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pfoa (perfluorooctanoic acid)

In the chemical family: Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)

Used to make Teflon pan coatings; breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings. Likely human carcinogen. Found in most people. Being phased out of some products.

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Health Effects related to pfoa (perfluorooctanoic acid): Birth or developmental effects, Brain and nervous system, Cancer, Immune system (including sensitization and allergies), Persistent and bioaccumulative

Routes of Exposure related to pfoa (perfluorooctanoic acid):

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

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