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Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFAS)
Perfluorohexane sulfonate PFHXS
A synthetic perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), part of a group of persistent environmental pollutants used in industrial applications for water, stain, and grease repellency. PFHXS is bioaccumulative and persistent in the environment and organisms.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Aug 28, 2025
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- 0.00001 ppm
- Health guideline
- 0.000002 ppm
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Bioaccumulation, environmental persistence, potential endocrine disruption, liver toxicity, immunotoxicity, possible carcinogenicity, developmental toxicity
Benefits
None