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There is a growing body of evidence that this class of chemicals are problematic. It is difficult to speak generally as there are over 4000 of them. The EU rema
by superchroma 4y ago
There is a growing body of evidence that this class of chemicals are problematic. It is difficult to speak generally as there are over 4000 of them. The EU remarks "Of the relatively few well-studied PFAS, most are considered moderately to highly toxic, particularly for children’s development"[1] and estimate costs of up to EUR 52-84 billion from health related effects.
Readily available non-stick coatings for consumers are not worth that price.
[1] https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/emerging-chemical-risks-in-europe https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/emerging-chemical-ris...