Spreadsheets MTBE v THF Experiment- provided on CD 

MPI Research 10/29/12 Technical Progress Report 
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Appendix 3.2 Invoice 

MPI Research 10/29/12 Technical Progress Report 
Original Invoice 

MPI Customized. 

Responsive. 

RESEARCH On-Tijrie.'" 

Bill To: 

E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY 

NASHVILLE PAYMENT CENTER 

RE: LYNN DEKLEVA 

20 OLD HICKORY BOULEVARD 

OLD HICKORY, TN 37138-3159 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

Purchase Order No.: 

MPI Project Manager: 

MPI Study No.: 

Study Title: 

35000399050 

deLisio, Patricia L 

0125.0144 

invoice No.: 

Invoice Date: 

Due Date: 

Terms: 

INV-079819 

October 29, 2012 

January 27, 2013 

Net 90 

Remit Check To: 

MPI RESEARCH, INC. 

1521 PAYSPHERE CIRCLE 

CHICAGO, IL 60674 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

Project ID: 

Sample ID: 

A3 STUDY TO TEST THF AND MTBE POLYMER EXTRACTIONS AND ANALYSIS: 

MTBE3 V. THF EXPERIMENT 

SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2012 MTBE v THF SPREADSHEET REVISIONS 

Matrix Description Units Unit Price Amount 

HOURLY RATE 

HOURLY RATE 

52.00 

6.00 

250.00 

125.00 

$13,000.00 

$750.00 

Total for Invoice INV-079819 USD $13,750.00 

ACH Instructions: Bank of America 

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Wire Transfer Instructions: Bank of America 

Wire Routing/ABA: 026009593 Account Number: 1054530762 Swift Code: B0FAUS3N 

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