Environmental science. Processes & impactsOccupational ExposureFluorocarbonsFirefightersEnvironmental MonitoringHumans
Profiles of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in firefighter turnout gear and their impact on exposure assessment.
Rocio Aranda-Rodriguez, Ariadne Piperakis, William Papas, Emma Fantin, Paul A White
Published: 202510.1039/d5em00621j
Abstract
Firefighters are increasingly concerned about their exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Polymeric PFAS are commonly used in the manufacturing and treatment of textiles designed for firefighters' turnout gear. This study was conduc…
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