3M Will Discontinue Use Of Hazardous PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ By 2025
Headline from Forbes
PFAS, the chemicals used in household products like Teflon and non-stick pans, have been linked to decreased birth weight and increased risk of kidney and testicular cancer.
Forbes's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.
PFAS, the chemicals used in household products like Teflon and non-stick pans, have been linked to decreased birth weight and increased risk of kidney and testicular cancer.
MINNEAPOLIS — 3M will stop making the toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS by the end of 2025, the Maplewood, Minnesota-based company announced Tuesday.
PFAS or “forever chemicals” are found in household products like shampoo, dental floss, and cosmetics. The chemicals have been linked to health issues including some cancers and low birth weight.
US industrial giant 3M announced Tuesday it will phase out production of so-called "forever chemical" PFAS in light of tightening regulation connected to harmful health effects from their use.
