Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) / Teflon

Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)

Polyfluorinated chemicals are widely used as water, stain and grease repellants for food wrap, carpet, furniture, and clothing that have been detected in adults, newborns, and wildlife all around the globe. They persist in the body for decades, acting through a broad range of toxic mechanisms to present potential harm to a wide range of organs. EWG's work has resulted in an international phaseout effort and court victories against major manufacturers.

EWG Research on Chemicals in Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)

• 8.9.07 Toxic Plastics Chemical in Infant Formula (Commercial chemicals' safety unknown)
• 6.7.07 Minnesota Cancer Report: Where's the Scotchgard? (pfbs (perfluorobutane sulfonate), pfda (perfluorodecanoic acid), pfdoa (perfluorododecanoic acid) ...)
• 5.23.07 Human Toxome Project (EWG Petitions CDC to Test for PFOA, Showdown for DuPont: EPA Starts Review of Teflon Chemical Now in Human Blood)
• 5.10.06 Across Generations (pfbs (perfluorobutane sulfonate), pfda (perfluorodecanoic acid), pfdoa (perfluorododecanoic acid) ...)
• 1.30.06 EPA Science Panel Says Teflon Chemical 'Likely' Cause of Cancer (Canaries in the Kitchen: Teflon Toxicosis)
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Related News Clips on Chemicals in Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)

• 10.16.07 No Criminal Charges Over Teflon Chemical (Canaries in the Kitchen: Teflon Toxicosis)
• 9.12.07 The Sticky Teflon Problem (Chemical Might Pose Health Risk to Younger Women and Girls, Concerns grow about risk from DuPont chemical C8, Group Says C8 Use Should Stop ...)
• 9.2.07 Reports About Plastic Contaminants Raise Parents' Concerns (Commercial chemicals' safety unknown)
• 8.13.07 On The Other Hand (Warnings on Teflon products not required, pfbs (perfluorobutane sulfonate), pfda (perfluorodecanoic acid) ...)
• 8.11.07 Coated Pots And Pans Can Present Health Hazards (Canaries in the Kitchen: Teflon Toxicosis)
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Health Effects related to Perfluorochemicals (PFCs): Brain and nervous system, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Cancer, Reproduction and fertility, Birth or developmental effects, Persistent and bioaccumulative, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Immune system (including sensitization and allergies)

Routes of Exposure related to Perfluorochemicals (PFCs):

• Consumer products: carpets, clothing
• Environment: industrial water pollution, rain
• Food: food packaging, popcorn
• Found in people
• Miscellaneous: manufacturing, medical, occupational
• Water: sewage sludge, tap water

Related Chemicals

pfosaa, pfhs, pfba (perfluorobutyric acid), pfosa (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid), pfbs (perfluorobutane sulfonate), pfda (perfluorodecanoic acid), pfdoa (perfluorododecanoic acid), pfhpa (perfluoroheptanoic acid), pfhxa (perfluorohexanoic acid), pfhxs (perfluorohexansulfonate), view all...