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PFAS testing services

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) occur in the environment, drinking water, food, firefighting foams, packaging, and many water- or grease-repellent consumer products. Measurlabs provides PFAS testing for all these sample types and more.

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PFAS analysis of environmental and biological samples

Measurlabs offers PFAS screening of water, soil, and sediment with highly sensitive, liquid chromatography-based analysis techniques. In terms of standard methods, the options include US EPA 1633, EPA 533, EPA 537.1, ISO 23702-1, EN 17681-1 and -2, CEN/TS 15968, as well as validated in-house methods based on these standards.

Our testing services are regularly used to support compliance with major European regulatory frameworks, including the Drinking Water Directive, the Water Framework Directive, and the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.

We can also help with PFAS analysis of complex biological matrices, including whole blood, blood serum, and plasma.

Some of our most popular PFAS services for environmental and biological samples are listed below. You can find more information about targeted substances and detection limits (down to sub-1 ng/l for clean water samples) in the service descriptions. Alternatively, just contact us to get a quote tailored to your matrix and target compounds.

PFAS in drinking water and natural water

CEN/TS 15968, EPA 1633, EPA 533, …

We offer several PFAS analysis packages for drinking water and natural water samples, with options to meet a range of requirements in terms of detectable compounds, detection limits, and standard methods. All analyses are performed using highly sensitive liquid chromatography methods, such as LC-MS/MS and LC-MS QQQ. Some of the most popular packages for drinking water include the following: Analysis according to the EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, including the 20 compounds listed under the “Sum of PFAS” parameter. A low-detection-limit option with a LOD of 1.5 ng/l for PFBA and 0.5 ng/l for the other compounds is available, performed according to ISO 21675. , Standard analyses according to several widely recognized PFAS testing standards: CEN/TS 15968 (51 compounds, reporting limit 0.3–2 ng/l), EPA 1633 (40 compounds, reporting limit from 1.5 ng/l), EPA 533 (25 compounds, reporting limit 2 ng/l)., Extended analysis of 58 selected compounds with an in-house method similar to EPA 533 or ISO 21675. The detection limit is 1 ng/l for the majority of target PFAS.. The target compound list for the 58-compound analysis is provided in this example report. Compound lists for the other packages are available upon request. Apart from the EU Drinking Water Directive analysis, all packages can be adapted for natural water matrices. However, if you have samples that are known to be highly contaminated, please see our options for PFAS analysis of wastewater and highly contaminated water. Projects are priced based on the selected method and the number of samples submitted in one batch. Please describe your analysis goals and any specific requirements when requesting an offer, so that our experts can prepare an accurate quote.

PFAS in wastewater and highly contaminated water

Our targeted PFAS analysis options for wastewater, process water, and other highly contaminated water samples include the following: In-house method based on EPA 1633 with 49 target compounds and a reporting limit of 1-2 ng/l. The analysis is suitable for both treated and untreated wastewater and is often used when evaluating the PFAS-removal efficiency of the treatment process. , Official EPA 1633 method that targets the 40 compounds specified in the standard. The price for this measurement is slightly higher than that for the in-house method., In-house method based on EPA 533 or ISO 21675 with 58 target compounds and a reporting limit of 1 ng/l for most compounds. The analysis package also includes trifluoroacetic acid (TFA).. Please note that the reporting limits can be higher for extremely contaminated samples. Full target compound lists for each method are available upon request. When requesting an offer, please describe the expected contamination level of your samples and any specific requirements regarding testing standards or target compounds. This helps us confirm method suitability and prepare an accurate quote.

