Forever Chemicals

Question 1

What Are PFAS

Answer 1

Polyfluoroalkyl substances- A large group of man made chemicals that are used in industrial and consumer products.

Question 2

What are PCBS

Answer 2

Polychlorinated Biphenyls- A group of organic chemicals that contain 209 chlorinated compounds. Used in industrial and commercial.

Question 3

Uses of POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (nsffwc)

Answer 3

Non stick cook ware
Stain resistant fabrics
Food packaging
Fire fighting foams
Water repellent clothing
Cosmetics

Question 4

Health concerns of polyflouroalkyl Substances (CHIRL)

Answer 4

Cancer
Hormonal disruptions
Immune system effects
Reproductive issues
Liver and kidney damage

Question 5

What are forever chemicals

Answer 5

Chemicals that do not break down in the environment.

Question 6

Common uses of Polychlorinated biphenyls (ELPHHA)

Answer 6

Electrical equipment
Lubricating oils
Plasticizers
Hydraulic systems
Heat transfer systems
Adhesives

Question 7

Health concerns of polychlorinated biphenyls
(CHILEN)

Answer 7

Cancer
Immune system suppression
Liver damage
Endocrine disruption (reproductive health)
Neurological effects (harmful to developing fetuses and kids)

Question 8

What does NSFFWC represent

Answer 8

Uses of polyflouroalkyl substances

Question 9

What does CHIRL represent

Answer 9

Health concerns polyfluoroalkyl substances

Question 10

What does ELPHHA represent

Answer 10

Common uses of Polychlorinated biphenyls

Question 11

What does CCHILENB represent

Answer 11

Common uses of polychlorinated Biphenyls