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PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonate)
PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonate) was found in 10 of 10 umbilical cord blood samples from babies born in U.S. hospitals in 2004, at concentrations ranging from 1.6 to 5.8 ng/g (wet weight, in whole blood). It was also found in 3 of 3 adult blood samples, at concentrations ranging from 3.6 to 16.2 ng/g (wet weight, in whole blood).
Active ingredient in Scotchgard prior to 2000. Phase out forced by EPA because concentrations in human blood close to levels that harm lab animals.
| About PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonate) * |
| CAS RN | 307-35-7 | | Chemical Class | Perfluorochemical (PFC) | | Chemical SubClass | Perfluorinated sulfonate | | Manufacturing/ Use Status | use/production has been voluntarily discontinued in the U.S. |
| Trade and product names | Algoflon, Centennial Cloth, Clear-Shield, DWR, Dyneon, Excel, Extragard DN 100-1, Extreme Superpruf, Fiber Shield, Forafac, GapShield, MysticMaid Corazza, Polyflon, Scotchguard, Silverstone, Stain-Guard, Staindefender, Stainmaster, SurfTechs 4300, SurfTechs 4301, SurfTechs 4302, Teflon, Zepel, Zonyl | | Chemical functions | surfactant with stain, oil, and water resistance properties | | May be found in the following types of products | bike chain lubricant, computer chip coating, engine oil additive, flame retardant, hair curling and straightening products, nail polish, pharmaceutical packaging, stain/water/oil repellent fabric protector, water/oil repellent paper coating, windshield wiper blades, wire and cable insulation | | Uses | active ingredient in 3M's Scotchgard products prior to 2001. Possible breakdown product of, or manufacturing intermediate perfluoroproducts. Uses of perfluorocompounds include stain/water/oil repellent fabric protector, water/oil repellent paper coating, | | Manufacturers | 3M |
* Information may include trade names, manufacturers, and products for other chemicals in the Perfluorochemical (PFC) class.
| Priority Health Concerns for PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonate) |
| Health Concern or Target Organ | Weight of Evidence |
| Cardiovascular System Or Blood | Probable Effects | | Cancer | Probable Effects |
References for Health Effects
| Suspected Health Concerns for PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonate) |
| Stomach Or Intestines, Hormone System, Birth Defects / Developmental Delays, Female Reproductive System, Kidney, Reproductive System, Immune System |
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