PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, many industries utilize them to create products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water.
These include clothing, furniture, adhesives, food packaging, heat-resistant non-stick cooking surfaces, and electrical wire insulation.
Because they’re costly and difficult to detect, environmentalists overlooked them until recently, when experts learned of their dangers.
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