Web Seminar: Organic Fluorine in Environmental Samples - How to Analyze for PFAS and More

Organic fluorinated compounds pose an increasing risk to human health, flora and fauna, with a focus on the PFAS class of compounds, not only because of their toxicological potential but also because of their very long persistence in the environment. These compounds can now be detected almost everywhere. Targeted analysis can identify PFAS, but is difficult to use with complex compositions and misses non-targeted compounds. A sum parameter method is faster, cheaper and easier to perform, making it the ideal tool for screening samples. The use of AOF or EOF (absorbable or extractable organic fluorine) parameters includes PFAS as well as other fluorinated compounds, such as those found in pesticides and pharmaceuticals. These parameters include almost all organic fluorine compounds, providing a great approach to evaluating our precious natural resources. We present compelling techniques for sample preparation and quantification to address this important parameter.