New PFAS Definition by EPA Omits Pharmaceutical, Pesticide Chemicals

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By Paige BennettApr 5, 2022, 8:11 pm540 ptsHot
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created a new “working definition” of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. The updated definition is narrower, leaving out many chemicals in pharmaceuticals, pesticides and even some refrigerants. Scientists are concerned that the…

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