What are PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
PFOA (“C8”)
Class of over 9,000 compounds Chemical structures with C-F bonds Extremely resistant to degradation Used in consumer products since 1950s Emerged as drinking water pollutants around 2010-2015
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