1-Hexanesulfonic acid, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluoro-, ammonium salt

Aqueous film‑forming foams (AFFF), treated textiles/carpets, paper/packaging, metal plating; releases from factories, airports, military sites, and landfills/wastewater [1][3].

Drinking contaminated water, eating contaminated fish/food, indoor dust from treated products, and workplace air or contact in PFAS-related jobs [1][2][3].

PFHxS stays in the body for years and is linked to higher cholesterol, changes in liver and thyroid hormones, reduced vaccine response, and effects during pregnancy and development [1][3].

People near contaminated water sources (e.g., around airports/bases or PFAS manufacturers), workers using AFFF or PFAS, pregnant people, infants, and young children [1][2][3].

Check local water results; use certified filters (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58) or alternate water; follow fish advisories; reduce use of stain‑/water‑resistant products; wet‑clean and HEPA‑vacuum dust [2][4][5].