Perfluoroalkylated Substance (PFAS) Research Chemicals & Reference Materials

Perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) are a class of approximately 14,000 synthetic chemicals, characterised by extremely durable carbon-fluorine bonds. They are widely used in industrial and consumer products - including non-stick cookware, food contact materials (FCMs), clothing, and fire extinguisher foams. The persistence and ubiquity of PFAS - they have been found almost everywhere on the globe, from the blood of polar bears to the atmosphere above Brazilian rainforests - raises serious concerns about both their health risks and environmental impacts.

Mounting evidence of PFAS’ adverse health effects - which include cancer, increased blood pressure, reproductive issues, and developmental problems - has caused the pace of PFAS regulation to pick up in recent years around the globe, along with the growing realisation that over environment faces "many decades" of PFAS cleanup.

LGC Standards' wide range of research chemicals and reference materials for PFAS testing can help you accurately identify and quantify PFAS in various samples – supporting the development of effective strategies for managing their impact and ensuring your regulatory compliance.