Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the environment: Terminology, classification, and origins

C. Buck, Robert; M. Franklin, James; Berger, Urs; Conder, Jason; T. Cousins, Ian; de Voogt, Pim; Astrup Jensen, Allan; Kannan, Kurunthachalam; A. Mabury, Scott; van Leeuwen, S.P.J.

doi:10.1002/ieam.258

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Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the environment: Terminology, classification, and origins

Published in Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management • Jul 26, 2011

Authors:

Robert C. Buck

James M. Franklin

Urs Berger

Abstract

The primary aim of this article is to provide an overview of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) detected in the environment, wildlife, and humans, and recommend clear, specific, and descriptive terminology, names, and acronyms for PFASs. The overarching objective is to unify and h...

Subject

Terminology

Environmental science

Environmental chemistry

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