PFCS IN AMERICA
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Banned Chemicals
Exposure
Production or importation of PFOS-based firefighting foams has
People can be exposed to PFCs through food, drinking
already been banned in the US,
water, and/or biodegradation of consumer products.
Canada, the EU, Australia, and Japan.
PFCs are readily absorbed by the body and once ingested they may persist in the body for long periods of time.
Where did PFC Emissions come from?
Where are PFCs found?
PFCs do not occur naturally in the environment. They
• Foams used to fight fires
have been manufactured for more than 50 years. PFOS
• Furniture and carpets treated for stain resistance
and PFOA are a group of first-generation of PFCs that
• Treated clothing that is stain resistant or waterproof
are being phased out due to their potential hazards.”
• Fast food or packaged food containers, such as french fry boxes, pizza boxes, hamburger wrappers, and micro-
These hazards have resulted and will result in litigation
wave popcorn bags
and a number of national and international legislative
• Makeup and personal care products, such as dental
bans worldwide.
floss, pressed powders, nail polish, and shaving cream
Despite the EPA’s Lifetime Health Advisory and estab-
with ingredients that have ‘perfluoro’ in the name • Floor care products
lished Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, PFC contamination from AFFF persists.
• Cleaning products³
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