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Perfluorobutanoic Acid PFBA

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