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NIST study: Firefighter gear wear alters PFAS chemical levels

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Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have found that the wear and tear on firefighter protective gear can alter the levels of PFAS chemicals present. Their latest report indicates that while abrasion and weathering increased measurable PFAS in hoods and gloves used for structure fires, these same processes decreased PFAS levels in gear designed for wildland fires. These measurements are crucial for toxicologists and health experts to assess potential risks associated with PFAS exposure for firefighters. AI

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NIST study: Firefighter gear wear alters PFAS chemical levels

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  1. NIST News TIER_1 English(EN) · Sarah Henderson ·

    Wear and Tear Changes Measurable PFAS Levels in Firefighter Hoods, Gloves and Wildland Gear

    In the fourth of an ongoing series of reports, NIST shows that wear and tear increased the levels of PFAS found in hoods and gloves.

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