Extension of PFAS water packs with 6:2 FTAB
6:2 FTAB (6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonamide alkylbetaine), also known as Capstone B, is a substance that is frequently used in modern firefighting foams (AFFF), but also in other applications. The interest in this compound is growing and next year (2025) it will be included in the UK DWI (Drinking Water Inspectorate) PFAS list, which is then extended from 47 to 48 PFAS. At the same time a PFAS48 sum will be introduced which should be used for assessment. Given these changes we will add 6:2 FTAB and a UK DWI PFAS48 sum to our current 49 and 52 packs for clean and unclean water. The compound has also been discussed in the context of the Swedish government assignment on PFAS remediation carried out by SGI (Swe Geotech. Inst.) where significant levels have been found at one of their field sites.
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Package code |
Package name |
New Package name |
Additions |
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PLW81
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PFAS 49 in water incl. GenX
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PFAS 50 in water
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6:2 FTAB (Capstone B) |
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Sum of PFAS48 (UK DWI) |
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PLW9J
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PFAS52 in water incl WFD/GWD prel PFAS24
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PFAS53 in water incl WFD/GWD prel PFAS24
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6:2 FTAB (Capstone B) |
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Sum of PFAS48 (UK DWI) |
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PLW82
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PFAS 49 in waste water incl. GenX
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PFAS 50 in waste water
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6:2 FTAB (Capstone B) |
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Sum of PFAS48 (UK DWI) |
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PLW9K
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PFAS52 in waste water incl WFD/GWD prel PFAS24
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PFAS53 in waste water incl WFD/GWD prel PFAS24
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6:2 FTAB (Capstone B) |
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Sum of PFAS48 (UK DWI) |
The extension of the packs will not affect price, delivery time, sample volume etc but package names will be updated (see table). Eurofins can also offer determination of 6:2 FTAB in soil and DPOSA (Capstone A) in both soil and water.
For more information about PFAS and revised packages, see our online analysis catalogue