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    "The products are used by women for up to 8-10 hours at a time, in direct contact with a woman’s vaginal area, which is more vulnerable to exposure than via transdermal methods on the skin and ...

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

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    “Since intact skin acts as an effective barrier to many toxins, it’s unlikely that people will absorb a significant amount of perfluorohexanoic acid — or other PFAS chemicals — through the ...

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

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    2016 The EPA "published a voluntary health advisory for PFOA and PFOS" which warned that "exposure to the chemicals at levels above 70 parts per trillion, total, could be dangerous." [71] 2016 The city of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, sued 3M a second time for polluting their drinking water with PFAS chemicals.

  5. Perfluorooctanoic acid - Wikipedia

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    Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA; conjugate base perfluorooctanoate; also known colloquially as C8, for its 8-carbon chain structure) is a perfluorinated carboxylic acid produced and used worldwide as an industrial surfactant in chemical processes and as a material feedstock.

  6. Perfluorinated compound - Wikipedia

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    Examples include PFOA and PFOS, frequently present in water-resistant textiles and sprays conferring water-resistant properties to textiles and fire-fighting foam. [3] Data from animal studies of PFOA indicate that it can cause several types of tumors and neonatal death and may have toxic effects on the immune, liver, and endocrine systems.

  7. Doctors Warn Against Dangerous Beauty Trend That Leaves ...

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    Before any potential benefits appear, the procedure reportedly initially leaves small, raised bumps under the skin, creating a temporary honeycomb-like texture. This effect has led some to ...

  8. The Devil We Know - Wikipedia

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    The Devil We Know is a 2018 investigative documentary film by director Stephanie Soechtig regarding allegations of health hazards from perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA, also known as C8), a key ingredient used in manufacturing Teflon, and DuPont's potential responsibility.

  9. Why ‘Hypoallergenic’ Skin Care Products Can Be Dangerous

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    The best skin-care products might not always be "hypoallergenic." Here's what to know to avoid a beauty blunder in your skin-care routine. Why ‘Hypoallergenic’ Skin Care Products Can Be Dangerous