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pfbs (perfluorobutane sulfonate)

In the chemical family: Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)

An active ingredient in 3M's new Scotchgard (old formulation was phased out in 2000 over health concerns). Persistent. Structurally similar to PFOS.

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Health Effects related to pfbs (perfluorobutane sulfonate): Biochemical or cellular level changes, Birth or developmental effects, Brain and nervous system, Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistent and bioaccumulative, Reproduction and fertility

Routes of Exposure related to pfbs (perfluorobutane sulfonate):

  • Consumer products: carpets, clothing
  • Environment: industrial water pollution, rain
  • Food: food packaging, popcorn
  • Found in people
  • Miscellaneous: manufacturing, occupational
  • Water: sewage sludge, tap water

More chemicals in Perfluorochemicals (PFCs): pfhs, pfosaa, pfba (perfluorobutyric acid), pfosa (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid), pfhxs (perfluorohexansulfonate), pfna (perfluorononanoic acid), Teflon - PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) , pfos (perfluorooctanesulfonate), pfpea (perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid), pfta (perfluorotetradecanoic acid), view all...