PFAS in soil or sediment

Determination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in soil or sediment samples. This wide analysis package includes the following 53 PFAS compounds: Abbreviation Compound Reporting limit PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFNA Perfluorononanoic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFDA Perfluorodecanoic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFUnDA Perfluoroundecanoic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFDoDA Perfluorododecanoic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFTrDA Perfluorotridecanoic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFOS Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFHxS Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm 6:2 FTS 6:2 fluorotelomersulfonic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm 8:2 FTS 8:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm EtFOSA N-ethyl perfluorooctane sulfonamide 0.5 µg/kg dm EtFOSE N-ethyl perfluorooctane sulfonamidoethanol 0.5 µg/kg dm MeFOSA N-methyl perfluorooctane sulfonamide 0.5 µg/kg dm MeFOSE N-methyl perfluorooctane sulfonamidoethanol 0.5 µg/kg dm PFOSA Perfluorooctanesulfonamide 0.5 µg/kg dm PFTeDA Perfluorotetradecanoic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFBS Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFHpS Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFDS Perfluorodecanesulfonic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFHxDA Perfluorohexadecanoic acid 5 µg/kg dm PFOcDA Perfluorooctadecanoic acid 5 µg/kg dm PFPrS Perfluoropropanesulfonic acid 2.5 µg/kg dm PFNS Perfluorononanesulfonic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFUnDS Perfluoroundecane sulfonic acid 2.5 µg/kg dm PFDoDS Perfluorododecanesulfonic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFTrDS Perfluorotridecane sulfonic acid 2.5 µg/kg dm 4:2 FTS 4:2 fluorotelomersulfonic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm 10:2 FTS 10:2 fluorotelomersulfonic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PFOSAA Perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm MeFOSAA N-methylperfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm EtFOSAA N-ethylperfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm HPFHpA 7H-Perfluoroheptanoic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm PF-3,7-DMOA Perfluoro-3,7-dimethyloctanoic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm 9Cl-PF3ONS 9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm 11Cl-PF3OUdS 11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm DONA 4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm HFPO-DA 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)propanoic acid 2.5 µg/kg dm H4PFUnDA 2H,2H,3H,3H-Perfluoroundecanoic acid 5 µg/kg dm 7:3 FTCA 2H,2H,3H,3H-Perfluorodecanoic acid 5 µg/kg dm 8:2 FTCA 2H,2H-Perfluorodecanoic acid 5 µg/kg dm PFMPA Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid 2.5 µg/kg dm PFMBA Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid 2.5 µg/kg dm PFEESA Perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid 2.5 µg/kg dm PFECHS Perfluoro-4-ethylcyclohexanesulfonic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm 3:3 FTCA 2H,2H,3H,3H-Perfluorohexanoic acid 2.5 µg/kg dm 6:2 FTCA 2H,2H-Perfluorooctanoic acid 5 µg/kg dm 5:3 FTCA 2H,2H,3H,3H-Perfluorooctanoic acid 5 µg/kg dm 6:2 FTUCA 2H-Perfluoro-2-octenoic acid 5 µg/kg dm 8:2 FTUCA 2H-Perfluoro-2-decenoic acid 0.5 µg/kg dm To evaluate the total amount of PFAS compounds in the sample, this targeted screening can be combined with an analysis of total organic fluorine (TOF). Do not hesitate to ask us for more information and a quote.

PFAS in whole blood, plasma, or serum

Quantification of 35 PFAS compounds in blood samples using a modified EPA 537 method with UPLC-MS/MS and an isotope dilution technique. A list of target compounds is available upon request. The results are reported in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL). If required, a sample kit can be provided for an additional charge. The kit includes an insulated shipping box, a bio bag, a Falcon tube, and blood draw tubes.

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PFAS testing of food, packaging, and consumer products

The regulatory environment on PFAS in products and materials is getting stricter each year, with new restrictions being passed on the EU and national levels. Our regulatory PFAS testing services include the following:

The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which prohibits PFAS in food packaging
EU PFAS regulations on food, cosmetics, and consumer products
Global PFAS restrictions under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
State-level laws in the US that ban the use of PFAS in food packaging, textiles, cosmetics, and other products

Analyses can be targeted on a specific set of substances mentioned in the relevant legislation, or as wide a range of compounds as possible. In addition to targeted screening, we offer total organic fluorine (TOF) analysis to evaluate the overall presence of PFAS in the material, and TOP assays to screen samples for PFAS precursors. A combination of these approaches is recommended to make a convincing case for the product being PFAS-free.

