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Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFAS)
Perfluorobutanoic Acid PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) is a short-chain perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) used in industrial applications such as stain repellents and firefighting foams. It is persistent in the environment and bioaccumulative. PFBA is not a food ingredient but a chemical material with known environmental and health concerns due to its potential toxicity and persistence.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Aug 28, 2025
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- 0.0007 ppm
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, potential endocrine disruption, liver toxicity, developmental toxicity, carcinogenic potential
Benefits
None