The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (FoC) provides total organic fluorine analysis services that determine the precise amount of PFAS levels present in a sample. PFAS is an umbrella term for over 10,000 variations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, which are man-made chemicals used in the manufacturing process of many types of products, from cookware, clothing, cleaning products, and more. PFAS have come under increased scrutiny in recent years as more is learned about their presence in natural environments and their adverse effects on human and animal health. Our state-of-the-art testing and analysis facilities have the chemical analysis capabilities needed to test PFAS, ensuring that our clients’ products are safe and compliant.
What is Total Organic Fluorine Testing?
Total organic fluorine testing (TOF) quantifies the amount of PFAS, or forever chemicals, present in the following types of samples:
Consumer Products
- Clothes and fabrics
- Electronic components and devices
- Food packaging
- Food/ingredients
Environmental Samples
- Water
- Soil
- Plant samples
TOF testing determines the amount of total organically bound fluorine within a sample, which is a direct indicator of fluorine contamination. PFAS molecules have strong carbon-fluorine bonds, making organic fluorine detection an important part of the process of identifying PFAS.
More About Our PFAS Analysis Services
The ATS FoC’s accredited chemical analysis laboratory helps clients keep pace with the ever-evolving and expanding legislation and regulations surrounding forever chemicals. Analytical chemistry is a critical resource for manufacturers, and our lab is run by passionate professionals who use their expertise in tandem with our equipment to deliver swift and competitively priced solutions to our customers. We offer ion chromatography and liquid chromatography services that help our customers comply with national and international standards regarding PFAS and their presence in products and the environment.
Why is it Important to Test Forever Chemicals?
While research on the true effects of forever chemicals is ongoing, studies suggest that exposure to these manufactured chemicals can have concerning effects on human health. In response, legislators have begun to restrict the use of PFAS, and manufacturers have started contracting with third-party labs, such as ATS, to test their products for PFAS. Our independent PFAS testing lab is an effective way for a business to do the following:
- Promote consumer safety by ridding their products of harmful chemicals
- Comply with regulations and avoid penalties
- Strengthen their brand’s reputation by taking precautions to protect consumers
- Optimize their manufacturing processes and help to future-proof it from upcoming PFAS-related restrictions
Contact Us
Call +1 (888) 287-5227 for more information regarding our chemistry lab’s PFAS testing and analysis services.
