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CAS 68156-07-0

Cyclohexanesulfonic acid, decafluoro(trifluoromethyl)-, potassium salt

This man‑made fluorinated compound is a PFAS (per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substance) used as an industrial surfactant/processing aid. PFAS persist in the environment and can build up in people, raising health concerns [1][2].

Where It Comes From

Production and use of fluorinated surfactants for coatings, metal finishing, and other industrial processes; releases to wastewater, soil, and air [2].

How You Are Exposed

Drinking contaminated water, eating affected fish/wildlife, contact with indoor dust or products, and workplace exposure where PFAS are made or used [1][2].

Why It Matters

Data on this specific chemical are limited; however, many PFAS are linked to increased cholesterol, reduced vaccine response, liver/thyroid changes, pregnancy-related hypertension, and some cancers (e.g., PFOA) [1][3].

Who Is at Risk

Workers handling PFAS; people near industrial sites or firefighting‑foam use; private‑well users; pregnant people, infants/children; and those who frequently eat locally caught fish [1][2].

How to Lower Your Exposure

If on a private well, test for PFAS and use certified filters (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58); follow fish advisories; reduce indoor dust (HEPA/wet mopping); check local water reports; follow workplace protections [1][2].

References

  1. [1]ATSDR/CDC. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Your Health. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/
  2. [2]U.S. EPA. PFAS Explained. https://www.epa.gov/pfas/pfas-explained
  3. [3]IARC. Carcinogenicity of PFOA and PFOS (Monographs Vol. 135, 2023). https://www.iarc.who.int/news-events/iarc-monographs-evaluate-the-carcinogenicity-of-pfoa-and-pfos/

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