An FAQ on PFAS: Definition, Sources, Benefits and Risks

Oct 7, 2021 3:00 PM ET

An FAQ on PFAS: Definition, Sources, Benefits and Risks

Pop quiz! What are Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and why do they matter to you? If you’ve heard of them but aren’t really sure what they are, you aren’t alone. PFAS compounds have been part of commercial products and manufacturing for decades and have been increasingly linked with health and environmental risk, thus drawing increasing levels of public scrutiny and regulation.

The issues around PFAS are complex and there is a staggering amount of information out there that is updating all the time. To help bring clarity around a critical issue for businesses, we’ve created this PFAS FAQ guide. Don’t worry, there won’t be a quiz at the end.

Learn more about: 

  • Where PFAS come from
  • What PFAS do
  • The health risks of PFAS
  • The environmental risks of PFAS
  • The benefits of PFAS
  • and the future of PFAS and your business

Read the full blog here.