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PFAS - what we need to know

PFAS - what we need to know

Neue Horizonte vor 3 Jahren

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Why do we care about PFAS? PFAS have recently been making headlines
under the synonym of "Forever Chemicals." They are chemical
compounds used in outdoor products to provide important properties
such as water, oil, and dirt repellency. The majority of PFASs are
non-degradable or eventually transform into stable products that
are still PFAS and can cause harm to the environment and human
health. Today, the textile industry is under pressure from both
regulatory bodies and conscientious customers to replace these
hazardous chemicals with alternative or substitute products with
less environmental impact. In this episode, we speak with Stefan
Posner, a leading independent Swedish researcher and chemist whose
life's work plays a critical role in phasing out these man-made
chemicals that have the potential to seriously impact the health of
all living beings on this planet if left unregulated. ECHA
https://echa.europa.eu/hot-topics/perfluoroalkyl-chemicals-pfas?gclid=CjwKCAiAjPyfBhBMEiwAB2CCIp5_ZgN2aDWWWANQoQghJDRsiCKCkWLZRJgA-hXxI53koRaXngPRNxoCaq0QAvD_BwE