Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been produced and utilized globally since the 1940s, including in the United States. This diverse group of synthetic organofluorine compounds has found widespread applications in various industries and consumer products, such as non-stick cookware, food packaging, firefighting foams, carpeting, textiles, and metal plating. Among the most widely manufactured and studied PFAS are perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS).
During their production and application, PFAS can leach into the soil, water, and air. They are characterized by their high persistence in the environment and the human body, meaning they do not break down and can accumulate over time. This is a key reason they are often referred to as "forever chemicals." Research indicates that exposure to PFAS may lead to negative health effects for humans, including reproductive and developmental toxicity, as well as adverse impacts on wildlife. Their resistance to degradation, even under extreme conditions such as heat, acids, or bases, further contributes to their bioaccumulation in both wildlife and humans.
Download this eBook to:
- Discover effective solutions for PFAS analysis using solid-phase extraction, QuEChERS, and LC-MS/MS
- Learn how UCT has responded to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's drinking water health advisories
- Find out more about UCT's turnkey solutions for PFAS analysis and the consumables on offer
- Discover food safety testing solutions via a QuEChERS approach that is being used to test foods from the general food supply.
What's included
Sample Prep Columns
Learn more about UCT's range of columns, which offers robust solutions for the extraction of PFAS from environmental water samples and soil.
PFAS Food Safety Testing Solutions
Since 2012, the FDA has refined its analytical methods to test PFAS in specific food groups, focusing on foods grown or produced in areas with known environmental contamination. In 2019, the FDA introduced the first single lab-validated method using a UCT QuEChERS approach to test 16 different types of PFAS in a wide variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, bread, dairy, and meat. By 2024, the FDA expanded this method, increasing the number of detectable PFAS compounds from 16 to 30.
Sample Processing
UCT’s PFAS Glass Block Vacuum Manifold System is designed to deliver superior performance in PFAS testing. With carefully selected components, the system is tailored to provide minimal background, making it an ideal solution for laboratories focused on clean and reliable extractions.
PFAS Separations on Analytical Columns
Discover UCT’s Selectra® and SelectraCore® C18 columns, which offer reliable, cost-effective solutions that maximize resolution and sensitivity for PFAS analysis.
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