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Recent advances in the analysis of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—A review
Science
12 May 2020 | ET&I
The existing analytical techniques are summarised (since 1985 till now) for the identification and quantification of PFAS.
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Fighting PFAS with PFAS
Science
4 May 2020 | ACS Central Sci.
A strategy for removing PFAS from water with a hydrogel that contains perfluoropolyethers was proposed.
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CFC replacements are a source of persistent organic pollution in the Arctic
News
2 May 2020 | c&en
Analysis of ice cores shows increasing levels of three short-chain PFAS linked to CFC replacement chemicals
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Replace that old carpet to shield your kids from toxins
News
29 Apr 2020 | US News
If you have kids and carpets, it might be time to redecorate. Older carpets are a major source of kids' exposure to harmful chemicals known as PFAS, researchers say.
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in paired dust and carpets from childcare centers
Science
29 Apr 2020 | Chemosphere
PFASs of emerging concern significantly contributed to children's exposure.
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Worldwide bottled water occurrence of emerging contaminants: A review of the recent scientific literature
Science
28 Apr 2020 | J. Hazard. Mater.
A review of available scientific literature concerning PFAS found in packaged water bottles.
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EPA is abandoning those suffering from toxic PFAS pollution
News
26 Apr 2020 | The Hill
A year ago, the EPA promised Congress that, after years of stalling, it would finally move forward on regulation of two notorious ‘forever chemicals,’ PFOA and PFOS. The notice that eventually appeared in the Federal Register on March 10, 2020, however, is not a regulation; it is merely a proposal to consider regulation.
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Super-Amphiphobic Coating System Incorporating Functionalized Nano-Al2O3 in Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) with Enhanced Corrosion Resistance
Science
22 Apr 2020 | Coatings
A PFAS-containing coating was developed for use to protect metal materials from corrosion.
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Food-Safe Chitosan-Zein Dual-Layer Coating for Water- and Oil-Repellant Paper Substrates
Science
22 Apr 2020 | ACS Sust. Chem. & Eng.
A PFAS-free, recyclable, and biodegradable coating was developed for paper food contact materials.
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ITRC releases PFAS technical and regulatory guidance document
News
15 Apr 2020 | Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council
The Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council published a guidance document that provides an in-depth analysis of the complex world of PFAS.
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Occurrence of per- and polyfluorinated compounds in paper and board packaging materials and migration to food simulants and foodstuffs
Science
8 Apr 2020 | Food Chemistry
The migration of PFAS increases with the fat content of some foodstuffs such as rice, cereal, and infant milk powder.
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Per- and Polyfluoralkyl substances discovered: One airport’s case study on assessing and communicating this emerging issue
Science
7 Apr 2020 | J. of Airport Man.
The response to PFAS water contamination emanating from an airport’s fire training area was analyzed for efficiency and impact on neighboring communities.
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Organic contaminants sorbed to microplastics affect marine medaka fish early life stages development
Science
7 Apr 2020 | Marin. Poll. Bull.
PFOS appeared to be more embryotoxic when spiked on microplastics than when alone in seawater.
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Reps. Kildee, Fitzpatrick Push PFAS Priorities for 2021 National Defense Authorization Act
Policy
3 Apr 2020
U.S. Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced their priorities for the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which include requiring the EPA to create drinking water standards and listing PFOA and PFOS under both the Clean Water Act and the CERCLA Act.
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[Public Comment] Proposed restriction of PFHxA, its salts and related substances
Policy
25 Mar 2020
Germany has submitted a proposal to restrict the manufacture and commerce of PFHxA and is now seeking comments from the public.