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"Where's The PFAS?" EPA Expands Search For PFAS In The Marketplace
Policy
23 Jun 2021
As proposed, the Proposed PFAS Rule will require a significant data-gathering effort and expand the number of parties who must report information about PFAS to EPA.
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Distribution Characteristics of Per- and Polyuoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in Human Urines of Acrylic Fiber Plant and Chemical Plant
Science
22 Jun 2021 | Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res.
Short-chain PFAS (PFBA and PFBS) were becoming dominant for human exposure, especially occupational workers.
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PFAS In Cosmetics: Financial and Insurance Companies On Notice
News
21 Jun 2021 | National Law Review
Cosmetics manufacturers and suppliers must take action now, if they have not already, to determine the scope of potential PFAS liability issues, spanning the gamut from environmental pollution to products liability / personal injury issues.
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Collins, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Ban PFAS Chemicals in Cosmetics
Policy
16 Jun 2021
U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the No PFAS in Cosmetics Act, which would ban the inclusion of PFAS chemicals in cosmetics products, such as make-up, moisturizer, and perfume.
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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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Exploring the integrity of targeted PFASs in extracted wastewater samples during transport and storage stages
Science
16 Jun 2021 | Chemosphere
The integrity of PFAS containing environmental samples during shipping and handling was evaluated.
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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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[Op-Ed] Cosmetic chemicals need a makeover
News
15 Jun 2021 | The Hill
Every morning millions of people — primarily women — start their day with makeup. In doing so, they may be slathering Teflon and other harmful “forever chemicals” all over their faces.
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Alarming new study finds toxic 'forever chemicals' in famous makeup brands
News
15 Jun 2021 | The Hill
Every morning millions of people — primarily women — start their day with makeup. In doing so, they may be slathering Teflon and other harmful “forever chemicals” all over their faces.
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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ widespread in top makeup brands, study finds
News
15 Jun 2021 | The Guardian
The study found fluorine was often present in products advertised as “wear-resistant”, “long-lasting” and “waterproof”.
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Fluorinated Compounds in North American Cosmetics
Science
15 Jun 2021 | ES&T L
PFAS were found in a variety of cosmetics where PFAS was generally not listed on the ingredient label.
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Legislators reconsider bill to restrict PFAS-containing products within US military
Policy
9 Jun 2021
The PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act looks to bar the military’s purchase or sale of a broad range of consumer goods containing PFAS.
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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
Science
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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Detection of ultrashort-chain and other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in U.S. bottled water
Science
2 Jun 2021 | Water Research
Ultrashort-chain perfluoropropanoic acid (PFPrA) comprised 42% of PFAS mass.
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Assessment of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in dogs by fur analysis
Science
2 Jun 2021 | Environ Pollut
Six PFAS were detected in canine fur with PFOA and PFBuA at the highest levels.