Why Is PFAS Called The Forever Chemical

PFAS: The Forever Chemical Source: https://youtu.be/oaxsaY9lIWE <https://youtu.be/oaxsaY9lIWE> “PFAS” is short for per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances – a family of chemicals used to make common household products and waterproof clothing. PFAS — per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances — are known as “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down in nature, and they’re found in all kinds of […]

NYS Legislature Bans PFAS in Food Packaging

KORTRAX®: Safe Packaging Alternative to Fluorination Fluorination of plastic packaging provides the precursors of PFAS, PFOS. On July 23, 2020, the NYS Legislature consequently banned the use of PFAS in food packaging (Learn More). Kortrax® contains no health-damaging PFAS, PFOS. PFAS, PFOS compounds, precursors of fluorination, are used for water, oil and stain repellency, heat […]