Detailed Information and Frequently Asked Questions for Bioenvironmental Engineers and Medical Providers on Perfluorinated Compounds (PFC) and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Drinking Water

Abstract

Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of synthetic chemicals frequently used for their non-stick properties. They have been used extensively by the Air Force and commercial aviation industries in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) for fighting fires involving flammable liquids.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 22, 2019
Accession Number
AD1071496

Entities

People

  • Barry Marcel

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Body Weight
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Drinking Water
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Protection
  • Food
  • Food Preparation
  • Groundwater
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Mammary Glands
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • Pregnancy Complications
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.