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Detecting PFAS is the First Step to Removing Them — From Water, Soil, and Packaging

Understanding where PFAS are hiding is essential to stopping their spread.

PureTrace Labs is advancing next-generation detection to make that possible.

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Who Can Benefit From PureTrace Lab’s Technology

Homeowners & Home Inspectors

Fast PFAS screening helps identify risks early—enabling quick action to protect families and property.

Municipalities & Environmental Groups

High-throughput triage allows mapping of contamination hotspots and guides confirmatory lab testing—supporting faster public response.

Industry & Packaging Teams

Rapid R&D and QA screening enables safer product innovation and faster go-to-market decisions before formal compliance testing.

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From Sample to Science: How PureTrace Labs Delivers Results

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Partner with Us

PureTrace Labs is actively seeking demonstration partners—municipalities, environmental engineers, and research organizations—interested in validating our rapid PFAS screening technology in real-world settings.

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PureTrace Labs Next Generation PFAS Detection Technology

Developed by Dr. Hao Chen at NJIT, an R1 research university, which is at the forefront of PFAS research. PureTrace uses a novel implementation of Paper Spray MS (PS-MS) and Desalting Paper Spray MS (DPS-MS) for rapid PFAS screening across water, soil, and packaging.

  • Rapid Results: Current testing methodologies require labor-intensive sample preparation, and as a result, labs can take up to 21 days for results. PureTrace Labs can test in under 3 minutes, providing you with results in as little as 48 hours.

  • Broad screening: Detects the presence of thousands of PFAS, not just a short target list.

  • Parts-per-trillion screening capability: One of the most sensitive PFAS tests on the market.

  • Lower cost per screen: Minimal sample prep means fewer consumables and less labor.

  • Small samples, simple collection: A few drops of water, milligrams of soil, or small packaging cutouts.

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