GFS Chemicals launches PFAS-analysis solvents tested to EPA methods 533 and 537.1

GFS Chemicals is now offering Acetonitrile and Methanol designed for PFAS analysis in water, food, soil and other matrices. The solvents are tested to EPA Methods 533 and 537.1, a key requirement as labs face tighter limits on PFAS monitoring and blank contamination.

Why it matters: - PFAS testing depends on solvents that do not introduce background contamination. - EPA Methods 533 and 537.1 set strict blank requirements, so solvent purity can affect whether labs report false positives or false negatives. - Municipal water plants and laboratories need materials that support low-level PFAS detection across multiple sample types.

What happened: - GFS Chemicals said special Acetonitrile and Methanol for PFAS analysis are available now. - The solvents are intended for use in water, food, soil and other matrices. - The products are Acetonitrile for PFAS analysis (#27845, CAS 75-05-8) and Methanol for PFAS analysis (#27846, CAS 67-56-1). - Both solvents are sold in 1-liter bottles.

The details: - Each lot is manufactured and packaged to keep PFAS out. - The solvents are analyzed by LC-MS/MS. - The products are tested to EPA Methods 533 and 537.1. - The solvents are free from PFAS compounds above the EPA’s lowest concentration minimum reporting levels (LCMRLs). - The products are microfiltered to 0.1 µm. - GFS Chemicals says the solvents are purified for PFAS analysis in water, food, soil and other matrices. - The company also says the products are designed to prevent contamination and support precise results. - GFS Chemicals points buyers to its custom chemistry business with ISO certification at gfschemicals.com, by email at service@gfschemicals.com, and by phone at 800-858-9682 in the U.S. and Canada or 740-881-5501 internationally. - GFS Chemicals also directs readers to its LinkedIn page: company profile.

Between the lines: - The launch targets a specialized compliance need, not a general laboratory solvent market. - The emphasis on EPA method testing and low-level contamination control signals that buying decisions in this category are driven by validation data more than price or convenience. - The company is linking the product to broader custom chemistry and ISO certification credentials to reinforce trust in regulated testing environments.

What's next: - Laboratories and water utilities that run PFAS testing can add the solvents to their procurement lists. - GFS Chemicals is positioning the products for routine use in regulated monitoring programs where blank control is critical. - Broader PFAS monitoring could sustain demand for method-specific solvents as agencies keep tightening detection expectations.