Thiols, C4-20, γ-ω-perfluoro, telomers with acrylamide and acrylic acid, sodium salts

Production and use in fluoropolymer manufacturing, surface treatments (textiles, paper, leather), and some firefighting foams; releases can occur to air, dust, and water during manufacture, use, and disposal [1][2].

Drinking contaminated water; eating contaminated fish or food from PFAS‑treated packaging; indoor dust/air from treated products; workplace exposure; higher near factories, airports, and military sites [1][2][3].

PFAS are very persistent; many are linked to higher cholesterol, reduced vaccine response, liver and thyroid effects, and developmental impacts; PFOA (a PFAS) is carcinogenic to humans [1][4].

PFAS workers; people on private wells in affected areas; pregnant people, fetuses, infants; frequent consumers of locally caught fish; firefighters [1][2][3].

Test your water; use NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filters; follow fish advisories; choose PFAS‑free/stain‑resistant‑free products; reduce dust with HEPA vacuuming; use workplace PPE and hygiene [2][3].