- Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid - Wikipedia
PFOS was the key ingredient in Scotchgard, a fabric protector made by 3M, and related stain repellents The acronym "PFOS" refers to the parent sulfonic acid and to various salts of perfluorooctanesulfonate These are all colorless or white, water-soluble solids
- PFOA, PFOS, and Related PFAS Chemicals - American Cancer Society
Learn about PFOA (and similar PFAS chemicals such as PFOS) and their possible effects on cancer risk here
- PFOA vs. PFAS vs. PFOS: What’s the Difference?
The dangers of PFOS are still being studied, but the EPA identified it as possibly carcinogenic Also, PFOS have been found to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm And there appears to be a relationship between PFOS exposure in pregnant mothers and fetal health issues
- PFAS Explained | US EPA
Basic Information about Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctyl Sulfonate (PFOS) and Other Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) including how people are exposed and health effects
- Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid | C8F17SO3H | CID 74483 - PubChem
Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) can cause cancer according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts It can cause developmental toxicity according to The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- PFOS: The Main Chemical in AFFF Causing Cancers
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) is a highly toxic and persistent chemical that was widely used in firefighting foams (AFFF), stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and industrial applications for decades
- Fast Facts: PFAS in the U. S. Population | PFAS and Your . . .
The figures below show PFOA, PFOS, and PFHxS blood levels measured in different exposed populations These are compared to levels CDC measured in the general U S population in 1999-2000, 2015-2016, and 2017-2018
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