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Body Burden: The Pollution in Newborns: Test Results
July 14, 2005
PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid)
PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid) was found in 2 of 10 umbilical cord blood samples from babies born in U.S. hospitals in 2004, at concentrations of 0.3 and 0.4 ng/g (wet weight, in whole blood).
Breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets. A 5-carbon version of PFOA; persistent.
| About PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid) * | |
| CAS RN | 2706-90-3 |
| Chemical Class | Perfluorochemical (PFC) |
| Chemical SubClass | Perfluorinated carboxylic acid |
| Manufacturing/ Use Status | there are no restrictions on the production/use 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 | possible breakdown product of, or manufacturing intermediate of commercial perfluorochemicals (PFCs), uses of PFCs include stain/water/oil repellent fabric protector, water/oil repellent paper coating, wiper blades, bike chain lubricant, wire and cable insulation, pharmeceutical packaging, engine oil additive, nail polish, hair curling and straightening |
| Manufacturers | 3M, Asahi, Clariant International, Daikin, DuPont, Dyneon |
* Information may include trade names, manufacturers, and products for other chemicals in the Perfluorochemical (PFC) class.
| Suspected Health Concerns for PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid) | |
| No information on health effects associated with this chemical is available in seven standard toxicity references. | |