CAS # 2795-39-3
Alternative Name
PFOS, potassium salt
Categories*
Flame retardant
Household product ingredient
Industrial additive
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Keil DE, Mehlmann T, Butterworth L, Peden-Adams MM. 2008. Gestational exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonate suppresses immune function in B6C3F1 mice. Toxicol Sci 103(1):77-85.
Wolf CJ, Takacs ML, Schmid JE, Lau C, Abbott BD. 2008. Activation of mouse and human peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha by perfluoroalkyl acids of different functional groups and chain lengths. Toxicol Sci 106(1):162-171.
*Category References
Jensen AA, Leffers H. 2008. Emerging endocrine disrupters: perfluoroalkylated substances. Int J Androl 31(2):161-169.