Must Read | PFAS “This subject is really for the chemists,” says Rick Brenner, MAS+, president and CEO of Product Safety Advisors. “But all of our industry is going to have to deal with it at an administrative level. What test do I need to tell me it’s OK? That sort of thing. Nobody’s going to become an expert in it, but we need to understand what it means for our businesses.” The PFAS Origin Story First discovered in the 1930s, PFAS chemistry has been appearing in consumer and industrial products since the 1940s. The substances have been incorporated in a broad range of goods to provide water- and stain-resistant properties, nonstick surfaces, flexibility and durability, and other capabilities. Think Teflon and Scotchgard. Common consumer products that contain PFAS include grease-resistant paper, fast food containers, microwave popcorn bags, pizza boxes and candy wrappers. PFAS can also be found in: • Nonstick cookware. • Stain-resistant coatings used in upholstery and fabrics. • Water-resistant clothing. • Cleaning products. • Personal care products like shampoo and dental floss. • Cosmetics like nail polish and eye makeup. • Paints, varnishes and sealants. The first clues that PFAS may have adverse health effects came in the 1970s, when Water Resistant Clothing Paint Photography Pesticides Microwave Popcorn Bags Stain Resistant Product Stain Resistant Furniture Fast Food Packaging Non-Stick Cookware Personal Care Products Fire ighting Foams Cosmetics PFAS Common products where PFAS can be found Pikovit / i3d / Ozz Design / Shutterstock.com Spark Publicatiomns
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