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What is Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)?

April 26, 2017acid pfoa

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What is Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)?

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PFOA is a man-made chemical that does not occur naturally in the environment. Companies use PFOA to make substances called fluoropolymers. Consumer products made with fluoropolymers include non-stick cookware (such as Teflon-coated cookware), and breathable, all-weather clothing.