- PFAS - Wikipedia
Per- 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
- PFAS Explained | US EPA
EPA is committed to providing meaningful, understandable, and actionable information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – known as PFAS – to the American public
- Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large, complex group of synthetic chemicals that have been used in consumer products around the world since about the 1950s
- PFAS: What to Know About These ‘Forever Chemicals’ - WebMD
What Are PFAS? PFAS stands for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of chemicals that have properties that allow them to repel water, dirt, and oil
- What are PFAS? - NASF
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals characterized by a strong bond between fluorine and carbon Because of this strong bond, PFAS provide resilience and durability
- PFAS - Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Public . . .
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals found in many products, such as clothing, carpets, fabrics for furniture, adhesives, paper packaging for food, and heat-resistant non-stick cookware
- Understanding PFAS - What They Are, Their Impact, and What We . . .
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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