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pfosaa

In the chemical family: Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)

In Scotchgard prior to 2000 - part of the 'PFOS chemistry' phased out of use by 3M in 2000 over health concerns; metabolized into PFOS by the body.

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Health Effects related to pfosaa: 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 pfosaa:

  • 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, pfba (perfluorobutyric acid), pfosa (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid), pfpea (perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid), pfta (perfluorotetradecanoic acid), pfbs (perfluorobutane sulfonate), pfuna (perfluoroundecanoic acid), pfda (perfluorodecanoic acid), pfdoa (perfluorododecanoic acid), pfhpa (perfluoroheptanoic acid), view all...