Table 1.
A list of the most common perfluorinated substances (PFAS) with their applications and properties [31].
| PFAS | Use | Structure | Molecular Weight | Confirmed Toxic Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFBA | synthetic chemistry |
|
214.04 | unknown |
| PFPeA | breakdown product of stain and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets |
|
264.05 | yes [61] |
| PFHxA | unknown |
|
314.05 | yes [62] |
| PFHpA | breakdown product of stain and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets |
|
364.06 | yes [63,64,65] |
| PFOA | water and oil repellant in fabrics and textiles, food packaging |
|
414.07 | yes [66,67,68] |
| PFNA | surfactant for synthesis of textiles and polymers |
|
464.08 | yes [61,69,70,71] |
| PFDA | breakdown product of stain and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets |
|
514.08 | yes [72,73] |
| PFUnA | unknown |
|
564.09 | yes [74] |
| PFDoA | unknown |
|
614.1 | yes [75,76,77] |
| PFBS | stain repellant |
|
300.1 | yes [78] |
| PFHxS | surfactant for textiles |
|
400.11 | unknown |
| PFOS | firefighting foam, textiles |
|
500.13 | yes [79,80,81] |