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Toxicity Threshold of Perfluorocarbon Liquids for Intraocular Use: Dose-Response Assessment of In Vitro Cytotoxicity of Possible Contaminants
Science
29 Jun 2021 | Transl Vis Sci Technol
An ISO standard was found to be a sensible and fast method for reliable detection of cytotoxicity in perfluorocarbon liquids to guarantee maximal safety for the patients.
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Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a contaminant of emerging concern in surface water: A transboundary review of their occurrences and toxicity effects
Science
29 Jun 2021 | J Hazard Mater
Direct discharge and atmospheric deposition were identified as primary sources of PFAS in surface water and cryosphere, respectively.
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Distribution, partitioning behavior and potential source of legacy and alternative per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in water and sediments from a subtropical Gulf, South China Sea
Science
23 Jun 2021 | Environ. Res.
PFOA was the most abundant PFAS in water, while PFASs in sediment were dominated by PFOS.
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[Press Release] PFAS Action Act clears Key House committee
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23 Jun 2021 | EWG
The legislation would create a national drinking water standard for select PFAS chemicals, designate PFAS as hazardous substances, limit industrial discharges and provide $200 million annually to assist water utilities and wastewater treatment facilities.
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Foam containing ‘forever chemicals’ used against plant fire
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17 Jun 2021 | AP News
3,200 gallons of PFAS foam have been used at the Chemtool Inc. factory near Rockton, IL.
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Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a contaminant of emerging concern in surface water: A transboundary review of their occurrences and toxicity effects
Science
16 Jun 2021 | J. Hazard. Mater.
Global shift in use of PFAS was observed from western to eastern parts of the world.
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[Press Release] PFAS Action Act clears House energy committee
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16 Jun 2021 | EWG
The legislation would create a national drinking water standard for select PFAS chemicals, designate PFAS as hazardous substances, limit industrial discharges and provide $200 million annually to assist water utilities and wastewater treatment facilities.
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Trends in environmental chemical concentrations in the Canadian population: Biomonitoring data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey 2007-2017
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16 Jun 2021 | Environ Int
Concentrations of PFOA and PFOS decreased over a ten-year period in the Canadian population.
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Toxicity Threshold of Perfluorocarbon Liquids for Intraocular Use: Dose–Response Assessment of In Vitro Cytotoxicity of Possible Contaminants
Science
16 Jun 2021 | Transl Vis Sci Technol.
The in vitro cytotoxicity of several impurities of PFAS was associated with serious adverse incidents in retinal surgery patients.
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Serum levels of perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid in pregnant women: Maternal predictors and associations with birth outcomes in the PIPA Project
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16 Jun 2021 | J Obstet Gynaecol Res
Age, fish consumption, passive smoking, and the number of rooms in the house were predictors of maternal PFAS levels.
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Differential susceptibility of rat primary neurons and neural stem cells to PFOS and PFOA toxicity
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16 Jun 2021 | Toxicol Lett
The PFAS-induced alterations in neurons observed in rodents may also impact development and brain disease.
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Legacy and emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in sediments from the East China Sea and the Yellow Sea: Occurrence, source apportionment and environmental risk assessment
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9 Jun 2021 | Chemosphere
PFOA was predominant and HFPO-DA concentration was comparable to PFOS with PBSA and HFPO-DA found for the first time in sediment.
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Determination of perfluorooctane sulphonate and perfluorooctanoic acid in seafood and water from Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate area, Thailand
Science
9 Jun 2021 | Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess
PFOS levels exceeded the total tolerable weekly intake value for PFAS mixtures in a Thai population.
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Associations of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and PFAS mixtures with adipokines in midlife women
Science
9 Jun 2021 | Int J Hyg Environ Health
Some PFAS may alter circulating levels of leptin, affecting the ‘hunger’ sensation.
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NMED investigates size of PFAS plumes
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7 Jun 2021 | NM Political Report
The investigation will look into where public and private water sources could be contaminated and how wildlife may be impacted by the chemicals in Curry and Roosevelt counties, New Mexico.