PFAS properties
PFAS are synthetic substances widely used in industry and everyday products due to their unique properties.
The name Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances reveals key details about their chemical structure.'Alkyl Substance' refers to a carbon-chain backbone. “Per- and Polyfluoro-” indicates the presence of fluorine atoms, either at every available position of the carbon chain (Per-) or only at some (Poly-).
But why is it important to understand these substances? Four international experts—Hannela Artus, Patrick van Hees, Ulrike Braun, and Tommy Johansson - discuss the properties of PFAS, their industrial value, and the challenges they pose.
PFAS properties
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Full Presentations
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- Substances of concern and EU developments – Hannela Artus, National Expert on EU legislation
- What does the PFAS-analysis tell you? – Patrick van Hees, Eurofins
- Why is PFAS getting so much attention now? – Ulrike Braun, German Environment Agency
- Understanding PFAS – Tommy Johansson, Swedish Chemicals Agency