PFASblood testingis not a routine test. It’s only done if there’s a reason to suspect you could have high levels of PFAS in your body. While this test can tell you if and how much PFAS you have in your body, it can’t tell you if or how it will affect your health. If blood...
(HFPO-DA) chemicals, and Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS). The original proposal called for Health Advisories (HAs) as low as 4 parts-per-quadrillion (PPQ), which our internal SCIEX PFAS experts were the first to deliver aworking methodfor this application using highly sensitive LC-MS/MS...
PFAS: A Scourge for the Environment and Health Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous in many consumer products. These chemicals, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” have become widespread in our daily lives due to their exceptional properties: waterproofing, non-stick, and heat res...
“Forever chemicals” have commonly been used in outdoor and activewear to provide better water resistance and durability. But now some states and consumers are demanding changes.
Known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS pose a main health and environmental challenge. These compounds are ubiquitous in water, food, and soil.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Your Health, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30 June 2020, https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/index.html. Blake, Bevin E, and Suzanne E Fenton. “Early life exposure to per- and ...
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are found everywhere in our environment. Some of them are a pressing environmental and public health concern, impacting drinking water supplies, ecosystems and communities globally. Whether in water, soil, waste or solids, these compounds pose significant ch...
Dr. Russell Fordis currently the Global Director for Drinking Water and Reuse Solutions for Jacobs. He has dedicated his 35+ year career to protecting public health and safety by advancing the field of drinking water treatment. His drinking water industry knowledge is acquired from his utility, ...
Human exposure to PFAS residues has been implicated in the incidence of cancer, obesity, endocrine system disruption, and other adverse health effects. As the scope of PFAS analysis continues to expand and regulatory requirements grow, we are committed to providing high-quality and cost-effective ...
Marsit:I definitely think we should be concerned. One — they’re found in pretty much every person in the United States. The data from theNational Health and Nutrition Examination Surveyhas shown that these can be detected in pretty much everyone — and that’s everyone from small children ...