ARE THERE PFAS IN YOUR PRODUCTS?
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States across the country are restricting or banning intentionally added PFAS in Consumer Products, making this question a critical one for many consumer products manufacturers.
PROTECT YOUR MARKET SHARE
More than half of all 50 U.S. states have passed or proposed legislation banning intentionally added PFAS in consumer products. The specific PFAS banned vary from state to state, but the consumer products market is quickly reaching a tipping point at which maintaining and growing market share will require “PFAS-free” certification and labeling.
WHAT ARE INTENTIONALLY ADDED PFAS?
Most states have limited their bans to “intentionally added” PFAS. Often this is defined as a compound that has been added to impart a certain characteristic or feature to the finished product. Used for decades to make products heat, moisture, and grease resistant, PFAS can be found in a variety of consumer products, including:
- Apparel
- Cookware
- Cosmetics
- Electrical components
- Firefighting foams
- Food packaging
- Paper products
- Personal care products
- Rugs and carpets
- Ski wax
- Stain and water-resistant treatments
- Textiles
- Weather-proof gear and clothing
TOTAL ORGANIC FLUORINE (TOF) VS TARGETED PFAS
In January of 2023, California’s ban on PFAS in certain consumer products above 100 parts per million (ppm) as measured in Total Organic Fluorine (TOF) went into effect. Unfortunately, there is no single test method for TOF. The approach most laboratories use is a combination of Total Fluorine and inorganic fluoride (two separate tests), with “TOF” being defined as total fluorine minus inorganic fluoride. Pace® has subject matter experts that can help demystify these concepts. If you’re concerned about total PFAS in your products, contact us to discuss the best available options.
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: QUANTIFYING PFAS IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Watch our on-demand webinar to learn more about the methods used to prep samples and analyze consumer products for PFAS.
REASONS TO CHOOSE PACE®
EXPERIENCED
Pace® has been an industry leader in persistent organic pollutant testing for over three decades.
CERTIFIED
We’re certified/accredited by NELAC, ISO, DOD, DOE, and in every state with a PFAS lab certification program.
RELIABLE
For emergencies, our Rapid Response Team can provide defensible results in as little as 24 hours.
COMMITTED
We are committed to helping our customers advance their important work through building strong relationships, delivering upon expectations, and providing exceptional customer service.
ADVANCED
We can test for PFAS in both solid and aqueous matrices, including potable and non-potable waters, soils, and biota.
INNOVATIVE
We’re on the leading edge of science, working with EPA, DOD, ASTM, and others to develop new methods for analyzing PFAS.
