Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs)

Many of us have probably seen news stories about something commonly referred to as PFCs or perfluorochemicals. You may not know exactly what they are, but can probably guess that they have something to do with the environment and your health. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP), an interagency testing program headquartered at NIEHS, are studying many of these compounds.


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  • SourceUrl: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/pfc/index.cfm
  • Syndication ID: 16606
  • Language: English
  • Source: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
  • Date Syndication Captured: Friday, February 24, 2017 at 03:15 PM
  • Date Syndication Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 02:51 AM

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General: prevention health research policy science exposure cessation secondhand smoke Perfluorinated Chemicals PFCs envionment manufactured compounds Smoking Use and Tobacco Facts Quitting Resources Guidance, Regulations and Compliance

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