PFAS in food (EU compliance)

To minimize human exposure to PFAS through the diet, the European Union has set limits on the presence of certain PFAS compounds in eggs, fishery products, meat, and edible offal. The displayed starting price includes an accredited analysis of the following PFAS, for which maximum levels are set in EU legislation: Compound Abbreviation CAS number Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid PFOS 2795-39-3 Perfluorooctanoic acid PFOA 335-67-1 Perfluorononanoic acid PFNA 375-95-1 Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid PFHxS 3871-99-6 Upon request, the package can be expanded with the following compounds: Compound Abbreviation CAS number Perfluoropentanoic acid PFPeA 2706-90-3 Perfluorohexanoic acid PFHxA 307-24-4 Perfluoroheptanoic acid PFHpA 375-85-9 Perfluorodecanoic acid PFDA 335-76-2 Perfluoroundecanoic acid PFUnDA 2058-94-8 Perfluorododecanoic acid PFDoDA 307-55-1 Perfluorotridecanoic acid PFTrDA 72629-94-8 Perfluorotetradecanoic acid PFTeDA 376-06-7 Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid PFBS 375-73-5 Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid PFHpS 375-92-8 Perfluorodecanesulfonic acid PFDeS 335-77-3 Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid PFPeS 2706-91-4 Perfluorononanesulfonic acid PFNS 68259-12-1 Perfluorododecanesulfonic acid PFDoS 79780-39-5 Contact our experts using the form below to get an offer for the PFAS screening of your samples. Let us know which approach you prefer (just the EU compliance package, or the extended analysis), describe the food product, and tell us how often and for how many samples you need similar analysis services. This information will help us prepare a formal offer more quickly.

PFAS in plastic, paper, and other solid materials (165 compounds)

CEN/TS 15968, EN 17681-1, EN 17681-2

Targeted screening and quantification of 165 PFAS compounds in various materials with accredited in-house methods based on ISO 23702-1, CNS 15808, and CEN/TS 15968. The service includes both LC-MS/MS analysis of low-volatility PFAS and GC-MS analysis of volatile PFAS substances. Examples of target analytes include PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS, and PFNA. The full list of compounds is available upon request. In addition to plastic and paper, the measurement is suitable for textiles, leather, wood, metals, paints, and coatings. One common application of this analysis is evaluating compliance with EU and US regulations on PFAS in food packaging. If this is the goal, a total organic fluorine (TOF) analysis should be conducted in addition to the targeted screening. We are happy to provide a single offer that includes both analyses.

Fluorine content of challenging sample materials (chemicals, oils, etc.)

Determination of the total organic fluorine (TOF) content in combustible materials using combustion ion chromatography (CIC). By default, TOF is analyzed as total fluorine (TF). If required, total inorganic fluorine (TIF) can be measured as well, and TOF calculated as the difference between TF and TIF. TOF analysis gives information about the total amount of organic fluorinated compounds. It can also be used to evaluate the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the material, even though individual PFAS compounds can't be analyzed with this method. The analysis is suitable for many different materials. Please describe the sample in detail when requesting an offer to help us prepare a quote quickly.

