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It gave 3M two years to reduce the concentrations of the most critical contaminant, called PFOS, down to the level that would protect the Mississippi -- seven parts per trillion.
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Studies in animals have found that the chemical, PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), and a sister substance called PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate), can cause thyroid problems and a variety of other medical conditions, including hormone imbalances, liver disease and cancer.
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Studies in animals have found that the chemical, PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), and a sister substance called PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate), can cause thyroid problems and a variety of other medical conditions, including hormone imbalances, liver disease and cancer.
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Studies in animals have found that the chemical, PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), and a sister substance called PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate), can cause thyroid problems and a variety of other medical conditions, including hormone imbalances, liver disease and cancer.
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The compound, known as PFOS, was measured at levels of concern in 13 of 22 lakes, mostly in bluegills, black crappies and largemouth bass.
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The compound, known as PFOS, was measured at levels of concern in 13 of 22 lakes, mostly in bluegills, black crappies and largemouth bass.
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3M stopped making some of the chemicals, known as PFOS and PFOA, in 2002, but they are still in foam that fire departments have stockpiled.
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3M stopped making two of the compounds, known as PFOS and PFOA, in 2002, but they remain in foam stockpiled by fire departments.
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According to the CDC report PFOS has been associated with a variety of health problems including weight loss, liver damage and thyroid problems.
Dr. Walter Crinnion: Teflon Can Keep You, and Your Kids From Sticking to Their Tasks Dr. Walter Crinnion 2011
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Of these compounds PFOS perflourooctane sulfonic acid was in levels that were close to 20-fold higher than each of the others present.
Dr. Walter Crinnion: Teflon Can Keep You, and Your Kids From Sticking to Their Tasks Dr. Walter Crinnion 2011
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