perfluorooctanoic acid (pfoa)
Severity 10/10cosmetic ingredient
Is perfluorooctanoic acid (pfoa) safe?
perfluorooctanoic acid (pfoa) carries significant published concerns (cancer concern, hormone disruption, irritation).
Documented concerns
Cancer concern
10/10Classified by IARC Group 1; EU CLP Carc. 2.
Hormone disruption
10/10Classified by EU CLP Repr. 1B; California Prop 65 (developmental).
Irritation
10/10Classified by EU CLP Eye Dam. 1.
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