PFAS Uses Are Limited, Easily Managed, Industry Study Says (1)

The number of PFAS that companies make and use is far smaller and more easily managed than people claim, according to a study from three chemical makers that seek to influence lawmakers and regulators developing PFAS policies.

The paper, written by scientists at AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc., the Chemours Co., and Daikin America, Inc. said they produce 256 commercially-relevant per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. That’s less than 6% of the 4,730 PFAS listed by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD.

The study, released May 14, counters false information affecting U.S. and global policies, according to Jay ...