PFOA and PFOS Designated as Hazardous Chemicals By EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially designated two so-called “forever chemicals” as hazardous chemicals under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as the Superfund law. These chemicals, known as PFOA and PFOS, have been widely used for decades, resulting in significant environmental contamination. While this will not ban the use of such chemicals, it will allow the EPA to take exceptional steps to deal with environmental problems caused by PFOA and PFOS.
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