PFAS, the “forever chemicals,” explained by a chemist | Vox
WEBAug 25, 2022 · Known colloquially as “forever chemicals,” PFAS — short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — are a large group of chemicals that make certain products nonstick or stain resistant. Research...
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Wikipedia
WEBDefinition. Skeletal structure of PFOS, an effective, persistent and bioaccumulative fluorosurfactant. Space filling model of PFOS. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are defined as a group of synthetic organofluorine chemical compounds that have multiple fluorine atoms attached to an alkyl chain.
PFAS – the ‘Forever Chemicals’ - CHEM Trust
WEBPFAS (Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances), also known as the Forever Chemicals, are a large chemical family of over 10,000 highly persistent chemicals that don’t occur in nature.
Finding PFAS Wherever They’re Hiding | NIST - National Institute …
WEBMar 28, 2024 · The database contains 132 structures, including many of the most commonly found PFAS compounds and fragments, making it one of the largest public databases of PFAS masses. And there are plans to add more, including by allowing outside researchers to add their own data.
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.
What exactly are ‘forever chemicals’ – and can we move beyond …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · The term “forever chemicals” refers to an expansive group of chemical compounds with an evolving definition. They are used in a range of everyday products, such as makeup, cookware and...
New NIST Database of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Will Help Scientists …
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of long-lasting environmental pollutants, some of which may be linked to serious health effects. There are thousands of different PFAS, but scientists can only reliably identify the chemical structures of a few hundred of them.
The EPA Finally Plans to Regulate Toxic, Widespread 'Forever Chemicals'
WEBDec 1, 2021 · PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are human-made compounds that persist in the environment and human body. Decades of research have linked PFAS to health issues like cancers, liver and thyroid diseases, prenatal and development issues, and immunosuppression.
Six Things to Know About ‘Forever Chemicals’ - The New York Times
WEBApr 10, 2024 · The Proliferation of ‘Forever Chemicals’ PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are hazardous compounds that pose a global threat to human health.
The race to destroy PFAS, the forever chemicals
WEBOct 26, 2023 · PFAS stands for “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,” a family of upwards of 15,000 or more human-made and incredibly durable chemical compounds that have been used in countless industrial and...
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