Where It Comes From
Released from fluoropolymer manufacturing, waste handling, and contaminated sites; it does not break down easily in the environment [1][2].
How You Are Exposed
Drinking water near production or disposal sites, eating fish from contaminated waters, and workplace air/skin contact; some exposure can occur via household dust [2][5].
Why It Matters
Human data are limited, but animal studies report liver changes and developmental effects at certain doses. Like other PFAS, ADONA can travel in water and persist in people and wildlife [2][3].
Who Is at Risk
People living near or downstream of fluoropolymer plants, workers handling PFAS, private well users, pregnant people, and formula-fed infants if water is contaminated [2][5].
How to Lower Your Exposure
Check local water reports or test for PFAS; use certified activated carbon or reverse osmosis filters; follow fish advisories; reduce dust; and follow workplace safety guidance [4][5].
References
- [1]US EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard: ADONA (CASRN 919005-14-4). https://comptox.epa.gov/dashboard/dsstoxdb/results?search=919005-14-4
- [2]ATSDR. Toxicological Profile for Perfluoroalkyls (2021). https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp200.pdf
- [3]ECHA. Search for chemicals: 919005-14-4 (ADONA). https://echa.europa.eu/search-for-chemicals?search_chemicals=919005-14-4
- [4]US EPA. Reduce PFAS in Your Drinking Water at Home (Fact Sheet). https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-07/epa-home-drinking-water-treatment-fact-sheet-pfas.pdf
- [5]ATSDR/CDC. Reducing Exposure to PFAS. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/reducing-exposure.html