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PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been widely used in various products, including carpets, since the 1940s. PFAS are known for their ability to repel water, oil, and stains, making them desirable for carpet manufacturers. However, PFAS also have a dark side: they are extremely persi
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been widely used in various products, including carpets, since the 1940s. PFAS are known for their ability to repel water, oil, and stains, making them desirable for carpet manufacturers. However, PFAS also have a dark side: they are extremely persistent in the environment and in the human body, and they are linked to a range of adverse health effects.
While some carpet manufacturers have completely phased out PFAS, including Engineered Floors, Interface, Shaw, and Tarkett, the lasting harms from these chemicals is harsh. Victims deserve compensation.
The exposure to PFAS from carpets can have serious consequences for human health. Contact us if you have kidney or testicular cancer. PFAS can interfere with various biological processes, such as hormone regulation, immune system function, and cell growth. Some of the health effects associated with PFAS exposure include cancer, thyroid di
The exposure to PFAS from carpets can have serious consequences for human health. Contact us if you have kidney or testicular cancer. PFAS can interfere with various biological processes, such as hormone regulation, immune system function, and cell growth. Some of the health effects associated with PFAS exposure include cancer, thyroid disease, liver damage, high cholesterol, obesity, infertility, and developmental disorders . Moreover, PFAS can stay in the body for a long time, increasing the risk of chronic diseases and multi-generational impacts.
Those who live near carpet manufacturing facilities or employees of those locations are at greater risk.
To reduce the exposure to PFAS from carpets, consumers can choose PFAS-free carpets or alternative flooring materials, such as wood or tile. Some major retailers, such as The Home Depot and Lowe's, have already stopped selling PFAS-treated carpets . However, PFAS-free carpets are not widely available or affordable for everyone, and replac
To reduce the exposure to PFAS from carpets, consumers can choose PFAS-free carpets or alternative flooring materials, such as wood or tile. Some major retailers, such as The Home Depot and Lowe's, have already stopped selling PFAS-treated carpets . However, PFAS-free carpets are not widely available or affordable for everyone, and replacing old carpets can be costly and impractical. Therefore, more actions are needed from the government and the industry to phase out the use of PFAS in carpets and other products, and to ensure the safe disposal of PFAS-containing waste. Until then, people will continue to face the hidden dangers of PFAS in their homes, schools, and workplaces.
Not everyone can move away from exposure, as carpet manufacturing facilities are a major risk. For instance, people who live or work in the Dalton, Georgia area are in an epicenter of harm. One of the main ways that people can be exposed to PFAS from carpets is through manufacturing. PFAS can volatilize from the carpet fibers and contam
Not everyone can move away from exposure, as carpet manufacturing facilities are a major risk. For instance, people who live or work in the Dalton, Georgia area are in an epicenter of harm. One of the main ways that people can be exposed to PFAS from carpets is through manufacturing. PFAS can volatilize from the carpet fibers and contaminate the air that people breathe. A recent study found that PFAS levels in the air of kindergarten classrooms, university offices, and a home were comparable to or higher than those in a storage room of an outdoor clothing store that sells PFAS-treated products . The study also found that PFAS levels in the air were higher in rooms with older carpets, suggesting that PFAS wear off over time and become airborne.
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