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Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in North Carolina homes: results from the indoor PFAS assessment (IPA) campaign
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11 Nov 2024 | Environ Sci Process Impacts
Inhalation was the primary non-dietary indoor PFAS exposure for adults, while children are more exposed via ingestion of dust and hand-to-mouth behavior, with neutral PFAS being the dominant contributor.
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Milliken & Company Introduces Milliken Assure™, a Non-PFAS Moisture Barrier for Use in Firefighter Turnout Gear
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4 Nov 2024 | Firehouse
Global diversified manufacturing leader Milliken & Company today announced the launch of Milliken Assure™, North America’s first non-PFAS, non-halogenated, flame-resistant moisture barrier for firefighter turnout gear.
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AG sues St. Joseph Co. paper comany for PFAS contamination
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1 Nov 2024 | Wood TV
The state is suing a St. Joseph County paper company for alleged PFAS contamination into the environment, according to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.
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The Global Threat from the Irreversible Accumulation of Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA)
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30 Oct 2024 | Environ Sci Technol
Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) is a highly persistent and widespread pollutant found in various environmental media; its increasing concentrations—driven by both direct emissions and transformation from other PFAS—pose potential irreversible risks to ecosystems and human health, highlighting the need for urgent global action to reduce emissions.
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E-waste in the environment: Unveiling the sources, carcinogenic links, and sustainable management strategies
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25 Oct 2024 | Toxicology
PFAS, present in e-waste, can leach into the environment when improperly disposed of, posing serious health risks by accumulating in human tissues, disrupting cellular functions, and contributing to cancer development, which underscores the importance of proper e-waste recycling and disposal practices.
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Trends in NHANES Biomonitored Exposures in California and the United States following Enactment of California’s Proposition 65
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21 Oct 2024 | EHP
California's Proposition 65 aimed to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals like PFAS, but despite overall declines in these substances nationwide, it's uncertain if the law directly drove the reductions, as broader regulations and public awareness may have played significant roles.
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The scale of the problem of replacing ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS
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10 Oct 2024 | Chemistry World
Nearly 15,000 substances are thought to belong to the family of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have been linked to a range of environmental and health problems.
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Partitioning of Neutral PFAS in Homes and Release to the Outdoor Environment: Results from the IPA Campaign
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10 Oct 2024 | Indoor Environments
A study measuring neutral PFAS in 11 North Carolina homes found that (fluorotelomer alcohols) FTOHs dominate in dust, HAC filter, and dryer lint samples, while perfluorooctane sulfonamidoethanols (FOSEs) are most prevalent in airborne particles.
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How Can I Get ‘Forever Chemicals’ Out of My Life?
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7 Oct 2024 | The New York Times
They’re almost everywhere. And they’re bad. But there are some things you can do to avoid them.
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The Makers of Carefree Pantyliners Are Being Sued Over the Presence of PFAS
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3 Oct 2024 | Green Matters
Folks who use Carefree pantyliners will want to take notice after it was revealed that its parent company, Connecticut-based Edgewell Personal Care Co., is being sued over an alleged failure to alert customers that their products contain toxic forever chemicals, better known as PFAS.
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Indoor air concentrations of PM2.5 quartz fiber filter-collected ionic PFAS and emissions to outdoor air: findings from the IPA campaign
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1 Oct 2024 | Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts.
PFAS levels in residential indoor particulate matter were more than three times higher than nearby outdoor concentrations and an order of magnitude higher than remote background concentrations, suggesting that emissions from homes could be important contributors to PFBA, PFOA, and PFOS emissions in populated areas far from major point sources.
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‘Forever chemicals’ are being found everywhere. What about in Tacoma’s TAGRO fertilizer?
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30 Sep 2024 | The News Tribune
Here’s where Tacoma’s story takes a turn for the better. The city’s water supply is virtually PFAS-free. That’s because the city gets the bulk of its water from the Green River watershed.
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Minnesota PFAS regulation said to be the strictest
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27 Sep 2024 | Great Lakes Now
Known as Amara’s Law, starting January 1, 2025 residents won’t be able to sell or distribute products with intentionally added PFAS from cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, juvenile products, menstruation products, textile furnishing, ski wax, upholstered furniture, cleaning products, or carpets and rugs.
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Why PFAS-Free O-Rings Are the Future of Aerospace and Automotive Engineering
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24 Sep 2024 | Advanced EMC Technologies
Traditionally, O-Rings made with PFAS have been used for their exceptional durability and resistance to heat, chemicals, and pressure. However, growing environmental concerns over PFAS have led to a push for more sustainable, PFAS-free alternatives.
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Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in floor dust from different indoor environments in Australia: Levels, variation, and human exposure risks
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19 Sep 2024 | Chemosphere
Human exposure to PFAS through dust varies across indoor environments, with higher concentrations found in offices compared to houses and public transport vehicles.