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2. 'Dark Waters': Here's the toxic reason why you should toss ...

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   Because it was so commonly used in consumer products, the unfortunate reality is that PFOA is present in just about every human body in America, and it's important to individually protect against ...

3. From plastic cutting boards to nonstick pans, these 5 kitchen ...

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   Kuiper points out that the Food and Drug Administration has previously said that there is no known research to demonstrate that PFAS authorized for use in nonstick cookware is actually a ...

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

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   PFAS chemicals are used in cookware, stain-resistant carpets, water-repellent clothes, multiple cleaning, agricultural and other products. PFAS chemicals have been linked to causing numerous ...

5. Timeline of events related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl ...

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   PFAS compounds and their derivatives are widely used in many products from water resistant textiles to fire-fighting foam. [ 4 ] [ 1 ] PFAS are commonly found in every American household in products as diverse as non-stick cookware, stain resistant furniture and carpets, wrinkle free and water repellent clothing, cosmetics, lubricants, paint ...

6. Non-stick surface - Wikipedia

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   A 'non-stick surface' is engineered to reduce the ability of other materials to stick to it. Non-sticking cookware is a common application, where the non-stick coating allows food to brown without sticking to the pan. Non-stick is often used to refer to surfaces coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a well-known brand of which is Teflon.

7. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Wikipedia

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   Sales of PFAS, which cost approximately $20 per kilogram, generate a total industry profit of $4 billion per year on 16% profit margins. [29] Due to health concerns, several companies have ended or plan to end the sale of PFAS or products that contain them; these include W. L. Gore & Associates (the maker of Gore-Tex), H&M, Patagonia, REI, and 3M.