Protecting from PFAS – together, we can do it

Chemicals and consumables for routine PFAS testing

PFAS (Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) are a group of man-made chemicals that contain at least one fully fluorinated methyl or methylene carbon atom. They are also known as the Forever Chemicals, as they are ubiquitous and persistent synthetic chemicals that are hard to break down. Due to their versatile non-stick and stain-repellent properties, PFAS are widely used in numerous household and industrial products, such as cookware, food packaging, cosmetics, waterproof clothing, carpets, mattresses, electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, and fire-fighting foams. As PFAS can be toxic to both humans and wildlife, there is an increasing need to test for the presence of these compounds in the environment and food.

What do I need for PFAS testing?

If you are looking to perform PFAS testing and are investigating the purchase of chemicals and consumables, chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation or data analysis software, we have you covered.

There are numerous options available for PFAS testing, with the key factors to consider being sample type (water, soil, air, food, etc.) and whether the analysis involves targeted analysis or unknown screening.

Chemicals for PFAS testing

Our ultrahigh purity chemicals and reagents are suitable for both the sample preparation and analysis of PFAS compounds.

 

The following products are suitable for targeted and non-targeted detection methods (including global ASTM regulations, Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants (POPs), EU Drinking Water Directive, and US EPA Methods 537, 537.1, 533, 8327, and 1633).

 

We recommend using our UHPLC-MS grade solvents for PFAS analysis, whether you are using HPLC or UHPLC as part of your testing protocol. These products do not contain fluoropolymer liners in the caps, eliminating leachable background interfering with PFAS analysis.

 

Chemicals Product Description Pack size  Catalog number         
Acetonitrile, UHPLC-MS, Thermo Scientific Chemicals 1 L A9561
6 x 1 L A9561CS
Methanol, UHPLC-MS, Thermo Scientific Chemicals 1 L A9561CS
6 x 1 L A4581CS
Water, UHPLC-MS, Thermo Scientific Chemicals 1 L W81
6 x 1 L W81CS
Acetone, 99.6%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

1 L

 423240010

Toluene, HPLC Grade, 99.7% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

 1 L 610110040
Dichloromethane, for residue and pesticide analysis, Thermo Scientific Chemicals 1 L 326600010
2.5 L 326600025

Acetic acid, 50%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

 5 L 456870050
Formic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals 25 mL 270480250
1 L 270480010
2.5 L 270480025
Ammonium acetate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals 250 g A16343.30
1 kg A16343.0B
5 kg A16343.0I
Ammonium hydroxide, ACS, 28.0-30.0% NH{3}, Thermo Scientific Chemicals 250 g 033285.30
1 kg 033285.A1
5 x 1 kg 033285.D9