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2. Smartwatch and fitness tracker bands have elevated levels of ...

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   The researchers discovered that all of the 13 bands that advertised that they were made from fluoroelastomers contained fluorine, which indicates the potential presence of PFAS. Two of the nine ...

3. Your fitness watch could be exposing you to harmful ‘forever ...

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   PFAS are a group of chemicals prized for their water, sweat and oil-repellent properties, leading to their widespread use in consumer goods, from fitness wear to stain-resistant fabrics.

4. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Wikipedia

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   It is commonly referred to as the main harmful PFAS chemical and PFOA is responsible for many of the negative health effects commonly associated with PFAS. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a group of synthetic organofluorine chemical compounds that have multiple fluorine atoms attached to an alkyl chain. Different organizations use ...

5. Paper straws are more likely to contain harmful forever ...

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   The researchers noted the amount of PFAS detected in the straws was overall low and hypothesized that contaminated soil in the making of plant-based straws (bamboo and paper) could have led to the ...

6. Timeline of events related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

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   2017 PFAS are on the Government of Canada's 2019 chart of substances prohibited by the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) and by the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012. These substances are under these regulations because they are "among the most harmful" and "have been declared toxic to the environment ...

7. Here Are All The Chemical-Free Sparkling Water Brands - AOL

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   Flavor-wise and chemical-wise, Spindrift gets some of the highest marks, with 0.19 ppt PFAS, or parts per trillion ("safe" PFAS levels are seen as being below 1 ppt).

8. Scientists find a new, more simple way to destroy harmful ...

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   PFAS, a class of synthetic chemicals used in the manufacture of consumer products, can linger permanently in the air, water and soil, which is why they're often referred to as "forever chemicals."

9. Texas sues chemical giants over forever chemicals marketed as ...

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   (The Center Square) – Texas has filed a lawsuit against several large chemical companies alleging they manufacture toxic forever chemicals used in products marketed as safe for families. Texas ...