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Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFAS)
Perfluorononanoic acid PFNA
PFNA is a synthetic perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) used in industrial applications such as stain-resistant coatings and firefighting foams. It is persistent in the environment and bioaccumulative. PFNA is not a food ingredient and is considered a hazardous environmental pollutant.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Aug 28, 2025
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- 0.00001 ppm
- Health guideline
- 0.000001 ppm
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Bioaccumulation, toxicity, endocrine disruption, developmental toxicity, liver damage, carcinogenic potential, environmental persistence
Benefits
None