Sep 30, 2025 · PFAS are found in water, air, fish, and soil at locations across the nation and the globe. Scientific studies have shown that exposure to some PFAS in the environment may be linked to …

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 …

Jul 22, 2025 · Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals. They've been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1940s. PFAS have been used to make: …

Sep 10, 2025 · 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.

Sep 24, 2025 · 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 …

Apr 18, 2025 · Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of chemicals (over 10,000) often called "forever chemicals" because they don't break down easily in the environment.

Acknowledgements The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and RTI International (RTI) conducted state-of-the-science research from 2022 to 2023 to develop this white paper, which …

PFAS stand for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances — a group of chemicals with properties that allow them to repel water and oil, reduce friction and resist heat. Because PFAS do not break down …

PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” have emerged as a serious environmental and public health threat due to their persistence and widespread contamination.

Jul 25, 2024 · Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of chemicals known as PFAS, have a powerful ability to repel oil and water and resist heat, making them useful in a wide range of …