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Effects of PFAS on human health

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Prod-ID: INF-149-en

Published 15 Oct 2020 Last modified 29 Aug 2023

Topics: Environment and health

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of extremely persistent chemicals that are used in many consumer products. PFAS are used in products because they can, for example, increase oil and water repellence or resist high temperatures. Currently, there are more than 4 700 different PFAS that accumulate in people and the environment.

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