Phosphinic acid, bis(perfluoro-C6-12-alkyl) derivs.

Manufacturing and use of water-/oil-repellent and surfactant products; releases from factories, spills, landfills, wastewater, and firefighting activities [1][2].

Mainly through drinking contaminated water; also via fish and other foods, indoor dust/consumer products, and workplace air or skin contact [1][2].

PFAS are very persistent; some bioaccumulate. Exposure to related PFAS is linked to higher cholesterol, reduced vaccine response, pregnancy-induced hypertension, lower birth weight, and, for PFOA, kidney and testicular cancer [1][3][4]. Data on this exact compound are limited [2].

People near contaminated water or PFAS facilities, private well users, pregnant people, infants/children, firefighters, and PFAS-industry workers; frequent consumers of local fish from contaminated waters [1][2].

Use certified filters (activated carbon or reverse osmosis) for drinking/cooking water; follow local water and fish advisories; choose alternatives to stain-, water-, and grease-resistant products; wet-dust and use a HEPA vacuum; follow workplace protections [1][2][5].