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CAS 68259-38-1

Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], α-[2-[ethyl[(tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]amino]ethyl]-ω-hydroxy-

This is a fluorinated surfactant polymer in the PFAS family, used to repel water, oils, and chemicals. PFAS are extremely persistent and can shed or break down into other long‑lasting PFAS in people and the environment [1][2].

Where It Comes From

Made for coatings, inks, floor polishes, and metal plating “mist suppressants”; releases can occur during manufacturing and use [2].

How You Are Exposed

Workplace air and skin contact; drinking water near facilities; indoor dust and treated products at home [1][2][3].

Why It Matters

PFAS exposure is linked to higher cholesterol, reduced vaccine response, and thyroid/liver effects; some PFAS (like PFOA) are linked to certain cancers [1][4].

Who Is at Risk

Workers handling PFAS surfactants; people near PFAS production/uses or waste sites; pregnant people, infants, and children [1][2].

How to Lower Your Exposure

Check local water results; consider NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filters (activated carbon or reverse osmosis); limit stain‑resistant sprays; wet‑dust/HEPA vacuum; follow workplace PPE and hygiene [2][3].

References

  1. [1]ATSDR. Toxicological Profile for Perfluoroalkyls (PFAS). 2021.
  2. [2]U.S. EPA. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Explained. https://www.epa.gov/pfas
  3. [3]CDC/ATSDR. PFAS and Your Health. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/
  4. [4]IARC Monographs. Evaluation of PFOA and PFOS (Vol. 135), 2023. https://monographs.iarc.who.int/

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