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Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFAS)
Perfluorohexanoic Acid PFHxA
A short-chain perfluoroalkyl acid (PFAA) used in industrial applications and consumer products for its water and oil repellent properties. PFHxA is considered a replacement for longer-chain PFAS compounds but still raises environmental and health concerns due to persistence and bioaccumulation potential.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Aug 28, 2025
Health score-4.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- 0.00056 ppm
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Bioaccumulation, persistence in the environment, endocrine disruption, potential developmental toxicity, carcinogenic concerns, immune system effects
Benefits
Effective water and oil repellent agent, used as a safer alternative to longer-chain PFAS compounds