{"id":544072,"date":"2026-08-26T23:51:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T21:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.phytocontrol.com\/uncategorized\/analysis-of-tfa-in-fresh-water\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T23:51:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T21:51:43","slug":"analysis-of-tfa-in-fresh-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.phytocontrol.com\/en\/news\/analysis-of-tfa-in-fresh-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Analysis of TFA in fresh water"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phytocontrol is able to analyse TFA in fresh water to support you in managing this emerging pollutant.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) is a fluorinated organic compound resulting from the breakdown of certain fluorinated gases (HFOs, HFCs) and industrial chemicals. Extremely stable and water-soluble, it gradually accumulates in aquatic environments \u2014 rivers, groundwater and drinking water \u2014 without easily breaking down.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Its growing presence is a cause for concern in the scientific community: although TFA has low volatility and low bioaccumulation potential, its <strong>persistence in the environment<\/strong> and its <strong>potential to accumulate in aquatic ecosystems<\/strong> make it an important marker of fluorinated pollution.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulation still lacking in Europe<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To date, <strong>no specific regulation<\/strong> governs the maximum concentration of TFA in water intended for human consumption, whether fresh, mineral or sparkling water.<br\/>However, TFA is increasingly being monitored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phytocontrol.com\/nos-analyses\/pfas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">as part of studies on <strong>PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>, of which it is a stable and persistent metabolite. Several countries are already considering adding TFA to their lists of substances to be monitored under environmental control programmes.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our analytical solution: accuracy, reliability and speed<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In response to this growing need for monitoring, our laboratory now offers a <strong>specific analysis of TFA<\/strong> in various types of water:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> <p><strong>Fresh water<\/strong>: limit of quantification (LOQ) of <strong>0.1 \u00b5g\/L<\/strong><\/p> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <p><strong>Mineral and carbonated water<\/strong>: LOQ of <strong>1 \u00b5g\/L<\/strong><\/p> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This performance is made possible by a <strong>direct injection LC-MS\/MS method. <\/strong>This technology enables fine, fast and selective detection of TFA, ensuring a reliable and reproducible measurement even at very low concentrations.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TFA analysis is part of a proactive approach: it enables manufacturers, water operators and environmental health stakeholders to <strong>anticipate regulatory changes<\/strong>, <strong>map the presence of TFA<\/strong> in their resources, and <strong>better understand sources of contamination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By incorporating this analysis into your monitoring programmes, you help ensure better control of emerging pollutants and the long-term protection of water resources.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need technical, regulatory or pricing information? 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