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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.

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

 

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Whether you are analyzing water or soil samples and require either automated or manual sample preparation, we have the right product for you

 

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We offer chromatography, mass spectrometry and software for all types of PFAS determinations, including targeted & untargeted screening

 

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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

 

Consumables for PFAS testing

Columns

For high retentivity and large volume direct injections, a fully porous column such as AcclaimTM C18 has excellent peak shape for PFAS testing. For methods where smaller sample injection volumes are employed, AccucoreTM RP-MS is recommended.

Consumable Type Product Description Pack size Catalog Number
Isolator Column Accucore C18 Column, 2.6 µm, 2.1 x 50 mm 1 17126-052130
Guard Cartridges Acclaim 120 C18 Column C18, 5 µm, 10 mm v 2.1 mm, Guard Cartridge 2 069689
Guard holder Acclaim 120 C18 Column C18, 5 µm, 10 mm v 2.1 mm, Guard Cartridge 1 069689
Column Acclaim 120 C18 Column, 2 µm, 150 mm x 2.1 mm 1 071399
Column

Acclaim 120 C18 Column, 2 µm 2.1 mm x 100 mm

 1

068982
Guard Cartridge Accucore RP-MS, 10 mm x 2.1 mm GUARDS cartridges 4 17626-012105
Guard holder UNIVERSAL UNIGUARD HOLDER FOR 2.1/3.0mm ID 1

852-00
Column Accucore RP-MS, 2.6 µm, 100 mm x 2.1 mm column 1 17626-102130
Column Accucore RP-MS, 2.6 µm, 150 mm x 2.1 mm column 1
 17626-152130

Vials and well plates

To assure a robust method with accurate results, use a polypropylene or polyethylene vial. The importance of using highly inert materials for compounds containing chemical functional groups with strong electronegativity is imperative, particularly for analytes with lower concentrations like PFAS.

Consumable Type Screw vials and caps – for routine and research analyses Pack size Catalog Number
Vials 0.4 mL Clear Polyethylene 9 mm Screw Microvials, Conical insert 100 6ESV9-04PP
Vials 1.5 mL Clear Polyethylene 9 mm Screw Microvials, Conical insert 100 6ESV9-1PP
Caps Clear Polyethylene 9 mm Screw Caps with integral polypropylene membrane 100 C5000-50
Caps Blue Polypropylene 9 mm Screw Caps with AVCS closure, Solid Aluminium Disk with Silicone sealing ring 100 C5000-56AL
Consumable Type Snap vials and caps – for routine and research analyses Pack size Catalog Number
Vials SureSTART 0.8 mL polypropylene snap top microvials, flat bottom 100 6ERV11-08PPFB
Vials SureSTART 0.8 mL polypropylene snap top microvials, conical insert 100 6ERV11-08PPC
Vials SureSTART 0.3 mL polypropylene snap top microvials, conical insert 100 6ERV11-03PPC
Caps SureSTART 11 mm snap caps with blue polyethylene septa 100 6ERC11PE
Caps SureSTART 9 mm Screw Caps, Level 1 Everyday Analysis 100 6ESC9-50
Caps SureSTART 9 mm Screw Caps, Level 2 High-throughput Applications 100 6ASC9SPI1
Caps SureSTART 11 mm Snap Caps, Level 2 High-throughput Applications  100 6ARC11SPI1
Consumable Type Well plates and mats – for high throughput analysis   Pack Size  Catalog Number
Well plate WebSeal 96-Well Deep Well Plates, Non-Coated Plastic, Round U-Bottom, 1000µL 50 60180-P201
Well plate mat WebSeal 96-Well Plate Sealing Mat, 7 mm Diameter, Round 100 60180-M179
Well plate WebSeal 96-Well Deep Well Plates, Non-Coated Plastic, Square V-Bottom, 2000µL 50 60180-P202
Well plate mat WebSeal 96-Well Plate Sealing Mat, 8 mm Diameter, Square 100 60180-M121
Consumable Type Vials and Closure PFAS kit Pack Size  Catalog Number
SureSTART PFAS kit 1.5 mL clear PP 9 mm screw ial, blue PP cap, white silicone/red polyimide septa 1.0 mm, specification certified, Level 2 100 6AKSV9PP-15PI
SureSTART PFAS kit 0.8 mL clear PP snap vial 11 mm flat bottom insert, blue 11 mm blue polyethylene snap cap, white silicone/red polyimide 1.0 mm septa, specification certified, Level 2 100 6AKRV11PP-08PI
SureSTART PFAS kit 0.8 mL clear PP snap vial 11 mm flat bottom insert, blue 11 mm blue polyethylene integral PE septum thinned penetration area, specification certified, Level 1 100 6EKRV11PP-08
SureSTART PFAS kit 1.5 mL clear PP 9 mm screw vial, clear short thread PP AVCS™ cap, clear polypropylene integral PP septum thinned penetration area, specfication certified, Level 1 100 6EKSV9PP-15