PFAS in solid and liquid chemicals

Determination of perfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS) in various types of chemical samples using the LC-MS technique. We offer several analysis packages that contain selected PFAS compounds. For example, the following package can be used for most chemical samples: Abbreviation Compound CAS number PFBA perfluorobutanoic acid 375-22-4 PFPeA perfluoropentanoic acid 2706-90-3 PFHxA perfluorohexanoic acid 307-24-4 PFHpA perfluoroheptanoic acid 375-85-9 PFOA perfluorooctanoic acid 335-67-1 PFNA perfluorononanoic acid 375-95-1 PFDA perfluorodecanoic acid 335-76-2 PFUnA; PFUdA perfluoroundecanoic acid 2058-94-8 PFDoA perfluorododecanoic acid 307-55-1 PFTrDA; PFTriA perfluorotridecanoic acid 72629-94-8 PFTeA perfluorotetradecanoic acid 376-06-7 PFHxDA perfluorohexadecanoic acid 67905-19-5 PFODA perfluorooctadecanoic acid 16517-11-6 PFBS perfluorobutanesulfonic acid 375-73-5 PFPeS perfluoropentanesulfonic acid 2706-91-4 PFHxS perfluorohexanesulfonic acid 355-46-4 PFHpS perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid 375-92-8 PFOS perfluorooctanesulfonic acid 1763-23-1 PFNS Perfluorononanesulfonic acid 68259-12-1 PFDS perfluorodecanesulfonic acid 335-77-3 PFUnDS perfluoroundecanesulfonic acid 749786-16-1 PFDoS perfluorododecanesulfonic acid 79780-39-5 HFPO-DA (Gen X) 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)propanoic acid 13252-13-6 HFPO-TA perfluoro-2,5-dimethyl-3,6-dioxanonanoic acid 13252-14-7 DONA; ADONA 4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid 919005-14-4 PFMOPrA perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid 377-73-1 NFDHA perfluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid 151772-58-6 PFMOBA perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid 863090-89-5 PFecHS cyclohexanesulfonic acid, 1,2,2,3,3,4,5,5,6,6-decafluoro-4-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl)-, potassium salt (1:1) 335-24-0 3:3 FTCA 2H,2H,3H,3H-perfluorohexanoic acid 356-02-5 5:3 FTCA 2H,2H,3H,3H-perfluorooctanoic acid 914637-49-3 7:3 FTCA 2H,2H,3H,3H-perfluorodecanoic acid 812-70-4 PFEESA perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid 113507-82-7 6:2 Cl-PFESA; 9Cl-PF3ONS 9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid 756426-58-1 8:2 Cl-PFESA; 11Cl-PF3OUdS 11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid 763051-92-9 4:2 FTSA; 4:2 FTS 4:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid 757124-72-4 6:2 FTSA; 6:2 FTS 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid 27619-97-2 8:2 FTSA; 8:2 FTS 8:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid 39108-34-4 FBSA perfluorobutane sulfonamide 30334-69-1 FHxSA perfluorohexanesulfonamide 41997-13-1 FOSA perfluorooctanesulfonamide 754-91-6 MeFOSA; N-MeFOSA n-methylperfluorooctanesulfonamide 31506-32-8 EtFOSA; N-EtFOSA n-ethylperfluorooctanesulfonamide 4151-50-2 MeFOSE n-methylperfluorooctanesulfonamidoethanol 24448-09-7 EtFOSE n-ethylperfluorooctanesulfonamidoethanol 1691-99-2 NMeFOSAA; MeFOSAA n-methylperfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid 2355-31-9 NEtFOSAA; EtFOSAA n-ethylperfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid 2991-50-6 FOSAA perfluorooctane sulfonamidoacetic acid 2806-24-8 10:2 FTS 10:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid 108026-35-3 Target compounds and reporting limits can vary depending on the sample matrix. Typical limits of reporting vary from 1 to 50 ng/L for liquid samples and 1 to 100 μg/kg for solid samples. Contact us with a description of your samples and analysis goals, so that we can confirm method suitability and prepare a quotation.

Total organic fluorine (TOF) content in paper, polymers, and textiles

Determination of total organic fluorine (TOF) in paper, polymers, textiles, and other combustible materials. Total fluorine (TF) content is measured first using combustion ion chromatography (CIC). Total inorganic fluorine (TIF) is then extracted and measured, after which TOF is calculated as the difference between TF and TIF. TOF analysis provides information about the total amount of organic fluorinated compounds in the material. It can also be used to evaluate the overall presence or absence of PFAS, even though individual PFAS compounds cannot be identified. Note: If the inorganic fluorine content of your samples is expected to be low, our total fluorine measurement may be a more cost-effective option as a PFAS proxy test. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information and a quote for your sample batch.

