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Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of extremely persistent chemicals that are
used in many consumer products. PFAS are used in products because they can, for example, increase oil
and water repellence or resist high temperatures. Currently, there are more than 4 700 different PFAS
that accumulate in people and the environment.
