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Which companies still use PFOA?

by Rhyley Bryan

Which companies still use PFOA?

Existing stocks of PFOA might still be used and there might be PFOA in some imported articles….Q4. What companies participated in the PFOA Stewardship Program?

  • Arkema.
  • Asahi.
  • BASF Corporation (successor to Ciba)
  • Clariant.
  • Daikin.
  • 3M/Dyneon.
  • DuPont.
  • Solvay Solexis.

When was PFOA phased out?

In 2006, eight major companies in the PFASs industry voluntarily agreed to phase out production of PFOA and PFOA-related chemicals by 2015.

What is a safe level of PFOA?

To provide Americans, including the most sensitive populations, with a margin of protection from a lifetime of exposure to PFOA and PFOS from drinking water, EPA has established the health advisory levels at 70 parts per trillion.

How does the EPA deal with PFOA and PFOS?

EPA is committed to supporting states and public water systems as they determine the appropriate steps to reduce exposure to PFOA and PFOS in drinking water. As science on health effects of these chemicals evolves, EPA will continue to evaluate new evidence. Background on PFOA and PFOS

What are significant new use rules for PFOA?

To complement the PFOA Stewardship Program, EPA has issued regulations, known as Significant New Use Rules (SNURs), requiring manufacturers and processors of these chemicals to notify EPA of new uses of these chemicals before they are commercialized.

When did the EPA start the PFOA Stewardship Program?

EPA asked the eight major companies in the PFASs industry to commit to reducing PFOA from facility emissions and product content by 95 percent no later than 2010, and to work toward eliminating PFOA from emissions and product content no later than 2015.

Where are PFOA, PFOS and PFOSA contaminated in Denmark?

This report has been prepared by Poul Bo Larsen and Estelle Giovalle, DHI. Based on cases on PFAS (perfluoroalkylated substances) contaminated sites in Denmark the Danish EPA has requested a documentation document for health-based quality criteria for PFOA, PFOS and PFOSA in soil, drinking water and groundwater.