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PFAS - come to stay

PFOS Molekul Quelle UBA1

Due to their water, dirt and grease-repellent properties, representatives of perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS, also known as PFC - perfluorinated and polyfluorinated chemicals) can be found in a variety of everyday products such as outdoor jackets, Teflon pans or coffee-to-go cups, but also in fire extinguishing foams. The PFAS group now includes more than 4,700 different substances. In chemical terms, they are [...]