Carpets, sofas, cars – these are all places we spend a lot of time, and if the fabric we are in contact with has been treated with PFAS, this represents an opportunity for exposure. People can be ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." From raincoats to food packaging, PFAS — also known as "forever chemicals"— can be found almost ...

PFAS, also called forever chemicals, have unique properties that make them useful for apparel. They can make clothes stain resistant, water repellent, and durable, especially in different temperatures ...

PFAS, sometimes called “forever chemicals”, are a group of thousands of chemicals that are used for their non-stick and water-resistant properties. They are used in everyday items like non-stick ...

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Any level of PFAS above 2ng (nanograms) per millilitre of blood is considered to bring health risks, according to Dr Sabine ...

PFAS has been a central component in products formulated to resist heat and stains (e.g., grease and water). It is found in cookware, paints, food packaging and water-resistant clothing. Because of ...

On March 6, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a new bill aiming to ban “the manufacture, sale or distribution” of firefighting personal protective equipment containing PFAS by 2027.

With recently-approved city funding, Concord Fire Department will be among the first in the country to obtain structural gear, worn here by Firefighter-EMT Ian Gill, free from PFAS chemicals. Credit: ...