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Class of perfluorinated chemical compounds

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PFAS: Class of perfluorinated chemical compounds
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a group of synthetic organofluorine chemical compounds that have multiple fluorine atoms attached to an alkyl chain; there are 7 million known such chemicals according to PubChem. PFAS came into use with the invention of Teflon in 1938 to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. They are now used in products including waterproof fabric such as Nylon, yoga pants, carpets, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, mobile phone screens, wall paint, furniture, adhesives, food packaging, firefighting foam, and the insulation of electrical wire. PFAS are also used by the cosmetic industry in most cosmetics and personal care products, including lipstick, eye liner, mascara, foundation, concealer, lip balm, blush, and nail polish.

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Forever chemicals: Brussels' mission to clean up Europe's water [Video]

Forever chemicals: Brussels' mission to clean up Europe's water

Forever chemicals: Brussels' mission to clean up Europe's water The European Commission plans to support water treatment to eliminate forever chemicals (PFAS), according to the European Water..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 02:03Published

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