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The hunt is on for GenX chemicals in people
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12 Apr 2019 | Chemical & Engineering News
On a chilly day in November 2017, Beth Markesino sat in the county health department. She pushed up the sleeve of her sweater and extended her arm. A medical technician drew her blood. During her visit to the facility, Markesino spotted several people she knew and said hi…
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Gas-Phase Detection of Fluorotelomer Alcohols and Other Oxygenated Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances by Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry
Science
11 Apr 2019 | Environ Sci Technol Lett
U.S. EPA researchers developed a new technique that allows for real-time measurement of airborne PFAS.
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New Jersey is making companies pay for toxic contamination — Shining a new light on a little-known offender
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2 Apr 2019 | The Intercept
New Jersey laid financial responsibility for dealing with PFAS contamination squarely at the feet of the chemical companies responsible for it. The state’s Department of Environmental Protection issued a directive on Monday ordering five companies to pay the costs of dealing with the toxic chemicals that have been associated with numerous health…
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Imports of used PFAS into US scrutinized
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15 Mar 2019 | Chemical & Engineering News
To meet demands for nonstick-pan coatings and fuel-cell components, Chemours depends on a fluorinated chemical called GenX. This compound helps building-block materials link together into tough, resistant plastics and industrial membranes. During the process of making these materials, GenX, an ammonium salt, ends up in water and hydrolyzes into…