Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS)
CAS: 1763-23-1 | Type: organic_pollutant
High Risk (Adults)
Safety Summary
Hazard Profilehazardous
Risk (Adults)High
Risk (Children)High
Regulatory Status
SummaryIARC: Group 2B | California Prop 65 listed
Molecular FormulaC8HF17O3S
Molecular Weight500.13
Food Safety Thresholds (Baby Food)
United States (FDA) — Drinking WaterNo level set (binding maximum)
CA_Prop65 — SubstanceNo level set (disclosure mandate, not a level)
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