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Perfluorododecanoic acid PFDoA
A man-made perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) used in industrial applications for its water and oil repellant properties. Not approved for food use. Known to be environmentally persistent and bioaccumulative.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 6, 2026
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Toxicity to liver and kidneys, endocrine disruption, bioaccumulation, environmental persistence, potential carcinogenicity
Benefits
None