Per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFASs): Environmental challenges

• Published in: Current opinion in colloid & interface science Vol. 20; no. 3; pp. 192 - 212
• Main Authors: Krafft, Marie Pierre, Riess, Jean G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2015
• Subjects: acids; adverse effects; Bioaccumulation; developing countries; epidemiological studies; Fluorinated surfactants; fluorocarbon polymers; Human exposure; humans; liver; Persistence; PFBA; PFBS; PFOA; PFOS; pharmacodynamics; Pollutant; Regulation; Responsibility; risk assessment; risk management; surfactants; Sustainability; Toxicity; Fluorinated surfactants; PFBS; Toxicity; Human exposure; Responsibility; PFOA; PFBA; Persistence; Pollutant; Bioaccumulation; Sustainability; Regulation; PFOS

Long-chain perfluoroalkylated acids are persistent in the environment, leading to ubiquitous exposure of biota. They have been listed as very persistent, very bioaccumulative and toxic by Public Health Authorities. Their production and use have been regulated in most western countries but their prod...