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Perfluoroundecanoic acid PFUnA
A synthetic perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) used in industrial applications for its chemical stability and resistance to heat, water, and oil. Not a food ingredient; primarily an environmental contaminant with persistence and bioaccumulation potential.
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
Environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, potential endocrine disruption, developmental toxicity, immunotoxicity, possible carcinogenic effects
Benefits
None