Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Perfluoroalkyl Substances
Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) or perfluorochemicals (PFCs) are the most widespread and persistent manmade chemicals on earth. Common products that contain PFASs are Teflon pans, non-stick cookware, rain/waterproof jackets (like Gore-Tex), fire-fighting foams, food packaging, carpets, and furnit...
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Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) or perfluorochemicals (PFCs) are the most widespread and persistent manmade chemicals on earth. Common products that contain PFASs are Teflon pans, non-stick cookware, rain/waterproof jackets (like Gore-Tex), fire-fighting foams, food packaging, carpets, and furniture fabrics. PFASs stay in the environment for a long period of time, which means they can accumulate in organisms to levels that cause harmful effects. This 6-page fact sheet discusses the occurrence, use, exposure, and potential harmful effects of PFASs to humans and the environment, and suggests ways to reduce your exposure to PFSAs. Written by Ignacio A. Rodriguez-Jorquera and Gurpal S. Toor, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, March 2015. (Photos: Thinkstock.com)
SL418/SS631: Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Perfluoroalkyl Substances (ufl.edu)
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| spelling | doaj-art-76d2cb8403c8408bb0688063bbf7ab1e2025-02-08T05:59:17ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092015-05-0120153Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Perfluoroalkyl SubstancesIgnacio A. Rodriguez-Jorquera0Gurpal S. Toor1University of FloridaUniversity of Florida Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) or perfluorochemicals (PFCs) are the most widespread and persistent manmade chemicals on earth. Common products that contain PFASs are Teflon pans, non-stick cookware, rain/waterproof jackets (like Gore-Tex), fire-fighting foams, food packaging, carpets, and furniture fabrics. PFASs stay in the environment for a long period of time, which means they can accumulate in organisms to levels that cause harmful effects. This 6-page fact sheet discusses the occurrence, use, exposure, and potential harmful effects of PFASs to humans and the environment, and suggests ways to reduce your exposure to PFSAs. Written by Ignacio A. Rodriguez-Jorquera and Gurpal S. Toor, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, March 2015. (Photos: Thinkstock.com) SL418/SS631: Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Perfluoroalkyl Substances (ufl.edu) https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/129018Contaminants in the Urban Environment seriesPerfluoroalkyl sustancesSS631 |
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