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You make a good point there. I found https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/13/toxic-forever-chemicals-pfas-toilet-paper https://www.theguardian.com/e
by nayuki 1y ago
You make a good point there. I found https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/13/toxic-forever-chemicals-pfas-toilet-paper https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/13/toxic-fo... :
> Toilet paper should be considered as a potentially major source of PFAS entering wastewater treatment systems
> The PFAS levels detected are low enough to suggest the chemicals are used in the manufacturing process to prevent paper pulp from sticking to machinery, Thompson said. PFAS are often used as lubricants in the manufacturing process and some of the chemicals are commonly left on or in consumer goods.
> In a statement to WSVN in Florida, a trade group representing the toilet paper industry said no PFAS is added to toilet paper. Thompson said “evidence seems to suggest otherwise” though it may be true that PFAS are not intentionally added.
> Researchers detected six PFAS compounds, with 6:2 diPAP representing the highest levels. The compound has not been robustly studied, but is linked to testicular dysfunction. The study also found PFOA, a highly toxic compound, and 6:2 diPAP can turn into PFOA once in the environment.