A Detailed Look at PFAS
Fluorinated chemicals, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl
substances (PFAS), are a large and diverse family of chemistry that makes
possible the products that power our lives, including cell phones, aircrafts,
alternative energy sources and medical applications. PFAS are vital to enabling
our lives in the 21st century.
In recent years, PFAS have been the subject of debate over
their potential impact on the environment and human health. Federal and state
regulators are closely examining these substances and have taken significant
action, including new laws and regulations enacted by Congress and the States,
as well as ongoing implementation of EPA’s PFAS Action Plan — one of the most
comprehensive plans ever deployed by the agency.
Throughout this process it is critical to recognize that not
all PFAS are the same. The review and regulation of PFAS must take into account
the significant differences across the many compounds that are part of the PFAS
family.
In a recent op-ed published in Chemical Watch, Rob Simon, Vice President of ACC’s Chemical Products and Technology Division, explains how industry has a proven track record of working with regulators and lawmakers to effectively manage and regulate chemicals on the basis of sound science, including with PFAS.
Read Rob Simon’s Op-Ed here: Why PFAS regulation must recognise the significant differences between compounds
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