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PFOS/PFOA

Key Points

Fire

  • In the event of a fire involving PFOS or PFOA, use fine water spray and liquid tight kit with breathing apparatus

Health

  • Toxic by ingestion
  • Repeated exposure by ingestion can cause stomach upset, liver toxicity and effects on thyroid hormones
  • Skin or eye contact can cause irritation
  • Prolonged exposure may cause cancer

Environment

  • Dangerous for the environment
  • Inform Environment Agency of substantial incident

 

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Prepared by S Bull + K Foxall
CHAPD HQ, HPA
2009
Version 1

This document will be reviewed not later than 3 years, or sooner if substantive evidence becomes available.


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