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PFAS for dinner? Study of ‘forever chemicals’ build-up in cattle points to ways to reduce risks
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16 Mar 2023 | The Conversation
PFAS, known as “forever chemicals”, have been found just about everywhere on Earth, including in toilet paper.
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Evaluating Neutral PFAS for Potential Dermal Absorption from the Gas Phase
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14 Mar 2023 | Environ Sci Technol
11 occupationally-relevant PFAS were estimated to be absorbed into the body more efficiently through dermal absorption than inhalation, suggesting that PFAS dermal absorption from the gas phase may need to be included in PFAS exposure guidelines.
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Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Incorporated into Iron Particles Promoted the Formation of Disinfection Byproducts under Drinking Water Conditions
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14 Mar 2023 | Environ Sci Technol
PFOA may interact with iron pipes to increase the formation of potentially hazardous chemicals in drinking water.
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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in toilet paper around the world
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13 Mar 2023 | The Guardian
Research finds waste flushed down toilets and sent to sewage plants probably responsible for significant source of water pollution.
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Current per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) research points to a growing threat in animals
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13 Mar 2023 | J Am Vet Med Assoc
Given the widespread PFAS exposure in livestock as well as pets, this review summarizes the current literature on PFAS in animals and discusses the implications for veterinary patients.
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Artificial turf potentially linked to cancer deaths of six Phillies ball players – report
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10 Mar 2023 | The Guardian
The lawn replacement – largely fallen out of favor in professional sports these days – contains large amounts of toxic chemicals.
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PFAS Litigation Begins ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ Turn Toward Insurers
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8 Mar 2023 | Bloomberg Law
Insurance companies say they fear that PFAS is on the cusp of becoming a major issue for the industry, with the specter of health and environmental damage claims dragging them into court battles that, until now, they’ve managed to avoid.
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PFAS Lurking in Textiles, Effects on Health Subject of New Study
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3 Mar 2023 | Bloomberg Law
A newly launched study on PFAS in textiles and firefighting gear could help manufacturers comply with new regulations and spark the redesign of consumer products, companies, attorneys, and advocates say.
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Now We Need to Worry About Harmful 'Forever Chemicals' in Our Toilet Paper Too
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2 Mar 2023 | TIME
All of that toilet paper, including major brands sold around the world, turn out to be yet another source of PFAS.
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Dangerous chemicals found in baby supplies, pet food packaging
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1 Mar 2023 | WSB-TV
Dangerous chemicals may be in your baby’s clothes and that bag of dog food.
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Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Toilet Paper and the Impact on Wastewater Systems
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1 Mar 2023 | ACS
Six PFAS were detected in toilet paper samples, and the most prevalent one, 6:2 diPAP, was estimated to contribute between 4% – 89% of 6:2 diPAP concentrations in sludge.
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Chemical Insights Research Institute, Emory University’s Rollins School Of Public Health Team To Study The Human Health Impact Of PFAS Chemical Exposure
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28 Feb 2023 | Textile World
The joint study aims to understand how this exposure occurs and the potential health consequences.
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With federal agencies still falling behind on PFAS deadlines, activists seek lawmakers’ help
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10 Feb 2023 | Waste Dive
The Environmental Working Group and Safer States say the U.S. EPA is moving too slowly on setting PFAS standards.
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PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Are Turning Up in Menstrual Products. Here's What You Need to Know
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9 Feb 2023 | TIME
But it’s the presence of the chemicals in menstrual products that is causing the most stir of late, not least because of the close contact the items make to women’s bodies and the fact that so many of them are advertised as “natural” or “organic.”
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EU floats plan that would ban virtually every PFAS currently on the market
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9 Feb 2023 | Chemistry World
The five countries want to essentially ban the entire class of more than 10,000 chemicals in a single stroke, including their production, use, and sale, and the impact would be significant.