PFAS Testing
PFAS testing is the process of detecting and measuring per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various materials, including drinking water, soil, air, food, consumer products, packaging materials, and industrial samples. PFAS are commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” because of their exceptional resistance to degradation.
PFAS testing helps manufacturers and businesses:
- Verify compliance with national and international regulations
- Assess the safety of products and raw materials
- Support supply chain transparency and due diligence
- Reduce legal, financial, and reputational risks
- Meet retailer, customer, and stakeholder requirements
What are PFAS?
PFAS are a large family of thousands of synthetic chemicals characterized by strong carbon-fluorine bonds. They are grouped into several major types:
Perfluoroalkyl Acids (PFAAs)
PFAAs are among the most studied PFAS compounds and are highly persistent due to their strong carbon-fluorine bonds.
Perfluoroalkyl Carboxylic Acids (PFCAs)
- Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
- Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
- Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA)
Perfluoroalkane Sulfonic Acids (PFSAs)
- Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS)
- Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
- Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA)
Fluorotelomer-Based PFAS
These compounds consist of a highly fluorinated carbon chain attached to a non-fluorinated segment and a functional group such as an alcohol, sulfonate, or acrylate.
- Fluorotelomer Alcohols (FTOHs)
- Fluorotelomer Sulfonates (FTSs)
PFAS Precursors
PFAS precursors are polyfluoroalkyl substances that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds and can transform through chemical, biological, or environmental processes into more stable perfluorinated compounds
- Perfluoroalkane Sulfonamides (FASAs)
- Perfluoroalkane Sulfonyl Fluorides (PASFs)
- Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA)
Short-Chain PFAS
- GenX
- ADONA
- Short-chain PFBS
- Short-chain PFHxA
Polymer PFAS
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
- Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)
- Perfluoroalkoxy Alkane (PFA)
Sample Matrices We Analyze
ITC Labs offers PFAS testing across a wide range of environmental sample matrices to help identify contamination, support regulatory compliance, and assess potential environmental and public health risks.
- Drinking Water
- Groundwater
- Surface Water
- Wastewater
- Soil
- Sediment
Industries Requiring PFAS Testing
PFAS testing is commonly required across industries where product safety and regulatory compliance are critical. We deal with multiple industries which require PFAS testing, including:
- Water Industry
- Food Packaging
- Textiles and Apparel
- Cookware
- Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
- Children's Products
Our PFAS Testing Services
Targeted PFAS Analysis
(Gap assessment, double materiality, science-based targets & SBTi-aligned decarbonization roadmaps)
PFOA & PFOS Quantification
Multi-Analyte PFAS Screening
Ultra-Trace Level Detection
Environmental Monitoring & Compliance Support
Targeted PFAS Analysis
Accurate identification and quantification of specific PFAS compounds.
PFOA & PFOS Quantification
Reliable testing for two of the most widely regulated PFAS contaminants.
Multi-Analyte PFAS Screening
Comprehensive screening of multiple PFAS compounds in a single analysis.
Ultra-Trace Level Detection
Highly sensitive analytical methods for low-level PFAS detection.
Environmental Monitoring & Compliance Support
Data-driven insights to support monitoring programs, risk assessments, and regulatory requirements.
Why Choose ITC Labs for PFAS Testing?
Environmental Management
NABL-accredited laboratories for environmental and analytical testing
FAQ
PFAS testing identifies and measures per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water, soil, consumer products, packaging, and other materials to assess contamination and compliance.
PFAS testing helps ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and reduced business risks associated with PFAS contamination.
PFAS are synthetic chemicals known for their resistance to heat, water, oil, and degradation, making them highly persistent in the environment.
Commonly tested PFAS include PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFHxA, PFNA, PFBS, GenX, and other regulated PFAS substances.
PFAS testing can be performed on drinking water, groundwater, surface water, wastewater, soil, sediment, and various consumer products.
Industries including water treatment, food packaging, textiles, cookware, cosmetics, and children’s products commonly require PFAS testing.
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PFAS are typically detected using advanced LC-MS/MS technology, providing accurate identification and quantification of PFAS compounds.