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PTFE isn't the only end-product. There are a lot of products that use PFAS directly for water resistance and other properties. Even some personal care product
by mlyle 4y ago
PTFE isn't the only end-product. There are a lot of products that use PFAS directly for water resistance and other properties. Even some personal care products like dental floss, shampoos, etc.
- spiznnx 4y agoI did not realize this. That seems rather unnecessary.
- verall 4y agoThe dental floss you're talking about is PTFE and not PFAS.
- coryrc 4y agoNope: https://www.ehn.org/pfas-floss-2658203711.html https://www.ehn.org/pfas-floss-2658203711.html
- spiznnx 4y agoPFAS is a class of chemicals that includes both the safe/stable PTFE and cancer-causing ones like PFOA, PFOS, and new ones https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Per-_and_polyfluoroalkyl_substances#Example_chemicals https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Per-_and_polyfluoroalkyl_subst...
- engineer_22 4y agoGreat fire retardant, heavily used in soft foam furniture like sofas. Also great for preventing stains, used on carpets. Lots of attractive applications of these chemicals and that's why they're so pervasive