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  2. Perfluorooctanoic acid - Wikipedia

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    PFOA can be absorbed from ingestion and can penetrate skin. [16] The acid headgroup of PFOA enables binding to proteins with fatty acid or hormone substrates such as serum albumin, liver fatty acid-binding protein, and the nuclear receptors PPARα [43] and possibly CAR. [126] In animals, PFOA is mainly present in the liver, blood, and kidneys. [16]

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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. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Wikipedia

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    In 2008, products containing PFOS as well as PFOA were banned in Canada, with exceptions for products used in firefighting, the military, and some forms of ink and photo media. [ 105 ] Health Canada has published drinking water guidelines for maximum concentrations of PFOS and PFOA to protect the health of Canadians, including children, over a ...

  5. Lawsuit claims menstrual product contains forever chemical ...

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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 ...

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. Perfluorinated compound - Wikipedia

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    Trifluoroacetic acid, a moderately strong acid useful in organic chemistry. Heptafluorobutyric acid, a moderately strong acid that is useful in organic and analytical chemistry. Pentafluorobenzoic acid, a moderately strong acid of interest in research community. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA),a surfactant used to make fluoropolymers such as Teflon.

  9. Are Seed Oils Really Killing Us? We Asked the Experts - AOL

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    Experts explain what seed oils are, their benefits, and why they get so much hate. Wellness influencers say yes, but their claims are slippery at best. Experts explain what seed oils are, their ...