The substance is proposed to be imported into Canada in quantities greater than 10 000 kg/yr for the notified use as a grease and water repellent for paper packaging. Potential uses may include use as ...

PFAS are Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. ... They're also used in specialized chemical applications, such as fire-fighting foams, and in water-, stain- and oil-repellent coatings for fabrics and ...

Short-chain PFAS chemical PFHxA causes anxiety and memory problems in male mice, challenging safety assumptions.

Leading chemists have warned against efforts to narrow the scientific definition of PFAS. In a statement published by the ...

Proposal to add PFAS to toxic substances list is ‘unprecedented,’ minister says. Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault announced on Wednesday that the federal government ...

As the monsoon pours down, it’s essential to reconsider your source of hydration. Recent studies reveal that rainwater, ...

Scientists Develop Non-Toxic Water-Repellent Alternative to PFAS The team is now searching for commercially-viable versions of PFAS substitutes. News . Published: April 9, 2025 ... (perfluoroalkyl ...

From water-repellent coatings to grease-resistant packaging, PFAS have found their way into our lives. Yet, these same chemicals pose significant risks to human health and the environment. At the ...

A team of international scientists has invented a substitute for synthetic chemicals, called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances), which are widely used in everyday products despite being hazardous to ...