PFAS: An Emerging Concern
Sep 15th, 2020 at 9:10 am
What do non-stick coated pans, waterproof fabrics, oil-resistant food packaging, stain-resistant materials, and fire-fighting foam all have in common? They all potentially contain fluorinated compounds, and more specifically, are made with a suite of specialty chemicals called Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOAs). PFOs and PFOAs both are fluorinated organic chemicals, part of a … more »