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.
What are PFAS chemicals? - Environmental Working Group
WEBThe most notorious PFAS chemicals – PFOA, the Teflon chemical, and PFOS, an ingredient in 3M’s Scotchgard – were phased out in the U.S. under pressure from the Environmental Protection Agency after revelations of their hidden hazards. (They are still permitted in items imported to this country.)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Wikipedia
WEBPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a group of synthetic organofluorine chemical compounds that have multiple fluorine atoms attached to an alkyl chain. Different organizations use different definitions for PFAS, leading to estimates of between 8,000 and 7 million chemicals within the group.
WEBThis fact sheet tells you about chemical names within the family of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their basic chemical structure. It also spells out abbreviations for common PFAS. PFAS are a family of man-made chemicals that contain carbon, fluorine, and other elements.
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
WEBReducing PFAS in Drinking Water (1MB) - In the Cincinnati area, NIEHS-funded researchers discovered high levels of a specific PFAS chemical, called perfluorooctanoate (PFOA), in young girls. This research translation story shows how they worked with local water departments to implement water filtering techniques that resulted in a 40-60% ...
PFAS Explained | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WEBOct 25, 2023 · Learn more about how we are increasing our understanding of the health risks of PFAS. Last updated on October 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 | NIOSH | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of over 9,000 synthetic chemicals 1 that have been used in industry and consumer products, worldwide, for over 70 years.
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.
Basic Information about Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances …
WEBJul 26, 2016 · What are perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and other perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)? What are PFASs used for? Where are PFASs made? How widespread are these chemicals in the environment? On a related page: What are PFCs and how do they relate to PFASs?
Understanding PFAS - What They Are, Their Impact, and What We …
WEBNov 1, 2023 · Per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a collective name for a broad class of man-made chemicals of emerging concern that have recently been in the spotlight due to potential human and environmental health risks.
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