What does PFAS mean in Chemistry?
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per– and PolyfluoroAlkyl Substances
PFAS are a group of chemicals used to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. They do not break down in the environment, can move through soils and contaminate drinking water sources, and they build up (bioaccumulate) in fish and wildlife.
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