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pfba (perfluorobutyric acid)

In the chemical family: Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)

Breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets. A 4-carbon version of PFOA; persistent.

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Health Effects related to pfba (perfluorobutyric acid): 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 pfba (perfluorobutyric acid):

  • 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, pfosa (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid), pfhxa (perfluorohexanoic acid), pfhxs (perfluorohexansulfonate), pfna (perfluorononanoic acid), Teflon - PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) , pfos (perfluorooctanesulfonate), pfpea (perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid), pfta (perfluorotetradecanoic acid), view all...