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An Industry Perspective On 'Forever Chemicals' The global market is increasingly moving away from products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals," due to rising environmental and health concerns. PFAS are commonly used in various products, including food packaging, cookware, clothing, carpets, and firefighting foams. In February, the FDA announced that grease-proofing materials with PFAS are no longer sold for food packaging in the U.S., reducing dietary exposure from items like fast-food wrappers and microwave popcorn bags. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences states there are nearly 15,000 synthetic chemicals classified as PFAS, many of which have been used for decades. Follow the link below to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gd-T6ytZ Follow the link below to discover how Onvector solves these PFAS contamination issues with our patented Plasma Vortex destruction technology. https://lnkd.in/eFYuuB93 #PFAS

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Researchers, from Texas Tech University, discovered that a new subclass of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as bis-perfluoroalkyl sulfonamides (bis-FASIs), used in lithium-ion batteries, is increasingly polluting air and water. Published in Nature Communications on July 8, the study found that bis-FASIs exhibit environmental persistence and ecotoxicity similar to well-known harmful compounds like perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). The researchers sampled air, water, snow, soil and sediment near manufacturing plants in Minnesota, Kentucky, Belgium and France. The bis-FASI concentrations in these samples were commonly at very high levels. Data also suggested air emissions of bis-FASIs may facilitate long-range transport, meaning areas far from manufacturing sites may be affected as well. Toxicity tests showed that bis-FASIs at environmental concentrations could disrupt aquatic organisms' behavior and metabolism. While human health effects are unknown, other PFAS are linked to severe health issues. Follow the link below to learn more: https://ow.ly/jQ1u50Sz8HX Follow the link below to discover how we solve PFAS contamination issues with our patented Plasma Vortex destruction technology while addressing the latest EPA standards. https://ow.ly/AOlT50Sz8HW #PFAS

What tools are in the toolbox for fighting PFAS impacts and why is it necessary to solve this problem? PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” are found in various products like firefighting foam and fast-food packaging, posing significant health risks. Due to their persistence and resistance to breakdown, PFAS contamination in water sources is a growing concern. Solutions include: •Foam Fractionation •Ion Exchange •Reverse Osmosis Follow the link below to read our blog post to learn more about how we are able to destroy PFAS: https://lnkd.in/g7nfjKhu #PFAS

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Scientists found another way we’re exposed to ‘forever chemicals’: Through our skin There are only eight states that have acted to restrict PFAS in personal care products. Five chemicals covered in the EPA’s new drinking water standard were examined in the study. A groundbreaking study has found that "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in everyday beauty and personal care products, like sunscreen and waterproof mascara, can seep through human skin and enter the bloodstream. Previously thought unable to breach the skin barrier, these chemicals have now been shown to be absorbable through the skin, raising health concerns. The Environmental Protection Agency recently set limits on PFAS in drinking water due to their potential health risks, which include cancer and infertility. The study used human skin models to examine the absorption potential of 17 synthetic PFAS, revealing their ability to cross the skin barrier. Follow the link below to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gStMtsqZ Follow the link below to discover how we solve these PFAS contamination issues with our patented Plasma Vortex destruction technology. https://lnkd.in/eFYuuB93 #PFAS #foreverchemicals

Onvector is partnering with the military to help solve PFAS contamination issues using its patented Plasma Vortex technology. Watch the video below to see our technology in action and learn more about the positive impact it's having at Joint Base Cape Cod. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the military. #PFAS #military

What do clothes, cookware, and dental floss have to do with PFAS? Colorado law to ban everyday products with PFAS Items containing ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancer risk, lower fertility and developmental delays. Colorado's new law, effective July 1, bans everyday products containing toxic "forever chemicals" (PFAS), including clothes, cookware, menstruation products, dental floss, and ski wax, unless made safer. Starting in 2026, many PFAS-containing products will be prohibited, with further bans on PFAS-treated clothes, backpacks, and waterproof outdoor apparel by 2028. Companies will also need to attach disclosure labels to PFAS-coated clothing. Follow the link below to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKkYQwMF Follow the link below to learn more about how Onvector is helping to solve PFAS contamination issues using its patented Plasma Vortex destruction technology. https://lnkd.in/eFYuuB93 #PFAS

In case you missed it, check out our latest blog post “EPA adds 7 more PFAS varieties to its Toxics Release Inventory program.” The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its list of chemicals requiring toxic release reporting, adding seven new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA). This regulation change, effective June 17, 2024, increases the number of PFAS chemicals on the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) to 196. Follow the link below to read the newest blog post discussing the seven chemicals that have been added to the EPCRA and PPA: https://ow.ly/x0YN50Smj9F #PFAS #EPA

EPA orders the Air Force, Arizona National Guard to clean up groundwater contamination. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is demanding the U.S. Air Force and Arizona National Guard take action as concentrations of toxic "forever chemicals” are increasing in the groundwater in a historically contaminated area in the south side of Tuscon, Arizona. The EPA found the pollution came from the nearby military properties and ordered them to clean up the contamination. The contaminants threaten the groundwater extracted at a water treatment run by Tucson Water in the Tucson Airport Remediation Project area, known as TARP. That water was intended for drinking, the EPA said in its May 29 order. Follow the link below to learn more: https://ow.ly/6FWt50SkWSe Check out how Onvector is partnering with the military and the Joint Base Cape Cod to help solve these PFAS contamination issues using its patented Plasma Vortex technology. https://ow.ly/1Oer50SkWSb #PFAS #EPA