The word "perfluorinated" means something has been fully saturated with fluorine atoms. It describes compounds in which all hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine atoms. Full definition
Attorneys for Saint - Gobain Performance Plastics and Honeywell International contend the elevated levels of perfluorinated chemicals in the bloodstreams of the residents is a case of exposure, not injury, and that New York laws don't obligate the companies to pay for a medical monitoring program. (timesunion.com)
In addition, they are carrying out similar studies to measure the effects on bird populations of «conventional» pollutants such as pesticides and other heavy metals, as well as new molecules such as perfluorinated compounds that are also accumulating in the Antarctic. (sciencedaily.com)
Two new bills have been introduced to the California Senate that would ban the use of perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) in food packaging (think pizza boxes and fast food wrappers), and the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles and other food - associated plastics used by children. (virginiahopkinstestkits.com)