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Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFAS)
Perfluorooctanoic acid PFOA
A synthetic perfluorinated compound used in the manufacture of non-stick coatings and stain-resistant fabrics. Not a food ingredient but a material chemical of concern due to environmental persistence and bioaccumulation.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Aug 28, 2025
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- 0.000004 ppm
- Health guideline
- 4e-9 ppm
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Toxicity, carcinogenicity, endocrine disruption, liver damage, developmental toxicity, environmental persistence, bioaccumulation
Benefits
None