Information Requirements under the Essential-Use Concept: PFAS Case Studies.

ABSTRACT: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of substances for which there are widespread concerns about their extreme persistence in combination with toxic effects. It has been argued that PFAS should only be employed in those uses that are necessary for health or safety or are critical for the functioning of society and where no alternatives are available ("essential-use concept"). Implementing the essential-use concept requires a sufficient understanding of the current uses of PFAS and of the availability, suitability, and hazardous properties of alternatives. To illustrate the information requirements under the essential-use concept, we investigate seven different PFAS uses, three in consumer products and four industrial applications. We investigate how much information is av

SUBMITTER: Gluge J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8980108 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature