PFOS
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Definition of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid:
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) is a man-made global pollutant. PFOS is suspected of compromising the immune system of wildlife and a small segment of highly exposed people globally.[1]
This is the common definition for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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PFOS is a persistent compound, shows little biodegradation and are globally distributed in living organisms. They are found in almost all animals, in almost all environments, including the arctic. Although they also have a high tendency to bioaccumulate, they seem to behave differently from organochlorine compounds, for PFOS no clear relationship of accumulation with age, could be determined. Uncertainty about the exact environmental fate. [2] [3]
It can also influence the lipid metabolism (in rodents), and reduces weight gain and food consumption. This leads to abortions and reduced fetal weight. Further it can induce liver necrosis.
Refernces
- ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfluorooctanesulfonic_acid
- ↑ Isabel Cunha, Philippe Hoff, Kristin Van de Vijver, Lúcia Guilhermino, Eddy Esmans, Wim De Coen, 2005, Baseline study of perfluorooctane sulfonate occurrence in mussels, Mytilus galloprovincialis, from north-central portuguese estuaries Marine Pollution Bulletin; 50; 10; 1128-1132
- ↑ K. I. Van de Vijver, P. T. Hoff, K. Das, W. Van Dongen, E. L. Esmans, U. Siebert, J. M. Bouquegneau, R. Blust, W. M. De Coen; 2004; Baseline study of perfluorochemicals in harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) from Northern Europe; Marine Pollution Bulletin, 48, 9-10, 992-997
- ↑ Hoff, P.T.; Van de Vijver, K.; Van Dongen, W.; Esmans, E.L.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2003). Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid in bib (Trisopterus luscus) and plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) from the western Scheldt and the Belgian North Sea: distribution and biochemical effects. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 22(3): 608-614
