There are many PFAS, but the ones that have been made and used the most in the United States are PFOA and PFOS. While these 2 chemicals are no longer made in the US, people can still …

Apr 19, 2024 · Why is EPA designating PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances? What does the rule require? When do these requirements go into effect? Does designation require …

PFOS and PFOA are part of a larger group of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). PFASs, which are highly fluorinated aliphatic molecules, have been …

Jun 30, 2024 · PFOA exposure has been linked to adverse effects on endocrine systems and hormone levels, possibly increasing breast cancer risk. Other studies linked PFOA with liver …

PFOA or PFOS exposures via groundwater to those living near a lined or unlined surface disposal site. Due to uncertainties around PFOA and PFOS destruction when sewage sludge is …

Jan 14, 2025 · The actual risks from exposure to PFOA or PFOS will vary at farms that land-apply biosolids or at biosolids disposal sites based on the amount of PFOA or PFOS applied, as well …

Jan 14, 2021 · Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals. PFAS have been manufactured …

Dec 1, 2023 · We are pleased to announce that the results of the recent IARC Monographs evaluation of the carcinogenicity of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic …

Q: What are PFOA and PFOS? Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), previously referred to as …

Oct 3, 2024 · Basic Information about Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctyl Sulfonate (PFOS) and Other Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) including how people are exposed and …