perfluorooctane sulfonate (pfos)
Severity 10/10cosmetic ingredient
Is perfluorooctane sulfonate (pfos) safe?
perfluorooctane sulfonate (pfos) carries significant published concerns (cancer concern, hormone disruption, environmental impact).
Documented concerns
Cancer concern
10/10Classified by IARC Group 2B; EU CLP Carc. 2.
Hormone disruption
10/10Classified by EU CLP Repr. 1B; California Prop 65 (developmental).
Environmental impact
10/10Classified by EU CLP Aquatic Chronic 2.
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