PFAS Explained | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WEBOct 25, 2023 · Basic Information about Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctyl Sulfonate (PFOS) and Other Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) including how people are exposed and health effects.
PFAS: What to Know About These ‘Forever Chemicals’ - WebMD
WEBMay 8, 2024 · PFAS stands for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of chemicals that have properties that allow them to repel water, dirt, and oil. You may know them by an older term “PFCs,”...
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Wikipedia
WEBPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS [1] or PFASs [2]) are a group of synthetic organofluorine chemical compounds that have multiple fluorine atoms attached to an alkyl chain; there are 7 million such chemicals according to PubChem. [3]
PFAS 'forever chemicals' are everywhere. Here's what you should …
WEBJun 22, 2022 · PFAS are all around us, so how do we navigate a world filled with harmful chemicals? We speak to an expert who guides us through what PFAS are, why they're a problem, and what can be done...
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - ECHA
WEBMar 13, 2024 · Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of thousands of synthetic chemicals that are used throughout society. However, they are increasingly detected as environmental pollutants and some are linked to …
Basic Information on PFAS | US EPA
WEBJan 14, 2021 · Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been in use since the 1940s, and are (or have been) found in many consumer products like cookware, food packaging, and stain repellants.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) | US EPA
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Basic information about PFOA, PFOS and other PFAS/PFCs; how people are exposed; health effects; laws and regs that apply; and what EPA and states are doing to reduce exposures.
Our Current Understanding of the Human Health and …
WEBMay 16, 2024 · Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS), for example, are two of the most widely used and studied chemicals in the PFAS group. PFOA and PFOS have been replaced in the United States with other PFAS in recent years.
PFAS chemicals overview | ATSDR - Agency for Toxic Substances …
WEBPFAS are man-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1940s. They have been used to make nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain resistant fabrics and carpets, some cosmetics, some firefighting foams, and products that resist grease, water, and oil.
PFAS: Chemicals that are everywhere and could affect your health …
WEBSep 9, 2024 · CNN: What exactly are PFAS chemicals? Dr. Carmen Marsit: PFAS are a class of about 15,000 human-made chemicals that contain fluorine groups, which give them special properties.