Sample Preparation

To assure a robust method with accurate results, use HyperSep SPE PFAS cartridges for sample extraction. These SPE cartridges are designed to address the needs of extraction and concentration of PFAS samples for targeted and non-targeted screening while minimizing background contamination.

Consumable Type Product Description Pack Size  Catalog Number
SPE cartridge for water, tissue, soil, or biosolids (will require use of use carbon for clean up) WAX SPE, PE Frits 150mg 6mL 30 60107-150-6-WAX
SPE cartridge for wate WAX GCB SPE, Dual Phase Cartridge, 50 mg GCB on bottom, 200 mg WAX top, 6ml tube 30 60107-20050-WAXGCB
SPE cartridge for soil, tissue, biosolids WAX GCB SPE, Dual Phase Cartridge, 50 mg GCB on top, 200 mg WAX bottom, 6ml tube 30 60107-50200-GCBWAX
SPE cartridge for water HLD SPE, 500mg 6mL 30 60107-500-6-HLD
SPE cartridge for water WAX SPE, 500mg 6mL 30 60107-500-6-WAX
SPE cartridge for water WAX SPE, 60mg 3mL 50 60107-60-3-WAX
SPE cartridge for soil/water WAX SPE, 200mg 6mL 30 60107-200-6-WAX
SPE cartridge for water, soild, tissue or biosolid cleanup step only Loose Carbon 10 g GCB-10

GC columns

The unique selectivities of these GC columns provide excellent chromatographic separation of the targets combined with Gaussian peak shapes.

Consumable Type Product Description Pack Size  Catalog Number
GC Column TraceGOLD TG-200MS, 30 m, 0.25 mm, 1.0 μm - Recommended for neutral or volatile PFAS analysis 1 26084-2960
GC Column TraceGOLD TG-5SilMS, 30 m, 0.25 mm, 0.25 μm - Recommended for suspect screening and non-targeted analysis 1 26096-1420

Accessories

To ensure best results, chose from accessories that are designed for PFAS analysis.

Consumable Type
 Product Description Pack Size  Catalog Number
GC Liner LinerGOLD SSL Liner*, Single Taper, wool, 4X6.5X78.5mm - Recommended for Splitless injection on S/SL Inlet Pack of 5 453A1925-UI
GC Liner LinerGOLD PTV Liner, Concentric baffles, 2X2.75X120mm - Recommended for Splitless injection on PTV Inlet for Thermo Scientific branded GC Pack of 5 453T2845-UI
Gas filter Super Clean Gas Cartridge Filter**, Helium preconditioned - Recommended for removing moisture, oxygen, and contaminants from gas sources 1 60180-825
LC syringe Thermo Scientific SMART syringe, 10ul FN GT, 57mm, 22sG, LC - Recommended for LC injection 1 365D35720-SM
LC syringe Thermo Scientific SMART syringe, 100ul FN GT, 57mm, 22sG, LC - Recommended for LC injection or GC sample preparation 1 365H35720-SM
LC syringe Thermo Scientific SMART syringe, 1ml FN GT, 57mm, 22G, LC - Recommended for LC injection or GC sample preparation 1 365K28110-SM
LC syringe Thermo Scientific  SMART syringe, 5ml RN GT, 57mm, 22G, LC - Recommended for LC injection or GC sample preparation 1 365M35720-SM

*SSL liner can be used for Thermo Scientific, Agilent, and PerkinElmer branded GC.  **Gas cartridge filter is universal. More options and accessories are available.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.