{"id":134329,"date":"2025-12-14T01:09:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T01:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/?p=134329"},"modified":"2025-12-14T01:09:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T01:09:05","slug":"how-to-avoid-pfas-chemicals-in-your-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/blog\/how-to-avoid-pfas-chemicals-in-your-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid PFAS Chemicals in Your Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"blog-post__content\">Blair works as an EHS representative for a thriving food packaging company. He\u2019s always been aware of the risks that per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or \u201cforever chemicals\u201d can<br \/>\npose, but he was never overly concerned until now. Why?  <\/p>\n<p>An FDA announcement changed everything. Now, learning how to avoid PFAS chemicals is his top priority. <\/p>\n<p>In early 2024, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/cfsan-constituent-updates\/fda-announces-pfas-used-grease-proofing-agents-food-packaging-no-longer-being-sold-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FDA<br \/>\nofficially announced<\/a> that grease-proofing PFAS chemicals used in many popular food packaging solutions can no longer be sold in the US. After looking further into the matter, Blair<br \/>\ndiscovered that these chemicals can be found in several of his company\u2019s products. <\/p>\n<p>Now he doesn\u2019t need to simply learn how to reduce exposure to PFAS in their facilities, he has to come up with a plan to replace the ones they\u2019re currently using.<\/p>\n<p>If your company is facing a similar challenge or you merely want to learn how to protect your employees from these hazardous substances, keep reading to learn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The basics: What are PFAS or forever chemicals<\/li>\n<li>How to reduce PFAS exposure in your workplace<\/li>\n<li>How to avoid PFAS in water<\/li>\n<li>How EcoOnline can help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/redirect\/144606870\/bf72f2e8-ed7c-4395-a2e5-82b5e1cbea59\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bf72f2e8-ed7c-4395-a2e5-82b5e1cbea59-23.webp\" alt=\"bf72f2e8-ed7c-4395-a2e5-82b5e1cbea59.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"370\"><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>The basics: What are PFAS or forever chemicals?<\/h2>\n<p>Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a term used to describe any of several thousand chemicals. They\u2019re also called \u201cforever chemicals\u201d because they are exceptionally hard to break down because of their carbon-fluorine<br \/>\nbond. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s actually this durability that made them popular in the first place. They were introduced into the mass market in the 1940s because of their resistance to water, fire, grease, and<br \/>\noils. <\/p>\n<p>However, we have since learned that exposure to these chemicals can be harmful to human beings and the environment. We now know they can be dangerous and that they\u2019re currently contaminating<br \/>\nour food, water, soil, and bodies, but the exact amount required to be dangerous is still unknown. <\/p>\n<h2>How to reduce PFAS exposure in your workplace<\/h2>\n<p>This can be a daunting task because, simply put, they can be just about everywhere. PFAS chemicals may be in the cleaning products you use, the water you drink, or the materials you rely on<br \/>\nto make your products. They may even be in the carpeting in your office. So where do you begin?   <\/p>\n<p>The first step is to know the most likely culprits:<\/p>\n<h3>Fire-proof materials or firefighting foam<\/h3>\n<p>These chemicals are often found in the foam used to fight petroleum-based fires. This could be as simple as a fire extinguisher, or something much larger. <\/p>\n<p>For example, firefighting foam is frequently used in airports and air bases across the US. This has unfortunately been linked to a higher rate of<a href=\"https:\/\/dceg.cancer.gov\/news-events\/news\/2023\/pfas-testicular-cancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">liver and testicular cancer in US Air Force servicemen<\/a>in recent years. <\/p>\n<p>If your facilities use these foams to fight petroleum-based fires, this could be a major concern.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How20to20avoid20PFAS20in20workplace20-20Image202-5.webp\" alt=\"How%20to%20avoid%20PFAS%20in%20workplace%20-%20Image%202.jpg?width=1200&amp;height=803&amp;name=How%20to%20avoid%20PFAS%20in%20workplace%20-%20Image%202.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\"><\/p>\n<h3>Waterproof materials<\/h3>\n<p>PFAS chemicals have been frequently used to make things waterproof over the years. They were widely used to make tents, umbrellas, tarps, and waterproof clothing. <\/p>\n<p>If your employees wear waterproof clothing to protect themselves, or spend time in a waterproof tent of any kind, you should take a close look at these materials.<\/p>\n<p>If your company manufactures these materials, this presents a bigger challenge. You are going to have to identify the dangerous chemicals you use and then source safer alternative<br \/>\nmaterials. <\/p>\n<h3>Oil and grease-resistant materials<\/h3>\n<p>In the example we used earlier, Blair\u2019s food packaging company was found to be using PFAS in their products. This is a very common scenario. These chemicals are frequently used to add a layer<br \/>\nof grease or oil-proofing to packaging to transport meat and fish.  <\/p>\n<p>This includes widely-used materials like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paperboard<\/li>\n<li>Corrugated paper<\/li>\n<li>Hygroscopic polymers such as polylactic acid (PLA), cellulose, starch, and ethylene<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Eliminating (or phasing out) these materials from your manufacturing process is obviously a big deal. However, the good news is that solutions and alternatives do exist. In fact, we\u2019re seeing<br \/><!-- -->some very exciting things in the food sector right now. Companies are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-safety.com\/articles\/9109-promising-practices-are-being-used-to-tackle-pfas-in-food-packaging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">overcoming the challenges<\/a> that previously kept them from<br \/>\neliminating PFAS in their packaging.   <\/p>\n<h3>Refrigeration, heating, and HVAC systems<\/h3>\n<p>This area poses a more significant challenge. Many of today\u2019s refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump systems may have PFAS chemicals in their: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gaskets<\/li>\n<li>Construction and coating materials<\/li>\n<li>Electrotechnical components<\/li>\n<li>Fluorinated refrigerants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a result, the heating and cooling industry isn\u2019t clear on how to limit exposure at this point. In terms of your electronics and semiconductors, alternative materials could include: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM)<\/li>\n<li>Nitrile butadiene rubber (NBRs)<\/li>\n<li>Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene (HNBRs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When it comes to PFAS-free refrigerants, your main choices are natural refrigerants like R-32 and R-152a. However, many question how much safer they truly are. Yes, they\u2019re PFAS-free, but<br \/>\nthey\u2019re considerably more flammable, which makes a lot of people uncomfortable.  <\/p>\n<h2>How to avoid PFAS in water<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s not forget about the water in your facility! This may include the water used in your production process, as well as the water your employees drink. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How20to20Avoid20PFAS20Chemicals20-20Image203-5.webp\" alt=\"How%20to%20Avoid%20PFAS%20Chemicals%20-%20Image%203.jpg?width=1200&amp;height=800&amp;name=How%20to%20Avoid%20PFAS%20Chemicals%20-%20Image%203.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><\/p>\n<p>The first step is to have your water checked. You never want to make broad statements like, \u201cThe water is good in this part of town.\u201d There are far too many factors involved to make any sort<br \/>\nof assumptions. You need to test the water at every single one of your facilities.   <\/p>\n<p>What is considered a \u201csafe amount\u201d of PFAS? Is there such a thing? The simple answer is zero. Zero is always the safest number, and if that\u2019s not possible, the closest number you can get to<br \/>\nzero should be the goal.   <\/p>\n<p>In terms of regulated amounts, in 2016 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set a limit of 70 parts per trillion (ppt) for both PFOS and PFOA in drinking water across<br \/>\nthe US. However, over time, this still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/water-quality\/even-extremely-low-levels-of-pfas-in-drinking-water-unsafe-a1147585461\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">proved to<br \/>\nbe a dangerously high<\/a> amount. That\u2019s why the EPA drastically slashed those limits in 2023 to 0.02 ppt for PFOS and 0.004 ppt for<br \/>\nPFOA.  <\/p>\n<p>If your water is above those thresholds, you have several options. Filtration systems that use activated carbon or reverse osmosis membranes can be a great way to ensure your employee\u2019s<br \/>\ndrinking water is safe. <\/p>\n<h2>We can help you identify, manage, and work towards removing PFAS in your workplace<\/h2>\n<p>EcoOnline\u2019s chemical management solution can help you truly understand all the chemicals found in your facilities. If you need to remove or phase out dangerous chemicals like PFAS, our<br \/>\nChemical Substitution Software can help you find safe and suitable replacements with instant insights and hazard identifications. <\/p>\n<p>Click thebanner belowto find out more about how we can help you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/redirect\/144606870\/bf72f2e8-ed7c-4395-a2e5-82b5e1cbea59\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bf72f2e8-ed7c-4395-a2e5-82b5e1cbea59-23.webp\" alt=\"bf72f2e8-ed7c-4395-a2e5-82b5e1cbea59.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"370\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blair works as an EHS representative for a thriving food packaging company.&nbsp;He\u2019s always been aware of the risks that per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or \u201cforever chemicals\u201d can pose, but he was never overly concerned until now. 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