PFAS Chemical Lists and Tiered Testing Methods Descriptions
WEBNov 16, 2023 · EPA and NIH researchers are working together to use new chemical testing approach methods to test 150 PFAS chemicals. The testing will quickly generate toxicity, toxicokinetic and other types of data to help inform decisions made about the potential health effects of PFAS.
PFAS | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WEBAug 15, 2024 · The TRI chemical list for reporting year 2022 includes 180 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Each year, the TRI Program reviews newly available information and adds PFAS to the TRI chemical list if they meet certain criteria.
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.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - ECHA
WEBSep 26, 2023 · 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 negative effects on human health.
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.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) | FDA
WEBApr 29, 2024 · Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemicals that resist grease, oil, water, and heat. They were first used in the 1940’s and are now in hundreds of products including stain-...
Basic Information on PFAS | US EPA
WEBJan 14, 2021 · The most-studied PFAS chemicals are PFOA and PFOS. Studies indicate that PFOA and PFOS can cause reproductive and developmental, liver and kidney, and immunological effects in laboratory animals. Both chemicals have caused tumors in …
Fact Sheets – PFAS — Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
WEBPFAS — Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. HOME. PFAS Fact Sheets. This page includes links for the ITRC PFAS fact sheets. The fact sheets are available as PDF files. Several tables of supporting information are published separately so that they can be updated periodically by ITRC.
Interactive Map: PFAS Contamination Crisis: New Data Show …
WEBUpdate: August 9, 2024: The Environmental Protection Agency has released the fifth round of public water system quarterly testing data for the toxic fluorinated “ forever chemicals ” known as PFAS, as required by its Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, or …
Here’s a List of Products with PFAS (& How to Avoid Them)
WEBAug 14, 2024 · PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used in numerous industries around the globe since the 1940s. They are favored for their resistance to water, oil, temperature, and chemical reactions, making them a useful ingredient in a variety of consumer and industrial applications.
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