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Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) Plasma Treatment of Medical Grade Poly(methyl methacrylate)
Science
13 Feb 2020 | Coatings
A PFAS coating was applied to an optical device which is laid directly on the eyeball to increase device longevity.
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The effect of weathering on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) from durable water repellent (DWR) clothing
Science
12 Feb 2020 | Chemosphere
Weathering of outdoor clothing can result in an 5-100 fold increase in the varieties of PFAS present.
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Fluoropolymer Nanoparticles Prepared Using Trifluoropropene Telomer Based Fluorosurfactants
Science
11 Feb 2020 | Langmuir
A novel PFAS was developed as an "environmentally friendly alternative" to PFOA.
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[Discussion] Be cautious applying carbon-fluorine bonds in drug delivery
Science
4 Feb 2020 | Chemosphere
Researchers discuss the essentiality and safety of using PFAS in medicines.
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The Toxicology Forum: 44th Annual Winter Meeting
Science
3 Feb 2020
During the Toxicology Forum on Monday, January 27, 2020, a session focused on the new methodologies in risk characterization of PFAS as well as challenges and opportunities in PFAS research.
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Movie Review: In "Dark Waters,” Experience the Emotional Toll of an Attorney Fighting for Truth
News
3 Feb 2020 | Ohio State Bar Assocation
The science is certain on the dangers of PFOA, as revealed by Bilott’s work — and we’re just starting to recognize the risks of a thousand similar chemicals.
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[Public comment] Washington State Draft Report to the Legislature: Safer Products
Policy
29 Jan 2020
The draft report to be submitted to the legislature by June 1, 2020 identifies carpet and aftermarket carpet treatments containing PFAS among the priority products. A webinar is scheduled for February 19, 2020. Comment period ends on March 2, 2020.
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EPA adds 160 PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory
News
23 Jan 2020 | C&EN
US businesses that emit any of 160 types of PFAS to air, water, or land will have to report those releases to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Immunotoxicity and allergenic potential induced by topical application of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in a murine model.
Science
16 Jan 2020 | Food Chem. Toxicol.
PFOA was found to be toxic to the immune system through skin exposure.
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The emerging PFOS alternative OBS exposure induced gut microbiota dysbiosis and hepatic metabolism disorder in adult zebrafish.
Science
16 Jan 2020 | Comp. Biochem. Physiol. C Toxicol. Pharmacol.
The PFAS alternative, sodium ρ-perfluorous nonenoxybenzene sulfonate, was found to change gut bacteria levels and negatively impact metabolism.
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Highly fluorinated chemicals in functional textiles can be replaced by re-evaluating liquid repellency and end-user requirements
Science
15 Jan 2020 | J. Cleaner Prod.
The best non-fluorinated DWRs have water repellency as good as fluorinated polymers in textiles.
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Broad-ranging PFAS chemicals bill on House floor next week
News
3 Jan 2020 | Bloomberg Environment
The House expects to begin considering a bill that would push the EPA to create nationwide protective measures against PFAS, and could vote on passage Jan. 10, according to an aide to House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.)
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Food Safety Concerns: Crop Breeding as a Potential Strategy to Address Issues Associated with the Recently Lowered Reference Doses for Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Perfluorooctane sulfonate
Science
26 Dec 2019 | J Agric Food Chem.
A review of agricultural crops that are not prone to accumulate PFOA and PFOS, including their specific identification and traits, to help decrease PFAS levels in humans.
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Ten Questions Concerning the Implications of Carpet on Indoor Chemistry and Microbiology
Science
26 Dec 2019 | Build. and Envi.
Carpets can act as reservoirs for uptake and re-emission of chemical and biological agents, such as PFAS.
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Topic of Cancer: How PFAS threaten our water
News
10 Dec 2019 | Capital & Main
What’s more, while the persistent and mobile nature of PFAS chemicals means that no neighborhood is safe from contamination, smaller water systems—particularly those serving disadvantaged communities—face an uphill task in tackling the problem due to the higher probability of aging infrastructure and limited resources, as compared to larger utilities.