PFAS-Based Flame Retardant and DWR Analysis
topic
PFAS analysis in flame retardant and durable water repellent textile treatments uses LC-MS/MS with electrospray ionisation to quantify individual PFAS compounds including PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, and PFDA alongside short-chain and fluorotelomer PFAS alternatives, providing both targeted quantification and total oxidisable precursor assay for comprehensive PFAS burden assessment.
Role
Addresses the persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic properties of long-chain PFAS compounds used as DWR finishes and fluorinated flame retardant components in outdoor and protective textiles, supporting transition to non-fluorinated alternatives and compliance with expanding global PFAS restrictions under REACH SVHCs and US EPA PFAS action plans.
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