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SCAT GreenLine: PFAS-free solvent safety for a more sustainable laboratory
5 de October de 2026Sustainability in the laboratory is no longer just a trend; it is also becoming a technical, regulatory and reputational necessity. In this context, PFAS-free solvents are an option of interest for laboratories looking to reduce the use of fluorinated materials and minimise potential sources of contamination.
SCAT Europe’s GreenLine range offers a solution for safe solvent management in HPLC through Safety Caps designed with PFAS-free and fluorine-free materials. By reducing exposure to vapours, they help ensure laboratory safety and prevent background contamination.
Why use PFAS-free products in the laboratory?
PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals”, are subject to increasing scrutiny due to their persistence in the environment. In the laboratory, the presence of these compounds can also become a problem when the PFAS from the accessories interfere with the PFAS analysis results of the sample, particularly when PFAS are analysed at very low levels.
For this reason, it is important to control not only the sample, but also the materials, reagents and solvents used during the analysis. Sources of contamination can introduce PFAS or fluorinated compounds into the process and affect the reliability of results. In fact, recommendations for PFAS analysis call for the use of equipment and materials that do not contain PFAS whenever possible.
In many laboratories, materials such as PTFE have traditionally been used for their chemical resistance, but regulatory developments and environmental concerns are driving the search for fluorine-free solutions that maintain performance without compromising safety.
GreenLine: a PEEK-based alternative
SCAT GreenLine replaces fluorinated materials with PEEK, an engineering plastic known for its chemical and thermal resistance. This range of Safety Caps features a core made of polyether ether ketone (PEEK), together with connectors made of PE instead of PFA. This combination provides a system designed to minimise the presence of fluorinated materials in the solvent pathway for PFAS analysis.
For laboratories working with LC-MS/MS, controlling these potential sources of contamination is especially important, as even small amounts of contaminants can affect highly sensitive analyses. Scharlab also offers high-purity solvents for PFAS analysis, developed and packaged to minimise the presence of these compounds.
Laboratory safety: a closed system from the start
One of the main objectives of Safety Caps is to prevent solvent vapours from being released into the laboratory environment. By creating a closed system for solvent extraction and supply, GreenLine caps help reduce personnel exposure to volatile organic compounds, improve working conditions and contribute to protecting the integrity of HPLC analyses.
Compatibility and easy transition
One of GreenLine’s most relevant advantages is its practical approach: it is designed as a direct replacement for existing SCAT Safety Caps. This makes the transition to PFAS-free solutions easier, without redesigning processes, changing work routines or making unnecessary investments in completely new systems.
What are the benefits of GreenLine Safety Caps for PFAS analysis?
GreenLine Safety Caps offer several benefits for laboratories working with HPLC and PFAS analysis:
Yes. GreenLine Safety Caps are designed without PFAS or fluorine. This helps anticipate future regulatory restrictions, reduces the environmental impact associated with fluorinated materials and minimises potential interference during PFAS analysis.
The core of GreenLine Safety Caps is made of PEEK, a high-performance material offering high chemical and thermal resistance, making it suitable for demanding analytical environments.
GreenLine Safety Caps help minimise solvent evaporation and personnel exposure to potentially hazardous vapours. Their design makes it possible to maintain a closed system for solvent extraction and supply.
By eliminating fluorinated components such as PTFE and PFA connectors, the risk of fluorine contamination is minimised. This helps reduce potential interference and supports more reliable analytical results.
Yes. Their 1:1 compatibility allows existing caps to be replaced easily, maintaining the modular logic of the SCAT system and facilitating the transition to a PFAS-free solution.
Sustainability in the laboratory: a practical application
Laboratory sustainability does not depend solely on choosing a particular material. It also involves improving the way solvents are handled, stored and managed.
In this respect, closed systems, durable designs and the ability to adapt existing equipment can help reduce material consumption and avoid unnecessary replacements. GreenLine combines these principles with the use of PFAS-free materials to provide a solution geared towards a safer and more sustainable laboratory.
A future-ready approach
For laboratories working with HPLC, adopting solutions such as GreenLine can be a practical way to move towards more sustainable operations without compromising safety or performance. The combination of a closed design, PFAS-free materials and compatibility with existing systems makes this range a practical response to today’s challenges in compliance, occupational health and environmental protection.
Moving towards PFAS-free solvent management
SCAT GreenLine offers a practical solution for moving towards PFAS-free solvent management, combining fluorine-free materials, closed systems and greater laboratory safety. It is particularly relevant for laboratories looking to reduce potential sources of contamination and work more safely and sustainably.
