Perfluorinated Chemicals PFC
Avoid Perfluorinated Chemicals PFC
Perfluorinated chemicals PFC and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances PFAS are a large group of man-made chemicals. Exposure is high because they remain in the environment. Fluorosurfactants are used in teflon, water resistant textiles and fire-fighting foam. Chlorofluorocarbons, were used as refrigerants and are implicated in ozone degradation. Low-boiling perfluoroalkanes are a potent source of greenhouse gases.
Fire retardant chemicals and firefighting foam has been singled out as a major contributor to drinking water contamination. These are xenoestrogens, endocrine disruptors, Avoid with PKD PLD.