TOP assay (PFAS precursors) of water and firefighting foam samples

Total oxidizable precursor (TOP) assay can be used when estimating the presence of PFAS precursors and intermediates by oxidizing them into stable end-products. The analysis can be combined with traditional PFAS analysis methods to obtain additional information. The following are examples of compounds that can be analyzed: Abbreviation Compound CAS number PFBA perfluorobutanoic acid 375-22-4 PFPeA perfluoropentanoic acid 2706-90-3 PFHxA perfluorohexanoic acid 307-24-4 PFHpA perfluoroheptanoic acid 375-85-9 PFOA perfluorooctanoic acid 335-67-1 PFNA perfluorononanoic acid 375-95-1 PFDA perfluorodecanoic acid 335-76-2 PFUnA; PFUdA perfluoroundecanoic acid 2058-94-8 PFDoA perfluorododecanoic acid 307-55-1 PFTrDA; PFTriA perfluorotridecanoic acid 72629-94-8 PFTeA perfluorotetradecanoic acid 376-06-7 PFHxDA perfluorohexadecanoic acid 67905-19-5 PFODA perfluorooctadecanoic acid 16517-11-6 PFBS perfluorobutanesulfonic acid 375-73-5 PFPeS perfluoropentanesulfonic acid 2706-91-4 PFHxS perfluorohexanesulfonic acid 355-46-4 PFHpS perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid 375-92-8 PFOS perfluorooctanesulfonic acid 1763-23-1 PFNS Perfluorononanesulfonic acid 68259-12-1 PFDS perfluorodecanesulfonic acid 335-77-3 PFUnDS perfluoroundecanesulfonic acid 749786-16-1 PFDoS perfluorododecanesulfonic acid 79780-39-5 HFPO-DA (Gen X) 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)propanoic acid 13252-13-6 HFPO-TA perfluoro-2,5-dimethyl-3,6-dioxanonanoic acid 13252-14-7 DONA; ADONA 4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid 919005-14-4 PFMOPrA perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid 377-73-1 NFDHA perfluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid 151772-58-6 PFMOBA perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid 863090-89-5 PFecHS cyclohexanesulfonic acid, 1,2,2,3,3,4,5,5,6,6-decafluoro-4-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl)-, potassium salt (1:1) 335-24-0 3:3 FTCA 2H,2H,3H,3H-perfluorohexanoic acid 356-02-5 5:3 FTCA 2H,2H,3H,3H-perfluorooctanoic acid 914637-49-3 7:3 FTCA 2H,2H,3H,3H-perfluorodecanoic acid 812-70-4 PFEESA perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid 113507-82-7 6:2 Cl-PFESA; 9Cl-PF3ONS 9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid 756426-58-1 8:2 Cl-PFESA; 11Cl-PF3OUdS 11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid 763051-92-9 4:2 FTSA; 4:2 FTS 4:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid 757124-72-4 6:2 FTSA; 6:2 FTS 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid 27619-97-2 8:2 FTSA; 8:2 FTS 8:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid 39108-34-4 FBSA perfluorobutane sulfonamide 30334-69-1 FHxSA perfluorohexanesulfonamide 41997-13-1 FOSA perfluorooctanesulfonamide 754-91-6 MeFOSA; N-MeFOSA n-methylperfluorooctanesulfonamide 31506-32-8 EtFOSA; N-EtFOSA n-ethylperfluorooctanesulfonamide 4151-50-2 MeFOSE n-methylperfluorooctanesulfonamidoethanol 24448-09-7 EtFOSE n-ethylperfluorooctanesulfonamidoethanol 1691-99-2 NMeFOSAA; MeFOSAA n-methylperfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid 2355-31-9 NEtFOSAA; EtFOSAA n-ethylperfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid 2991-50-6 FOSAA perfluorooctane sulfonamidoacetic acid 2806-24-8 10:2 FTS 10:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid 108026-35-3 The analysis is suitable for different matrices, such as water and fire-fighting foams. Contact us for more information and a quote for analyzing your samples.

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