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Perfluorononan-1-oic-acid

CAS 375-95-1 · EC 206-801-3

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Also known as: perfluorononan-1-oic-acid, perfluorononan-1-oic-acid and its sodium and ammonium salts

Part of family: PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)

What it is + why it's regulated

Perfluorononan-1-oic-acid (often shortened to PFNA) is a type of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), a group of man-made chemicals known for resisting grease, water, and heat. It is used in industrial applications like making non-stick coatings, waterproof fabrics, and certain firefighting foams. PFNA is regulated because it is very persistent in the environment and can build up in living organisms, including people. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has placed it on the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) under the REACH regulation. This means it is identified as a substance that may have serious effects on human health or the environment, such as being toxic to reproduction or very persistent and bioaccumulative. The listing triggers legal obligations for companies to inform customers and authorities about its presence in products. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative.

Authoritative source

Issuing body: EU REACH SVHC Candidate List
Primary register: https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table

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What this is NOT

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