Is fluorinating polyethylene a health threat?

US EPA and environmental groups claim the process creates toxic PFAS Kyla Bennett is fed up with the pollution flowing into her house through its water pipes. “I can’t drink my water. I’m not supposed to shower in my water. And we’ve been waiting now two years for this filtration plant to come on line. […]

EPA confirms fluorinated containers leach PFAS

High-density polyethlyene containers treated with fluorinated compounds can leach PFAS into pesticides and other liquid products, a study by the US Environmental Protection Agency suggests. by Britt E. Erickson September 8, 2022 Plastic containers made of fluorinated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) are likely to leach per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into pesticides and other liquid products […]

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Pesticide and Other Packaging

As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) extensive efforts to address PFAS, the Agency is making new information available about EPA testing showing PFAS contamination from certain fluorinated containers. Read EPA’s 2021 press statement. While the Agency continues to investigate and assess potential impacts on health or the environment, the affected pesticide manufacturer has […]