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PFOA stands for perfluorooctanoic (PFOA) acid, a
synthetic (man-made) chemical that does not occur naturally in the
environment. PFOA is sometimes called C-8. Companies use PFOA to make
fluoropolymers, substances with special properties that have thousands
of important manufacturing and industrial applications. C-8 has been
used by DuPont since the early 1950's in its fluoropolymer related
manufacturing processes. Residues containing C-8 from the fluoropolymer
manufacturing processes at the Washington Works Facility are or have
been released to the air, discharged to the Ohio River, disposed of at
the facility, and otherwise shipped off-site for destruction and/or
disposal. DuPont also captures for recycling a portion of used C-8.
More Basic Information about PFOA.
New/Updated Health Information regarding PFOA
PFOA Informational Links- (EPA,
States, C-8 Health Project)
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