Discover the reliable solution to tackle PFAS challenges, with LGC
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of hazardous chemicals, pose environmental and health concerns due to their widespread presence in various products such as pesticides, cosmetics, food packaging, non-stick/waterproof coatings, and firefighting foams.
PFAS are composed of carbon and fluorine chains that are tightly bound. The carbon-fluorine bond is one of the shortest and strongest in nature and does not easily break under natural conditions. This persistence, combined with their mobility in air, water, and soil, has raised concerns about environmental pollution. The effects of PFAS on human health are currently being studied.
To address these challenges, LGC offers a wide range of high-quality reference materials for perfluoroalkyl substances. These water standards are essential to ensure accurate analytical measurements and effective quality control in laboratories of universities, hospitals, research centers, and even in the agricultural industry.
In Europe, standards for PFAS levels in drinking water are supported by the 2020 EU Drinking Water Directive, which covers 20 specific PFAS compounds. Dr. Ehrenstorfer supports laboratories needing to meet the requirements of this directive by providing high-quality ISO 17034 reference materials that ensure accuracy and reliability in testing, available in single solution and mixture formats.
Below is a list of 20 reference materials for PFAS, specifically single and mixed solutions, all available on our CymitQuimica website:
- Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid
- Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid 100 µg/mL in Methanol:Water
- Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid 100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
- Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid
- Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
- Perfluorobutanoic acid
- Perfluoropentanoic acid
- Perfluorohexanoic acid
- Perfluorooctanoic acid
- Perfluorononanoic acid
- Perfluorodecanoic acid
- Perfluoroundecanoic acid
- Perfluorododecanoic acid
- Perfluorotridecanoic acid
- Perfluoroheptanoic acid
- Perfluorodecanesulfonic acid
- Perfluorononanesulfonic acid sodium
- Perfluorododecanesulfonic acid sodium 50 µg/mL in Methanol:Water
- Perfluoroundecanesulfonic acid sodium 50 µg/mL in Methanol:Water
- Perfluorotridecanesulfonic acid sodium 50 µg/mL in Methanol:Water
The latest LGC mixtures, certified under ISO 17034, are specifically designed to meet the standards of the EU Drinking Water Directive. Developed by a team of expert chemists, these mixtures ensure maximum stability, eliminating the need for additional stability studies and reducing potential errors during sample preparation.
The mentioned mixtures are:
- EU Drinking Water Directive PFAS Mixture 10 µg/mL in Methanol:Water
- PFASiMix 100 µg/mL in Methanol:Water (96:4)
For those looking to address PFAS-related challenges and ensure accurate measurements in their water and product analyses, CymitQuimica is the ideal platform where you will find a wide selection of products for perfluoroalkyl substances from LGC.
Do not hesitate to contact our sales team at support@cymitquimica.com, who are available to provide personalised support and guidance at any time, helping you streamline your analytical process.